Marie is a businesswoman, diplomat, and educator who serves as an advisor, and on non-profit and for-profit boards.

She recently served as Assistant Secretary of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), where she had the honor of leading a global team of 674 employees, overseeing two Presidentially-appointed Boards (Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and Cultural Property Advisory Committee – CPAC), and a budget of $760 million. Assistant Secretary Royce was sworn into office after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Ms. Royce has 25+ years of global experience in the Fortune 500.

She also served as a full-time visiting professor and is a small business owner. 

Strength finders strengths: 
Achiever, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Arranger, Strategic