Livia has served as a leading voice in shaping international trade, economic and national security policy as Director of the White House Made in America Office, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce, Democratic Staff Director of the Finance Subcommittee on Trade Customs and Global Competitiveness and Senior Advisor to Senator Bob Casey.
An expert on issues at the intersection of economic and national security, Livia has navigated complex issues, including building and maintaining secure and resilient supply chains, addressing non-market economy practices, and supporting US firms facing unfair trade practices.
As Director of the Made in America Office, Livia led administration-wide oversight of domestic content laws and standards, worked extensively with the National Economic Council, National Security Council and executive branch agencies on international competitiveness, including critical supply chains, non-market economy practices, and emerging technologies. Prior to joining the White House, Livia served as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce. In this role, Livia was a key advisor on U.S. negotiations and high-level engagement between U.S. officials, foreign governments and stakeholders. During her time as Staff Director for the Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness, Livia led the subcommittee's efforts to highlight the multifaceted economic and national security challenges posed by China, including through hearings on overcapacity and China's economic coercion practices. As Senior Advisor to Senator Casey, Livia led policy efforts on outbound investment screening.
During her time as a congressional aide, Livia also worked on a range of financial services and banking policy issues including digital currency and informal value transfer systems and CFTC matters.
Commissioner Shmavonian was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for a term expiring December 31, 2026.