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Ulrico Charles Izaguirre

Co-Founder & Board Member at American Fintech Council

Ulrico Charles Izaguirre has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Ulrico Charles most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Public Policy & Social Impact at Affirm, Inc. from April 2020 onwards. In this role, they managed the company's government relations portfolio, acted as a point of contact for legislators and policy makers, and led regulatory policy efforts. Prior to this, they were the Vice President and Head of Government Relations, Public Policy & Social Impact at Affirm, Inc. from September 2018 to April 2020, where they were responsible for managing US federal, state, and local government relations.

In addition to their time at Affirm, Inc., Izaguirre is also a Co-Founder and Board Member of the American Fintech Council since March 2021. Ulrico Charles previously worked at Lincoln Strategy Group as the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs from April 2016 to September 2018. There, they directed corporate and public affairs, lobbying and advocacy efforts, crisis communications, and grassroots management. Their focus was on renewable energy initiatives and net metering advocacy.

Izaguirre has also held positions at other notable organizations. From October 2014 to March 2016, they served as the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Wynn Resorts, Limited, where they managed government relations and implemented corporate social responsibility strategies. Ulrico Charles was the Director of National Political Affairs, Development & Division Communications at Caesars Entertainment Corporation from September 2003 to November 2014. In this role, they directed political affairs efforts, oversaw political action programs, and built the company's political action committee into the largest in the gaming industry.

Their earlier experiences include serving as a Subject Matter Expert / Adjunct Faculty at Grand Canyon University from March 2010 to June 2012, Assistant Director at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality from February 2003 to December 2003, and Deputy Campaign Manager for Kennedy Townsend for Governor from April 2001 to December 2002.

Before that, Izaguirre worked for Gore 2000 campaign as both the State Director and Political & State Director. Ulrico Charles also has experience working at The White House as an Assistant in the Vice President's Office.

Ulrico Charles Izaguirre's work experience highlights their expertise in government relations, public policy, and advocacy. Ulrico Charles has a strong background in managing relationships with legislators and policy makers, leading regulatory efforts, and implementing corporate social responsibility strategies.

Ulrico Charles Izaguirre's education history is as follows:

From 1980 to 1994, Ulrico attended Greengates School Mexico, where they completed their IGCSE and IB programs. The field of study during this period is not specified.

Between 1996 and 1999, Ulrico studied at Trinity University and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government.

From 2006 to 2009, Ulrico pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Policy and Administration at Arizona State University.

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  • Co-Founder & Board Member

    March, 2021 - present

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