Aaron Wodin-Schwartz

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Brand USA

Aaron Wodin-Schwartz has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and sectors. Aaron began their professional career as a Pedicab Operator at Provincetown PediCabs in 2004 and later worked as a Personal Care Aide at the Stavros Center for Independent Living from 2004 to 2006. In 2005, they interned at The Carter Center. From 2006 to 2007, they served as a Field Manager/Assistant Outreach Director at the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and later worked as a National Film Promoter for An Unreasonable Man. Aaron joined The George Washington University in 2007 as a Program Assistant and then interned at the National Defense University in 2008.

In 2009, Aaron joined the U.S. Department of Commerce as an International Trade Specialist/Special Assistant and served in this role until 2011. In the same year, they also worked as a Brazil Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State.

In 2011, Aaron joined Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international visitation to the United States. Aaron held various positions at Brand USA, including Director of Public Policy and Vice President of Public Policy & Public Affairs. Aaron'sresponsibilities included leading outreach efforts, raising visibility for the organization, and building community engagement. In 2019, they were promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Brand USA.

Throughout their career, Aaron has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and policy development, working in various government agencies and organizations.

Aaron Wodin-Schwartz pursued their education in a chronological manner. Aaron started by attending Mohawk Trail Regional High School from 1996 to 2001. Following their high school education, they enrolled at Greenfield Community College for the academic year 2001-2002. Later, they joined the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2002 to 2005, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree. During their time at the university, Aaron specialized in Political Science along with Social Thought and Political Economy. Additionally, they spent a brief period at Vesalius College in 2003-2004, although information about the degree obtained or field of study pursued at this institution is unavailable. Finally, Aaron pursued their Master of Arts from The George Washington University between 2007 and 2009. Aaron'sfield of study for their master's degree was Latin American and Hemispheric Studies, specifically in the area of International Affairs.

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Timeline

  • Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

    November 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

    November, 2019

  • Vice President Public Policy Public Affairs

    January, 2017

  • Director Public Policy

    November, 2011