Brooke Ybarra

Brooke Ybarra serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy at the American Bankers Association, leading initiatives that address operational challenges for bank members and shape innovation policy within the industry. Ybarra also holds the position of Vice President in the Georgetown Angel Investor Network, which enhances the Georgetown start-up community through an inclusive investing network. Additional roles include membership in Citrine Angels, focused on supporting female-founded startups, and prior experience as Senior Director of Global Quality at Marriott International, where innovative audit programs were developed in response to COVID-19. Ybarra has a rich consulting background as a Senior Manager at First Annapolis and has worked at the Central Intelligence Agency in various roles. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Georgetown University and a BS from Stanford University.