Courtney Ingraffia Barton

Experience

1. Managing Vice President & Agc, Global Privacy, Ai, Data Governance & Technology

   Marriott International

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   Dynamic and strategic legal executive serving as lead attorney for Global Privacy, AI, Data Governance, and Technology at the world’s largest hospitality company. Recognized as a strong and trusted leader with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and enterprise-wide impact. I bring deep expertise in privacy, emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and risk management, and am committed to driving responsible innovation across global operations.I lead a high-performing Global Privacy Office and oversee governance, policy, and compliance with a wide range of international privacy and AI regulations, including the GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and the EU and Colorado AI Acts. My responsibilities include managing team resources and budgets, operationalizing global programs, and ensuring that Privacy by Design, impact assessments, and vendor due diligence are seamlessly integrated into business practices.I advise senior executives and the Board of Directors on strategic compliance initiatives and the rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape. I partner closely with Government Relations on legislative analysis and support industry advocacy through trade association engagement. My leadership spans commercial, technology, contracts, and marketing domains, with a focus on digital innovation, Adtech and Martech, e-commerce, M&A, social media, and self-regulatory frameworks.A passionate contributor to the company’s broader mission, I also led the Law Department’s Pro Bono Program from 2020–2023. I hold active legal licenses in Virginia and the District of Columbia, with an inactive license in Louisiana, and earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University in 2021.

Education

• Colby College

  B.A.

• Cornell University

  Certificate in Executive Leadership

• Tulane University Law School

  J.D.

• Harvard University

  M.P.H.