Jacob Wills
Policy, Regulatory & Stakeholder Strategy | Translating Regulation into Business Outcomes | MBA
- Role
- Government Affairs Manager at Goodwill Industries International
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jacob Wills
Government relations and sustainability policy professional with expertise in translating complex regulatory and political environments into actionable strategies. Experienced in helping organizations navigate emerging climate, ESG, and sustainability regulations, aligning policy insight with operational, financial, and business priorities.My experience includes advising companies and industry associations on national and international climate and sustainability frameworks, including emissions trading systems, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, corporate disclosure regimes such as CSRD and California SB 253/261, and evolving ESG standards. With specialization in policy analysis, government engagement, regulatory compliance, and coalition-building I equip leaders with clear and actionable guidance in complex regulatory environments.Across consulting, ESG research, and advocacy roles, I’ve partnered with executives, policymakers, investors, and cross-functional teams to deliver well-crafted policy and impact analysis, along with compliance and engagement recommendations. This work has supported compliance readiness, informed and implemented advocacy strategies, and strengthened alignment among internal and external stakeholders.My goal is to empower organizations to navigate political and regulatory shifts, build resilient sustainability programs, and position themselves as leaders in rapidly evolving markets.
Experience
Government Affairs Manager
Goodwill Industries International
Mar 2026 — Present
Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
2008 — 2012
Stanford University
Professional Certificate, Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies
2022
The George Washington University School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Corporate Social Responsibility
2021 — 2022
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Hiring
- Visual Merchandising
- Nonprofits
- Accounts Payable
- Space-Planning
- Marketing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Furniture
- Retail
- Event Planning
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Benefits Management
- Merchandising
- Meeting Planning
- Fundraising
- Expense Reduction
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Microsoft Word
- Interior Design
- Inventory Management
- Office Management
- Payroll
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