Kristen Jaarda
Member, Board of Directors @Telecommunications Industry Association
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WORK HISTORY
Member, Board of Directors @Telecommunications Industry Association
Arlington, VA, US
Serve on the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), representing Motorola Solutions and shaping the direction of the information and communications technology industry. Contribute to the development of industry-wide standards, advocate for strategic policy priorities, and collaborate with peers to advance solutions that strengthen the sector and drive innovation.
EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), UCLA Law Review Editor
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Education Program, Finance, Risk Management
The American College of Financial Services
Chartered Advisor, High Honors
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Masters in Tax Law (LL.M.) With Distinction, First Class Honors
Westmont College
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Philosophy, Economics & Business; Certificate in Leadership Studies
ABOUT KRISTEN JAARDA
With 25 years of experience across the Fortune 500, Capitol Hill, and the Executive Branch, I serve as a and advisor to C-suite executives, boards, and cross-functional teams. I specialize in navigating the high-stakes intersection of innovation and regulation—turning policy complexity into measurable strategic advantage, risk mitigation, and growth opportunities: Driving engagement across both chambers of Congress and the Executive Branch to shape legislative and regulatory outcomes: Translating geopolitical and regulatory shifts into actionable capital strategy and long-term business planning: Leveraging deep-rooted relationships to drive consensus on complex issues where innovation and regulation collide. My career offers a rare 360-degree perspective from service in a Presidential administration and both chambers of Congress to senior roles in technology companies and national trade associations. I drive results in critical sectors including: & : Navigating the regulatory frontier for transformative technologies. & : Optimizing market positioning in a volatile regulatory landscape. & : Managing geopolitical risk in global operations. & Attorney, speaker, and contributor to and. I focus on driving clarity through complexity and leveraging government affairs as a proactive strategic lever for enterprise growth. ’ : I welcome professional dialogue with anyone navigating the intersection of policy and innovation.
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