Ty Wesley Cobb

About Ty Wesley Cobb

External affairs and community impact leader with 20+ years of experience focused on empowerment and inclusion within the technology sector and civil and human rights community. Proven track record as a builder of high-impact global teams and programs, strategic advisor, and expert in risk mitigation and crisis management.Currently, at Amazon, I lead policy, compliance, and risk mitigation for the 300-person Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) organization, enabling the organization to advance inclusion efforts in a turbulent legal and political environment.Previously, a key leader at the Human Rights Campaign, where my accomplishments included- Building a coalition of 45+ corporations to provide career mentors to LGBTQ refugees in North America in partnership with the Tent Partnership for Refugees- Growing the Business Coalition for the Equality Act to include more than 500+ major companies- Directing cutting-edge research on paid leave, civic engagement, COVID-19, and fatal violence against transgender individuals- Launching HRC\'s global advocacy efforts, supporting LGBTQ advocates and organizations in more than 80 countries.Instrumental in historic policy achievements, including the repeal of \"Don\'t Ask, Don\'t Tell,\" the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, and passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (the first piece of federal legislation protecting LGBTQ people). Began career as an Associate Attorney at Bracewell and Sidley Austin, advising educational and major financial institutions on compliance with federal and state regulations.

Experience

1. Principal, Policy & Strategy (External Affairs) - Inclusive Experiences & Technology

   Amazon

   Feb 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law

  JD

  2003 — 2006

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BA, American Studies

  1999 — 2003

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BBA, Business Honors Program

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Public Policy
• Congressional Affairs
• Legislation
• Federal Government
• Foreign Policy
• Human Rights
• Fundraising
• Foreign Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• International Relations
• Politics
• Civil Rights
• Congress
• Policy
• Legislative Research
• Legislative Affairs
• Social Impact
• Lgbt Rights
• Legislative Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Governmental Affairs
• Coalitions
• Management
• Nonprofit Management
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations