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Mara M. Burr
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Mara M. Burr

Alexandria,Virginia

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Adjunct Professor of LawInternational Trade, Law, Regulatory and Administrative Law ExpertPresident and CEOVice President, Regulatory & Technical AffairsDirector, Multilateral Relations

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, USWashington, DC
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$199000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k match

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in international negotiations and regulatory compliance, notably as President and CEO of Nordic Global Strategies LLC. Proven track record in strategic counseling and legislative engagement, driving successful trade policy initiatives and fostering cross-cultural communication to enhance institutional trust and business growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

International Trade, Law, Regulatory and Administrative Law Expert

Tundra
Alexandria, VA
09.2025 - Current
  • Developed and tested artificial intelligence models addressing international legal, regulatory, and administrative law issues.
  • Developed training datasets for machine learning models to enhance accuracy.
  • Collaborated with data scientists to refine model algorithms and improve performance.
  • Analyzed model outputs, providing actionable feedback for iterative improvements.
  • Tested, validated, and reformulated models to enhance prediction accuracy of outcomes.

President and CEO

Nordic Global Strategies LLC
Alexandria, VA
06.2025 - Current
  • Advises clients on global, federal, and local law and policy, including artificial intelligence, data governance, export and import policy, sanctions, and international legal matters.
  • Provides strategic counsel on trade, customs, tariffs, regulatory frameworks, and political risk, with a focus on institutional trust and business growth.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities, informing strategy that positioned company for competitive advantage.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, enhancing service offerings and aligning with client needs.
  • Delivered speeches and engaged with industry conferences to promote company image and build relationships with potential buyers.

Adjunct Professor of Law

Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC
01.2015 - Current
  • Instructed International Negotiations, integrating culture, history, and language to enhance legal practice understanding.
  • Guided students in negotiation strategies for bilateral, multilateral, and legislative contexts, fostering effective engagement with Congress and parliamentary bodies.
  • Developed course materials for advanced legal topics.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on case law and legal theory.
  • Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback.

Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs

Consumer Brands Association
Arlington, VA
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led legal and regulatory reviews of federal and state policies, influencing legislative outcomes through engagement with administration and Congress.
  • Provided science-based leadership in global health food law and consumer goods, shaping compliance strategies that aligned with industry standards.
  • Advanced international policy partnerships with European counterparts, enhancing collaborative efforts on regulatory initiatives.

Director, Multilateral Relations

Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
10.2019 - 09.2023
  • Directed U.S. engagement with UN, WHO, PAHO, WPRO, IARC, enhancing multilateral collaboration on global health initiatives.
  • Led interagency negotiations, built international alliances, achieved consensus outcomes, and regularly briefed Congress on COVID19 and global health priorities.
  • Directed strategic initiatives for public health programs and policies.
  • Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for health services.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies to enhance healthcare delivery systems.

Head, Public Health and International Trade

FDA
College Park, MD
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Led public health and trade policy on regulatory and SPS matters, ensuring compliance with WTO and bilateral obligations to facilitate international trade.
  • Collaborated with EU, China, and WTO to align public health and trade objectives, enhancing cooperation on regulatory standards.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Senior International Trade Advisor

USAID GIG Program
Hanoi, Vietnam
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • Executed trade and legal reform programs to fulfill TPP and WTO obligations, enhancing compliance and international cooperation.
  • Collaborated with Vietnamese government on structural reforms, providing Congress with updates on progress and legal developments to inform policy decisions.
  • Advised on program strategy alignment with USAID GIG objectives.
  • Developed training materials for stakeholders and beneficiaries.
  • Coordinated communication between project teams and local partners.

Senior Vice President, India and South Asia

Albright Stonebridge Group
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Led India and South Asia practice, advising clients on market entry and expansion strategies to navigate complex regulatory environments.
  • Coordinated engagement with U.S. Congress and European Commission to address regional economic issues, fostering cross-border collaboration.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw cross-functional teams to drive project execution and deliverables.
  • Developed comprehensive market analysis to inform business strategy decisions.

Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, South and Central Asia

Executive Office of the President
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Managed trade and investment relations with 15 countries, facilitating TIFAs, WTO accessions, and market access initiatives to strengthen economic ties.
  • Led interagency efforts to advance WTO accessions of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan, promoting regional trade integration.
  • Negotiated trade agreements to promote U.S. economic interests globally.
  • Collaborated with government agencies to align trade policies and regulations.
  • Analyzed international market trends to inform policy recommendations.

Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Environment and Natural Resources

Executive Office of the President
05.2004 - 09.2010
  • Led negotiations on trade and environment agreements with CAFTA-DR and bilateral partners, enhancing U.S. engagement in environmental standards.
  • Collaborated with Congress to align trade policy with legislative priorities, ensuring legislative support for environmental initiatives.
  • Coordinated trade initiatives with international partners and stakeholders.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform trade policy recommendations.
  • Drafted reports on trade agreements and their implications.

Education

LL.M. - International and Comparative Law

Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC
05-1996

J.D. -

Mitchell-Hamline University School of Law
Saint Paul, MN
05-1995

Certificate - International Trade, Economics, and European Law

University of Notre Dame Law School
London
08-1993

B.A. - Political Science

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
12-1991

Skills

  • International negotiations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Trade analysis
  • Trade data analysis
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Risk assessment
  • Strategic counseling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Public speaking

Bar Memberships

  • District of Columbia
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of International Trade

Leadership Experience

  • President and CEO, Nordic Global Strategies LLC, Alexandria, VA, Current, Advises clients on global, federal, and local law and policy, including artificial intelligence, data governance, export and import policy, sanctions, and international legal matters. Provides strategic counsel on trade, customs, tariffs, regulatory frameworks, and political risk, with a focus on institutional trust and business growth.
  • International Trade, Law, Regulatory and Administrative Law Expert, Tundra on Assignment to Meta, Alexandria, VA, Current, Developing and testing artificial intelligence models on international legal, regulatory, and administrative law issues.
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 08/01/15, Present, Teaches International Negotiations, focusing on the role of culture, history, and language in legal practice. Trains students in negotiation strategies for bilateral, multilateral, and legislative settings, emphasizing effective engagement with Congress and parliamentary bodies.
  • Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs, Consumer Brands Association, Arlington, VA, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Led legal and regulatory review of federal and state policies, engaging with the Administration and Congress. Provided science-based leadership in global health, food law, and consumer goods, and advanced international policy partnerships, particularly with European counterparts.
  • Director, Multilateral Relations, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC, 01/01/19, 12/31/23, Directed U.S. engagement with the UN, WHO, PAHO, WPRO, IARC, and other multilateral bodies. Led interagency negotiations, built international alliances, achieved consensus outcomes, and regularly briefed Congress on COVID-19 and global health priorities.
  • Head, Public Health and International Trade, FDA, College Park, MD, 01/01/16, 12/31/19, Led public health and trade policy on regulatory and SPS matters, ensuring compliance with WTO and bilateral obligations. Worked closely with the EU, China, and the WTO to advance shared public health and trade objectives.
  • Senior International Trade Advisor, USAID GIG Program, Vietnam, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, Implemented trade and legal reform programs supporting TPP and WTO obligations. Worked with the Vietnamese government to advance structural reforms and briefed Congress on progress and legal developments.
  • Senior Vice President, India and South Asia, Albright Stonebridge Group, Washington, DC, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Led the India and South Asia practice, advising clients on market entry, expansion, and regulatory strategy. Coordinated engagement with the U.S. Congress and the European Commission on regional economic issues.
  • Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, South and Central Asia, Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC, 01/01/10, 12/31/14, Managed trade and investment relations with 15 countries, overseeing TIFAs, WTO accessions, and market access initiatives. Led interagency efforts supporting the WTO accessions of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan.
  • Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Environment and Natural Resources, Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC, 01/01/04, 12/31/10, Served as lead U.S. negotiator on trade and environment agreements with CAFTA-DR and multiple bilateral partners. Worked closely with Congress to align trade policy with legislative priorities.

Certification

District of Columbia Bar

Accomplishments

CXO Business Leadership Excellence Award 2026

Timeline

International Trade, Law, Regulatory and Administrative Law Expert

Tundra
09.2025 - Current

President and CEO

Nordic Global Strategies LLC
06.2025 - Current

Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs

Consumer Brands Association
09.2023 - 05.2025

Director, Multilateral Relations

Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
10.2019 - 09.2023

Head, Public Health and International Trade

FDA
10.2016 - 10.2019

Senior International Trade Advisor

USAID GIG Program
03.2016 - 10.2016

Adjunct Professor of Law

Georgetown University Law Center
01.2015 - Current

Senior Vice President, India and South Asia

Albright Stonebridge Group
09.2014 - 12.2015

Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, South and Central Asia

Executive Office of the President
09.2010 - 09.2014

Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Environment and Natural Resources

Executive Office of the President
05.2004 - 09.2010

LL.M. - International and Comparative Law

Georgetown University Law Center

J.D. -

Mitchell-Hamline University School of Law

Certificate - International Trade, Economics, and European Law

University of Notre Dame Law School

B.A. - Political Science

University of St. Thomas

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