Barbara Wanner

Background

About Barbara Wanner

Public policy professional and association president with substantial experience developing and implementing succesful advocacy campaigns, communications strategies, and educational initiatives for both corporate and non-profit entities. Barbara Wanner currently serves as Vice President for Digital Policy at the US Council for International Business (USCIB). In that capacity, she works with corporate members and government officials on a wide range of digital policy issues. In particular, she offers: Drawing on more than 40 years of professional experience, Barbara Wanner offers: • In-depth expertise on cutting-edge technology policy issues, such governance of AI and data flows, privacy, security, governance of the Internet and Domain Name System (DNS); • Demonstrated success developing cross-sectoral consensus on policy priorities and implementing innovative advocacy initiatives before the UN and its specialized agencies as well as before the OECD; • Presentation of high-profile verbal statements on behalf of US business before the UN and its specialized programs and the OECD; • Top-rate writing and communications skills presenting compelling messages for diverse audiences; • Extensive skills required for the conceptualization, development, and execution of large-scale in-person conferences as well as virtual webinars; and • Solid track record on member recruitment and fundraising for projects. Specialties: AI Governance, Data Governance, Internet Governance and DNS Management, Telecommunications Policy, Asia Policy, Global Advocacy Campaigns, Non-Profit Leadership, Writing & Communications.