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Mara M. Burr, JD, LL.M is a distinguished leader in international law, trade policy, and global public health with over two decades of experience in government, academia, and industry. She currently serves as President and CEO of Nordic Global Strategies and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. Throughout her career, she has held senior roles including Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs at Consumer Brands, Director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. A skilled negotiator and policy strategist, Burr has led complex multilateral and bilateral negotiations, authored publications on international trade and regulatory affairs, and championed initiatives in food safety, nutrition, and global competitiveness. She holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, a JD from Mitchell-Hamline School of Law, and a BA from the University of St. Thomas.