Maryam Mujica

Maryam Mujica is a seasoned government relations and public policy professional with extensive experience in the technology sector and government. She served as Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Shopify from July 2021 to August 2022.2

Key aspects of Maryam Mujica's career and background include:

1. Current Role: She is currently the Head of Public Policy, Americas at Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) since September 2022.2

2. Previous Experience:

   • Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Shopify (July 2021 - August 2022)2
   • Corporate Leader for Google at the Council on Foreign Relations (November 2020 - July 2021)2
   • Head of Emerging Markets, International Government Affairs at Google (July 2017 - July 2021)2
   • Roles at Twitter and the U.S. Department of State

3. Education:

   • Master's Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Virginia
   • Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University
   • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French Literature from Trinity College-Hartford

4. Skills and Expertise:

   • Government relations and public policy
   • Tech policy and regulatory issues
   • Foreign affairs
   • Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

5. Languages: Proficient in Spanish, conversant in French and Farsi

During her time at Shopify, Mujica was responsible for promoting the company's mission with governments globally, advancing public policy supporting independent businesses, and advising product leaders on potential regulatory risks.2 She joined Shopify as the company was expanding its government affairs teams in response to increasing regulatory pressure on the tech industry.1

Mujica's career demonstrates a strong focus on navigating complex policy landscapes, particularly in the technology sector, and engaging with various stakeholders including government officials, business leaders, and advocacy groups.