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Mason Smith
Fractional Head of Government & Community Relations
Mason Smith is a government and community relations expert based in Seattle, Washington. He recently founded Sunward Collaborative, a government relations and policy advisory firm.12
Professional Background: Throughout his career, Mason has held significant roles in various organizations:
- Head of Government and Community Relations at Hipcamp (April 2020 - October 2023)
- Public Affairs Manager at Cruise Automation (May 2018 - April 2020)
- Constituency Manager of the Americas at Airbnb (March 2016 - April 2017)
- Small Business Outreach Director at Airbnb (August 2014 - March 2016)1
Education: He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Political Science and Global Poverty and Practice. Mason also holds a Language and Culture certification from Universidad de Córdoba and a City and Regional Planning Certificate from UC Berkeley.1
Languages: Mason speaks Spanish at a professional working proficiency level.1
His professional experience demonstrates expertise in government relations, public affairs, and community engagement across multiple tech and collaborative platforms.
