Becca Gould
About Becca Gould
Becca Gould serves as the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at American Tower, where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in public policy and law, she has held leadership roles in various organizations, including Worldwide Insight and Dell.
Work at American Tower
Becca Gould serves as the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at American Tower, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she guides the company's participation in various associations and non-governmental organizations, while also representing American Tower before governments on a global scale. Gould has played a significant role in shaping the company's government affairs practice, ensuring it aligns with the corporate culture. She actively represents American Tower in industry associations, including the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) and the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA).
Education and Expertise
Becca Gould has a strong educational background in law and political science. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law and Legal Studies from Georgetown University Law Center, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. Prior to that, she obtained her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Washburn University School of Law between 1981 and 1983. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) in Political Science and Government from the University of Kansas, which she completed from 1976 to 1981. Her extensive education supports her expertise in public affairs and government relations.
Background
Before joining American Tower, Becca Gould founded and served as the CEO of Worldwide Insight from 2013 to 2014. She has a notable history in government affairs, having worked at Dell as Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy from 2001 to 2013. Prior to her role at Dell, she was Vice President of Global Public Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance from 1994 to 2001. Gould also served as Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce from 1984 to 1988, and worked as an Attorney at Verner Liipfert Bernhard Hand from 1988 to 1993.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Becca Gould has made significant contributions to the field of public affairs and government relations. At American Tower, she has been instrumental in developing the company's government affairs practice. Her leadership in representing the company in industry associations has strengthened its presence in the telecommunications sector. Gould's previous roles in various organizations have equipped her with a wealth of experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and advocating for policy initiatives.