Courtney Cardin
About Courtney Cardin
Courtney Cardin serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Product/Business Officer at Aura Finance and has held various roles in public policy and economic development. With a background in law and international studies, Cardin has experience in impact measurement, civic engagement, and strategic growth.
Work at Aura Finance
Courtney Cardin serves as Co-Founder and Chief Product / Business Officer at Aura Finance, a position held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and business strategy. Her work focuses on integrating financial solutions that align with the company's mission. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, she contributes to the organization's growth and innovation in the financial sector.
Current Roles and Fellowships
In addition to her role at Aura Finance, Courtney Cardin is an Economic Policy Fellow at Common Future, where she has been involved since 2021. She also holds a position as a Fellow at The Coaching Fellowship. Furthermore, she has served as a Venture Partner at Clearstone since 2020. These roles reflect her commitment to economic policy and mentorship in various sectors.
Previous Experience in Government
Courtney Cardin has significant experience in government roles. She worked at the United States Senate as Counsel to the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for five months in 2017. She subsequently served as Senior Counsel to the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee from 2017 to 2019. Her work involved legal counsel and policy development in high-stakes environments.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Cardin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and Jewish Studies from Emory University. She also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center. Her educational background supports her expertise in impact measurement, assessment, and civic engagement programming. She has developed skills in strategic growth, partnerships, and project management throughout her career.
Experience in Entrepreneurship and Advocacy
Courtney Cardin has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on entrepreneurship and advocacy. She was the Director of Entrepreneurship & Independent Business at the American Economic Liberties Project from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Director of Partnerships & Influencer Engagement at Power the Polls in 2020. Her experience includes managing deal flow assessment and developing go-to-market strategies.