Heather Slavkin Corzo
About Heather Slavkin Corzo
Heather Slavkin Corzo serves as the Policy Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing a robust background in journalism and law to her role. With experience in capital markets policy and grassroots organizing, she has held significant positions at organizations such as AFL-CIO and Principles for Responsible Investment.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Heather Slavkin Corzo has served as Policy Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing policies that govern the securities industry. Her work involves analyzing regulatory frameworks and contributing to initiatives that promote transparency and accountability in financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Heather Slavkin Corzo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Florida, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education at Boston University School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (JD) from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both communication and legal principles, enhancing her expertise in policy development.
Background in Capital Markets Policy
Heather has significant experience in capital markets policy. She served as Director of Capital Markets Policy at AFL-CIO from 2018 to 2021, where she worked on policy initiatives that addressed issues related to investment and financial regulation. Her role involved engaging with stakeholders to promote responsible investment practices.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position, Heather held various roles that contributed to her expertise in policy and law. She worked as Assistant Counsel at BISYS Fund Services from 2005 to 2006 and was Head of US Policy at Principles for Responsible Investment from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she has experience in grassroots organizing, having worked as a Field Organizer for Moveon.org in 2006.