Ms. Hardon works with clients to define public policy strategies that support business objectives building corporate/organization public profiles through education and advocacy, developing relationships with policymakers, translating complex business technology issues into policy objectives, and developing industry coalitions to advocate common interests.
An active member of the technology business policy community in Washington, Ms. Hardon has experience in a wide range of issues including identity management, privacy and security, energy efficiency, smart grid, health information technology and telecommunications.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hardon was the Washington, D.C. senior policy director for Infineon Technologies and its spin-off organization, Qimonda. Both companies are headquartered in Germany, and have significant business operations in the United States. Ms. Hardon was responsible for establishing their government relations presence in the United States and identifying, tracking and managing public affairs issues in coordination with senior management domestically and abroad.
Ms. Hardon also served as senior vice president of JTI, Inc., where she developed market entry strategies for European technology companies establishing a U.S. presence. Specifically, Ms. Hardon's responsibilities included the design and implementation of marketing and public affairs plans for private and public sector clients.
In 1996, Ms. Hardon founded and managed New Markets International, Inc., a business development and consulting firm that specialized in identifying and developing business opportunities in trade and investment in European, South American, African and Asian markets for private and public sector clients. Ms. Hardon also worked as senior vice president of the IAS Group, Ltd., an international trade consulting group, where she developed trade and investment deals between Central European and American companies.
Ms. Hardon is not licensed to practice law.
Memberships & Associations
TechAmerica, RFID Committee, ChairTechAmerica, Smart Grid Committee Vice Chair
Secure ID Coalition, Founding Member
German American Business Council
Women's High Tech Coalition, Steering Committee
Professional Activities
Central and Eastern Europe Business Leadership Forum, Advisor, 1998-2000Assisted in the organization's fundraising and program development and promoted the development of an ethical business culture in the post-communist environment in Eastern Europe.
Community Activities
Duke University Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., Director, 1992-1996Chaired "Partnership in Education" project at a Washington, D.C.-based elementary school.
