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, two German headquartered companies with 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, Federal Energy and Smart Grid Committee, ChairTechAmerica, States RFID Committee, Chair
Secure ID Coalition, Founding Member
German American Business Council Member
Women's High Tech Coalition, Steering Committee
Duke University Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., Director, 1992-1996
Professional Activities
Central and Eastern Europe Business Leadership Forum, Advisor, 1998-2001Assisted 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.
Partnership in Education Project Chair, Washington, D.C. School, 1990-1997
Led program development, volunteer recruitment, communications, and fundraising for alumni program to adopt a D.C. school.
