Stewart Barber joins Synopsys from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) where she led key policy areas like trade, workforce, and R&D. She previously served as Vice President of Government Affairs at Corley Consulting, and served as Executive Director of the Taskforce on American Innovation (TFAI), where she worked to execute a comprehensive strategy to secure federal research funding. Stewart also has significant public sector experience, having served at the White House, the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and in the U.S. Senate. Stewart is based in the DC area. She lives in Washington, D.C., and can be reached at [email protected].