Sheyberg Raisa

About

Raisa Sheynberg, originally from the Republic of Moldova, has distinguished herself through her impressive career in government policy and international affairs in the United States. A graduate of Lafayette College in 2004 with a major in international affairs, she began her professional journey in advocacy for peace in the Middle East, working with organizations such as Americans for Peace Now. Subsequently, she held key positions in the U.S. federal government, including at the Department of the Treasury, where she served as an advisor on terrorism financing and financial crime, traveling to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia, and at the White House National Security Council under the Obama administration, as Director for International Trade and Investment. An expert in national security policy, illicit finance, sanctions, and international trade, Raisa has contributed to major initiatives such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, economic sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Crimea, and global cyber norms. After her government experience, she worked as an independent consultant, Director at APCO Worldwide, and Public Policy Manager at Meta (Facebook), focusing on blockchain and digital asset policies. Since 2022, she has served as Vice President for Government Affairs and Policy at Mastercard, based in Washington D.C., advocating for the company's interests in financial and technological regulations. Fluent in Russian due to her Moldovan origins, Raisa immigrated with her family from Soviet Moldova to the United States, initially settling in New Jersey. Her determination was evident in her move to Washington D.C. after graduation, where she secured jobs through direct volunteering at key organizations. She studied at Georgetown University, serving as an assistant to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and was involved in educational programs for young people from disadvantaged communities, reflecting her commitment to education and public service.