Jason Park joined CLIA in September 2023 in the new role of Managing Director for CLIA in North America, and Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs. In this position, he oversees government relations, public affairs, policy development, and membership and commercial efforts in the United States and Canada, reflecting similar CLIA structures in Europe, Australasia, and South America.
Jason has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs and policy development in international and national arenas. Previously he served as Head of Federal Government Affairs, Americas, at Expedia Group, Inc., where he was responsible for the company's outreach strategy with governments in the United States and foreign capitals. Throughout his career, Jason has successfully navigated complex legislative landscapes and fostered critical relationships with key stakeholders at various levels of government.
A graduate of Yale University with a degree in Political Science, Jason earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Columbia University School of Law. Before joining Expedia Group, he spent more than a decade on Capitol Hill, notably playing an instrumental role in negotiating significant provisions in trade-related legislation during his time as International Trade Counsel on the Senate Finance Committee. He also worked as an international trade lawyer at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. He currently serves on the boards of Asian American LEAD and The Travel Technology Association.