Virgilio Barrera

Virgilio Barrera has a diverse work experience that spans across government, law, and public affairs. Virgilio most recently held the position of Senior Vice President at Cassidy & Associates starting in 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Climate, ESG Policy, and Government Affairs at HolcimUS from 2020 to 2022. From 2017 to 2020, they worked as a Legislative Director at the United States Senate. Before that, they were a Public Affairs Advisor at Holland & Knight LLP from 2015 to 2017. Virgilio also gained experience working in the legislative field as a Legislative Assistant at the United States Senate from 2013 to 2015 and as a Legislative Specialist at the United States Department of Agriculture - APHIS in 2011. Additionally, they served as a Federal Government Affairs Analyst at Western Growers from 2011 to 2013 and as a Legislative Specialist at the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2010. Virgilio Barrera began their career as an Intern at the United States House of Representatives- Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar in 2010 and as a Law Clerk at the Webb County- County Court at Law #1 from 2009 to 2010.

Virgilio Barrera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Wittenberg University from 2006 to 2009. Subsequently, they completed a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M International University from 2009 to 2011. In August 2021, Virgilio Barrera obtained a certification in the Early Career Leadership Program - Strategy Module from The Ivey Academy - Executive Education - Ivey Business School. No further educational information is available.