ESA hires new top lobbyist to represent gaming to U.S. politicians
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Christianna Barnhart has joined the Entertainment Software Association as vice president of government affairs.
She becomes the key connection between the gaming industry’s lobbying group and U.S. politicians. In the past, this has been a critical position on matters ranging from game violence to screen time.
Barnhart is a seasoned veteran with 15 years of experience in technology policy. As the leader of the ESA’s government affairs team, Barnhart will spearhead the trade association’s advocacy efforts on both federal and state levels, ensuring that the industry’s voice is heard on key matters that impact its growth and development.
She will report to ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis.
“Christi’s legislative and regulatory experience will add depth and strength to the ESA team, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to leverage her deep expertise in intellectual property, technology and
telecommunications policy,” Pierre-Louis said in a statement. “For the past several decades, the interactive
entertainment industry has been at the forefront of technological innovation, and Christi’s experience
will be invaluable to demonstrating the impact and potential of this dynamic industry to policymakers
and regulators.”
Barnhart’s background includes a range of experiences in the public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as senior counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and
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