Payton Iheme

Chief Impact Officer, Intrepid Travel

Industries/Expertise: Foreign relations, US Government Affairs, Public Policy, Tech sector, Tech Policy, National Security,  Lifestyle brands (Real Estate, dating, social media, home remodeling/design)

Payton Iheme is a transformative public policy, diversity, and government relations advocate and she joined certified B Corp Intrepid Travel as Chief Impact Officer in July 2024, where she is responsible for developing and delivering on the company’s global impact strategy and leading its not-for-profit, the Intrepid Foundation. She previously served as VP and Head of Public Policy for Bumble, where her work focused on policy, including issues around women, safety, security, entrepreneurship and empowerment. Iheme has also worked in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (Obama Administration), held roles in Congress (Senate) and is a veteran and military policy leader after serving as a senior Army Special Operations military officer. Iheme is based in Washington D.C.

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