Mizraim Cordero
Director, State and Local Government Affairs, Mountain Region | United Airlines
As Director of State & Local Government Affairs for United Airlines Mizraim Cordero builds and maintains strong relationships based on honesty and trust with elected state and local leaders as well as other key stakeholders and partners across the states in the mountain region; facilitating their learning about United’s commitment to providing a level of service to its customers that makes them a leader in the airline industry, while doing our part to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and the world, and striving to operate increasingly more sustainably and responsibly. With his background in government affairs and business Mizraim understands and helps convey the complexities of the business and works closely with policy leaders to inform policy that is thoughtful and promotes economic progress.
Prior to joining United, Mizraim served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce where he advocated for business-friendly policies for the key Colorado industries represented in the Chamber’s more than 3000 members. Mizraim joined the Chamber by way of its statewide policy affiliate, the Colorado Competitive Council, as its Director.
Early on in his career, Mizraim developed the foundation of his commitment to building dependable and lasting relationships between businesses and the community at large, that commitment has guided his career while serving as a Head Start Administrator in New York City and in Adams County, Colorado. And, later served in Commerce City, Colorado as Intergovernmental Affairs Manager. He is a graduate of Lehman College of the City University of New York, holds a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from New York University, and an MBA from the University of Denver.
Volunteering and serving in organizations that build a stronger community is important to Mizraim he is serving his second and final term as the re-elected President of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Board. In 2019 he was appointed by Governor Jared Polis to the Colorado Creative Industries Council and serves on the board of directors for the Denver Colfax Marathon, the Colorado Enterprise Fund, and the STEAD High School in Commerce City. Mizraim’s greatest passion and the source of his happiness are his two daughters, Amelie and Olivia.
