Expert Details
Digital Asset Regulation; U.S. Government Affairs; Blockchain & Crypto Compliance; VASP Licensing & Cross-Border Regulatory Strategy; Public Policy Advocacy
ID: 737433
New York, USA
Earlier in Expert's career, she held business development and regulatory partnership leadership roles at blockchain advisory and investment firms, where she led formation of multi-jurisdictional investment funds, built regulatory relationships across the MENA region, and managed large global teams delivering blockchain compliance consulting to regulated institutions. Expert has also held policy and research roles with the OECD, conducting national innovation policy reviews, and served as a German Chancellor Fellow researching fintech and banking innovation, supported by the German federal government. She began her career at the United Nations, managing risk and compliance for international peacekeeping operations.
Expert holds a Master of Arts in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Communications from CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College. She is a frequent public speaker on crypto and digital asset policy topics and is multilingual, with professional fluency in English and Russian and working proficiency in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2013 | Degree: MA | Subject: International Political Economy and Development (Presidential Fellow) | Institution: Fordham University |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: BA | Subject: Economics (w/ Minor in Communications) | Institution: Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2023 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder & Policy Advisor, Digital Asset Regulation | Department: USA/UAE |
Responsibilities:• Leads regulatory and market-entry projects for fintech, tokenization, and digital asset firms across the UAE, Europe, and the U.S.• Advises clients on U.S. digital asset regulation, including SEC/CFTC positioning, stablecoin frameworks, and AML/CFT compliance • Advises clients on compliance with the ADGM FSRA Virtual Asset Framework, VASP licensing, and jurisdictional risk • Manages regulatory workstreams with external legal counsel, internal compliance, and product teams • Oversees delivery of cross-functional business readiness programs integrating operational, technology, and legal inputs • Supports audit preparedness and internal compliance reviews across regulated crypto businesses |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2021 | Employer: MITEX / MITEX Capital | Title: Business Development Director, Regulatory Partnerships | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led formation of multi-jurisdictional investment funds, aligning fund structure with U.S. and EMEA digital asset regulatory frameworks• Built regulatory and banking relationships in the MENA region to support fund licensing and operational compliance • Conducted cross-border regulatory analysis on digital assets, AML/CFT, and blockchain infrastructure risk • Served as liaison to local regulators and contributed to legal strategy for entity registration and license approvals • Delivered blockchain consulting projects for institutions in regulated markets, including payments, custody, and crypto exchanges • Managed a global team of 50+ professionals across compliance, legal, technology, and operations functions • Closed 9 major accounts with contract values ranging from $75K to $800K, leading end-to-end regulatory scoping and client onboarding • Collaborated with regulators and legal counsel to guide enterprise clients through crypto compliance pathways |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) | Title: Innovation Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Conducted national policy reviews on technology regulation, digital transformation, and public sector innovation for Kazakhstan and Malaysia• Worked with the World Bank, United Nations, and national regulatory agencies on digital economy strategy and governance |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation | Title: German Chancellor Fellow – Fintech Policy & Risk | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Researched technology innovation in banking, supported by German federal government leadership• Engaged with German think tanks and government institutions on the regulatory impact of fintech evolution |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2014 | Employer: United Nations | Title: Project Manager - Global Operations | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Managed risk and compliance support for peacekeeping operations in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Iraq• Implemented strategic, audit-aligned processes that reduced operational inefficiencies by 25% • Managed strategic relationships with U.S. mission liaisons, legal advisors, and public affairs stakeholders • Led an internal team contributing to the UN's E-Government Survey evaluating public digital readiness |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has not yet provided formal expert witness testimony, but has extensive experience advising financial institutions, funds, and public-sector bodies on digital assets, innovation policy, and regulatory/AML topics, and is comfortable presenting complex issues to senior stakeholders. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • German Chancellor Fellowship Network, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2014–present) • OECD / Innovation Policy Reviews expert community (2015–present) • HPAIR (Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations) Alumni Network (2015–present) • Fordham University Alumni Community (2013–present) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Advanced Certificate in Emerging Markets & Country Risk Analysis, Fordham University (2012) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • German Chancellor Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation — selected as one of 50 "Leaders of Tomorrow" globally • Public recognition by the German Chancellor for leadership in innovation |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| • 2 authored/co-authored policy reports, published through the OECD, covering national innovation policy reviews for Kazakhstan (2017) and Malaysia (2016) • Frequent public speaker on crypto and digital asset policy topics, with speaking engagements in New York, Paris, and Cologne; organized conferences at the United Nations |
Fields of Expertise
blockchain, digital asset management, hedge fund, investor relations, government relations, digital assets, fund of fund, bank regulation, AML (anti-money laundering), Fintech, Payments, policy, public policy, government regulation, Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, cryptocurrency, tokenomics, international affairs, International business development, Digital Asset Regulation, Crypto Policy, VASP Licensing, Blockchain Compliance, U.S. Government Affairs, AML/CFT Compliance, Stablecoin Regulation, SEC/CFTC Policy, Cross-Border Regulatory Strategy, Fintech Policy, Digital Asset Market Entry