Apr 5, 2021
Kristin Smith
is the Executive Director of the Blockchain Association,
the Washington DC-based trade association representing the most
prominent and reputable organizations in the crypto industry. The
mission of the Blockchain Association is to improve the public
policy environment so that crypto networks can thrive in the United
States. Kristin sets the association’s public policy strategy and
leads engagement with industry and outreach to policymakers.
Prior to leading the Blockchain Association, Kristin helped
blockchain and technology companies achieve their public policy
objectives in Washington. She served as a Senate and congressional
aide on Capitol Hill for nearly ten years, much of which was spent
focusing on technology policy. She co-founded HODLpac and currently
serves on the organization’s board of directors, sits on the Board
of Advisors of the Filecoin
Foundation, and is featured on Fortune’s 2020 40 Under 40
list.
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