About Us
Crypto Policy Lab is a nonprofit think tank focused on web3 policy and regulation. We are not an advocacy group and hope to provide an unbiased understanding of this complex space for all to follow along.
• Keeping it conversational
• Equipping you with the basics
• Providing multiple perspectives
• Connecting you to resources
Our Mission
We aim to build and maintain a reliable and trusted path that leads to informed web3 public policy, supports innovative solutions for all, and elevates communities that are often neglected and underrepresented in the tech industry.
Our Vision
We are an independent public policy organization and hope to be a trusted source for web3 education, policy research, and civic engagement. We plan to actively engage with underrepresented groups in order to amplify and celebrate different voices.
Our Values
• Innovation
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Transparency
• Integrity & Independence
• Cross-sector Approach
Our Anthem
At Crypto Policy Lab, we believe in innovating first, evaluating often, and cultivating inclusion.
Innovate. Evaluate. Do good.
Meet Our Team
Governance Board
Say hello to our 100% female-led board!
Jessica Kong
Founder, Board Member
Jessica currently supports operations and research implementation in the field of development economics. Previously, she managed a digital financial inclusion research portfolio in East Africa, was a policy associate for the Federal Reserve, and briefly served the Obama Administration within the Council of Economic Advisers and Office of Presidential Correspondence.
Master of Public Policy, CPA
Melissa Kong
Board Member
Melissa currently advises her clients on state and federal regulations in order to maintain compliance. She’s led the delivery of work for healthcare clients, including Fortune 50 and 500 companies. She also served the Office for Civil Rights investigating privacy and civil rights violations.
JD, Member of the Illinois Bar
Cristina Martinez Cuellar
Board Member
Cristina is currently Vice President at Citibank managing unsecured lending products. Previously, she worked in Citibank in Conduct Risk and Regulatory Relations, as well as the World Bank in financial inclusion and consumer protection in international development.
MBA, Master of Public Policy, MA in Economics
Tawheeda Wahabzada
Board Member
Tawheeda currently works at the intersection of statistics and international development. She aims to humanize and show the stories behind data and push for data-driven policies. Previously, she briefly served U.S. Senator Harry Reid. Tawheeda is a former DREAMer now based in Toronto.
Master of Global Policy Studies
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