Bio

Global Head of Policy & Social Impact at Wise, a global payments technology company building the best way to move money around the world for consumers and businesses. At Wise, lead engagement with governments and craft consumer education campaigns on hidden fees in international payments. Also lead Wise's environmental sustainability and social impact initiatives. Frequently speak publicly on the intersection of finance, technology, and policy, including at events like Money 20/20 and the Payments Canada SUMMIT, on finance-related podcasts, and in major media outlets such as Politico, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. Previously, spent a decade working on financial services policy in both the US House and Senate. While Staff Director of the US Senate Banking Subcommittee on International Finance, lead negotiator for major banking legislation, authored several other laws, and influenced numerous regulatory actions.