Dara Foundation

Leadership Team

Wendi Carver

Director Of Leadership

Wendi Carver is a senior capital markets executive with over 25 years’ experience leading, managing, and building companies across a breadth of asset classes.

Jacqueline Cooper

Director Of Legal & Communications

Jacqueline Cooper is a blockchain attorney, NBCT educator, international author & CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute.

Matt Rogers

Director of strategy

Co-Founder & CTO of the Blockchain Legal Institute and accomplished executive, hackathoner, and college lecturer. His leadership spans decades in solutions architecture, software engineering, and strategic planning.

Anthony Howell

Director of Governmental Affairs

A prominent figure in international relations.With a primary focus on promoting Bermuda in the global discourse, Anthony has been influential in spearheading and supporting business development initiatives, particularly those in the burgeoning fintech and digital asset sector.

Dr. Christopher Smithmyer

Director of Research & Standards

CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Chris Smithmyer holds advanced degrees in Law, Business, Conflict Management, Labor Relations, and International Transactions.

Remi Alli

Director of Arbitration

Remi Alli, holds a law degree, master's degree in Health Law and Policy, and has worked for publications such as Forbes and Investopedia.

Paul Dowding

DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE

Paul Dowding has worked over 34 years in financial operations management, innovation, design and re-engineering.

Reba Beeson

DIRECTOR

Reba is an attorney and capital markets banker, serving as a digital assets thought leader to the industry through her roles as General Counsel for AlphaPoint and various industry associations.


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