The latest addition to the array of U.S. crypto advocacy groups, the American Innovation Project, is poised to appoint its first executive director, Allie Page, who previously served as the chief operating officer at the Blockchain Association, a premier lobbying organization in the sector.
Page is set to depart next month, following the exit of Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith, who transitioned to become the president of the Solana Policy Institute (SPI) in May and also holds the position of president of the board at AIP.
“Allie possesses a unique ability to forge relationships with stakeholders across the political landscape, making her an invaluable asset for advancing the issues that will define the future of U.S. innovation,” Smith commented in a statement.
The AIP, a nonprofit organization, aims to host educational events for policymakers rather than focusing on lobbying. It enters an already crowded advocacy landscape filled with organizations like BA, SPI, the Digital Chamber, Crypto Council for Innovation, DeFi Education Fund, Solana Policy Institute, Coin Center, and the National Cryptocurrency Association. Page expressed that the group’s goal is to “ensure that America’s leaders are equipped with the essential knowledge required for creating effective, balanced policies that foster innovation, positioning America at the forefront of the next technological era,” and plans to organize a summit next year in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Prior to her involvement in crypto, Page’s experience was primarily within the agricultural sector, including roles at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council.
