The head of the Blockchain Association in the US, Kristin Smith, is set to leave her position on May 16 and join a new group focused on Solana
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Starting May 19, Smith will become president of the Solana Policy Institute. The news was shared in an April 1 update from the Blockchain Association, which did not give a reason for her decision or name a replacement.
She has been with the Blockchain Association since 2018. Previously, she worked in government as deputy chief of staff for a former Montana congressman. Her next role at the Solana Policy Institute will focus on helping public officials understand Solana and its uses.
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Smith also shared her resignation in an April 1 post on X, stating, “After an incredible journey as CEO of Blockchain Association, I’m stepping down from my role as CEO on May 16. Leading this organization <…> has been an honor”.
She will not be joining the new group alone. Miller Whitehouse-Levine, who led the DeFi Education Fund, is also moving to the Solana Policy Institute as its CEO. In a statement, Whitehouse-Levine said the group aims to help US policymakers learn more about Solana.
The Solana Policy Institute, launched on March 30, describes itself as a nonprofit that does not support any political party.
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