The Blockchain Association’s in-house lobbying staff brings deep Capitol Hill credentials to its first quarter 2026 disclosure. CEO Summer Mersinger spent practically 11 years on Capitol Hill, together with as a Senior Adviser on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. EVP of Authorized and Authorities Relations Ashok Pinto served practically eight years throughout Senate Judiciary, Senate Commerce, and the Home Oversight and Authorities Reform Committee. Senior Director of Authorities Relations Jessica Martinez logged greater than 5 years within the Home, together with as Government Director of the Joint Financial Committee and Legislative Director for Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX). Authorities Relations Affiliate Jeremy Epner beforehand interned within the workplace of Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), whereas Coverage and Legislative Affairs Affiliate Ellie Small interned for the Senate Small Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Committee. Lindsay Fraser, the Association’s Chief Coverage Officer, rounds out the staff. Earlier than becoming a member of the Blockchain Association, Mersinger additionally labored as a lobbyist at Smith-Free Group LLC, the place she represented purchasers together with the American Dental Association and the Unbiased Pilots Association.
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