With over 15 years of experience in the payments industry, I am a passionate and visionary leader who aims to advance the adoption and implementation of faster payments in the United States. As the Executive Director of the U.S. Faster Payments Council, I oversee the strategic direction, operations, and stakeholder engagement of the first cross-industry trade association focused on this mission.My core competencies include electronic payments, regulation, compliance, debit, EBT, and stored value. I have a strong legal and regulatory background, having earned a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and worked as a law clerk and a director of payments policy at Walmart. I have also demonstrated my ability to collaborate, innovate, and deliver results in various leadership roles at Walmart, SIGIS Corporation, and Identifee. I frequently share my insights and perspectives as a speaker at industry events and conferences.