Silvana Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

- Building the field for digital public infrastructure (DPI) through cross-sector thought leadership and collaboration.

- Presenter on "Exploring Innovative Approaches to Financing Digital Public Infrastructure," Financial Inclusion Week 2023- Expert Guest on "Talking Digital Public Infrastructure" podcast, Fletcher Forum of World Affairs- Panel Moderator at "Championing Digital Democracy for All," alongside Summit for Democracy 2023- Delegation Member, Women of Color in Blockchain Delegation to U.S. Congress - Presenter on “Blockchain and the Art of the Possible: Use Cases for Inclusion” and “Applying Blockchain to International Use Cases,” Colombia 4.0 Digital Conference - Presenter on “Blockchain Use Cases for the Public Sector,” American Academy of Sciences Conference - Expert Guest, “Blockchain in Latin America," Contexto 360 Radio Show, CRC 89.1 FM- Presenter on "The LACChain Alliance: Building the Digital Highway in Latin America,” LACChain Workshop in Costa Rica - Moderator on “Blockchain Innovation in Latin America,” Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition Conference - Panelist on “Colombia Forging a New Era through Partnerships,” Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America & the Caribbean - Panelist on "Bridging the Public-Private Divide: Alliances for Innovation," Africa FinTech Summit- Panel Moderator at "Blockchain for Social Impact," Global Partnerships Week - Panelist on “Blockchain for Government,” Dcode’s FinTech+Blockchain for Government Demo Day - Panelist on “Blockchain Education and Panel Discussion,” John Hopkins Carey Business School - Panelist on “Blockchain in Agricultural Development,” Grameen Foundation - Panelist on “Introduction to Blockchain,” USAID Global Innovation Week

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

- Led ConsenSys’ role in the LACChain partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other entities to build the regional blockchain infrastructure for Latin America to promote financial and social inclusion. This included serving on the LACChain Executive Committee, coordinating the inputs of four different product teams to the development of the network infrastructure, technical and identity standards, and network analytics; proposing solutions for pilot projects; and promoting the network.- Served as engagement lead for work with NEC Argentina to develop a blockchain-based identity module for an IDB project that will help vulnerable populations in Buenos Aires access government and financial services. - Led user research for partnership with Harvard University and New America to build a blockchain-based platform indexing worker well-being in Levi’s supplier factories in Mexico.- Advocated for blockchain’s potential for government and international development through briefing senior State Department officials, serving on the Women of Color in Blockchain Delegation to the U.S. Congress, briefing the UN Capital Development Fund, and presenting at international conferences.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Launched Blockchain@State Forum, convening 265 participants from 150 entities to explore applications of blockchain technology for diplomacy and development and to inspire public-private partnerships for pilot projects- Led the second iteration of the Boldline accelerator program to launch and scale public-private partnerships addressing global challenges. - Secured funding for and advised public-private partnership (PPP) using blockchain to prevent labor abuses for migrant workers - Coordinated State Department partnership with MIT Press and USAID to launch "Innovations" journal issues on blockchain for development- Organized South by Southwest (SXSW) festival panel on “Blockchain for Global Governance”

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

• Analyzed and advised U.S. government officials on peace process and post-conflict issues in Colombia; engaged with Colombian government and military to advance U.S. security policy; and served as the liaison to the U.S. military for the execution of $25 million in annual security assistance• Managed a 15-person Political Unit as Acting Deputy Director, supporting U.S. Secretary of State and VIP visits• Coordinated the implementation of over $6 million in U.S. demining funds with the Colombian government, UN, donors, and NGO partners, significantly increasing civilian security and the economic viability of land in conflict areas • Advocated for and obtained an additional $5 million for historic Colombian government-guerrilla demining projects agreed to in peace talks

Washington, Dc, Us

• Selected to serve on Deputy Secretary Burns’ staff as Acting Special Assistant for European Affairs• Prepared Secretary of State for 13 ministerial meetings• Coordinated Ambassador McFaul’s 7-month Senate confirmation process and swearing in

Washington, Dc, Us

• Implemented U.S. sponsorship of Inspiration Fest for Technical Innovation, helping U.S. innovators reach over 2,000 youths• Delivered speeches to over 600 students on U.S.-Argentine relations, filmed to develop a YouTube platform for outreach

Washington, Dc, Us

• Implemented a $1 million election observation program, working closely with the National Democratic Institute • Coordinated anti-human trafficking and post-conflict efforts with the UN, USAID, NGOs, and the Malagasy government• Secured $4.5 million from the Department of Labor for programs to address and prevent child labor

• Advised defense and energy sector clients with projects in the U.S., former Soviet Union, Afghanistan and East Asia on assessing and mitigating political risk; developing relationships with key government officials; performing market entry feasibility assessments; and identifying potential joint venture partners• Led team in developing a global sales strategy for F-18 fighter aircraft

Bachelor'S Degree In International Relations, International Relations And Affairs

Master'S Degree In Public Policy