Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Harvard Kennedy School

Stanford University

University of Oxford

NOLS

Semester At Sea / ISE

Entrepreneur & Investor

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

I like building, investing, and helping early stage companies working on novel solutions to intractable problems that directly impact lots of peoples' lives.

I am currently thinking a lot about economic inclusion; climate tech and the health of the planet; and human-centered networks.

Angel investments include: AutoRabit, Carry1st, Elenas, Balance Homes, Nirvana, Reforge, Quala, Wayfinder, Parkade, and Amogy.

Various Startups

Council on Foreign Relations

Term Member

As DCOS to Secretary Yellen, my work primarily related to crypto, financial markets, cybersecurity + tech, pandemic response, and the management/operations of the 80,000+ person Department.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Deputy Chief Of Staff

Mobilize is the events management platform and network backed by Higher Ground Labs, Lowercase, and Reid Hoffman. Acquired by EveryAction in 2020

Mobilize

Co-Founder & CEO

Clara was a startup fintech company backed by Redpoint & Venrock and acquired by SoFi in 2018

Clara Lending

Head of Sales & Head of People

Led engagements for official institutions and private sector clients involving cash flow modeling, capital planning, stress testing and liquidity management, and the resolution of distressed funds/firms.

Prior to joining full-time, I worked as an MBA Associate in 2013 on projects primarily related to the financial crisis in Europe (Athens, London, The Hague).

BlackRock

VP, Financial Markets Advisory

Advised Mary Miller, Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets, on debt management, financial regulation, financial market policy and management of 55-person office in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Senior Advisor for Financial Markets

Detailed from US Treasury to the White House to serve as Special Assistant to Chief of Staff William M. Daley.

Executive Office of the President, The White House

Special Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff

Served as Special Assistant to Lee Sachs and Mark Patterson. Member of the Financial Crisis Response Team. Participated in the design and implementation of the Obama Administration's Financial Stability Plan including the "Stress Tests" of the US banking system in 2009.

Special Assistant, Financial Crisis Response Team

Managed a team of 13 paid staff and 8 offices  across 9 counties in New Mexico. Recruited and managed hundreds of volunteers in 3 states during the primaries.

Obama for America

Regional Field Director

Taught public speaking to undergrads, MBA, and law students.

Alfred Johnson