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Alison Mangiero
Executive Director at Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA)
Alison Mangiero is a professional with a diverse background in blockchain technology, political science, and education. She founded the Tocqueville Group (TQ) in 2018, which created open-source software and public goods for one of the first proof-of-stake blockchains.1
Currently, Alison serves as the Executive Director of the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), an organization that advocates for clear and forward-thinking public policies in the proof-of-stake industry.13 She took on this role in September 2022.3
Education and Early Career
Alison holds a B.A. in political science and leadership studies with honors from the University of Richmond, and an M.A. (Ph.D. ABD) in political science from Boston College.1 Her academic career includes:
- Instructor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross
- Pre-doctoral fellow in the Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University
- Visiting scholar at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Professional Experience
Before founding TQ, Alison ran the Manhattan Institute's Adam Smith Society, growing it from four students at Harvard Business School to over 10,000 students across 30 chapters at top U.S. business schools.1
Most recently, she taught courses on leadership, entrepreneurship, and public policy at the College of the Holy Cross, where she also served as the director of New York City Programs.1
Current Focus
Alison describes herself as a "recovering political scientist" interested in how blockchain technology will drive social, political, and economic innovation.12 She is passionate about the liberal arts and continues to explore the intersection of technology, policy, and leadership.
Personal Life
Alison lives in the New York City suburbs with her husband, Dan Mangiero, and their two young daughters, Lena and Emily.1
