Lidia V.

Lidia von Meissner is an accomplished architect, educator, and finance expert. She began her academic journey studying architecture, drawing, and drafting in Moscow, where she attended "Poltinik" at Moscow Architectural Institute. She then went on to pursue a Bachelor's in Architectural Technology at New York Institute of Technology, followed by a Master's in Mathematical & Computational Finance, Quantitative Finance at New Jersey Institute of Technology. She also holds a Certificate in Finance & Investments, with a perfect GPA, from Baruch College.

With over a decade of experience in education and marketing, Lidia has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Bauman Moscow State Technical University and the British Higher School of Art and Design, where she taught architecture and design courses. She has also held senior marketing positions at EMIREX and LATOKEN, where she developed and executed successful marketing strategies for blockchain and fintech companies. Previously, she was the Deputy Head of Internet Communications Department at SVO Airport, responsible for the digital marketing initiatives of one of Russia's busiest airports.

Lidia has also worked as a Quantitative Analyst/Risk Manager at Vnesheconombank, where she developed credit risk models for large financial institutions. She began her career as an intern in software development and building information modeling at IDT Corporation and Thornton Tomasetti, respectively.

As an expert in both finance and architecture, Lidia combines quantitative skills with creative problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions. She is a skilled communicator and has published several articles on architecture and finance in academic journals.