Alissa is the Global Marketing Director, Blockchain and Multiparty Systems at Accenture. She began working in the blockchain space in 2016 and was part of the core team that officially launched Accenture's blockchain business, which now spans the globe and engages clients across all industries. Alissa has led initiatives on inclusion and diversity in blockchain, leveraging Accenture’s deep commitment in the space. Alissa is also the chairman Hyperledger's Marketing Committee, co-founder and former chair of its Social Impact Special Interest Group and serves on the Ecosystem and Advocacy Advisory Committee for the ID2020 Alliance. Alissa is passionate about building a diverse and inclusive blockchain ecosystem and has hosted events and panels on the topic around the world to raise awareness of its challenges and to drive the conversation forward towards action. Prior to joining Accenture, Alissa led marketing and business initiatives with organizations including JPMorgan, AllianceBernstein (AB) and Morningstar.