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The Association for Women In Cryptocurrency (AWIC) is a global platform for education, networking, and advocacy, made up of women, supportive allies, and companies committed to deepening their knowledge in the growing fields of cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, and related technologies. AWIC also advocates for expanding opportunities for women and strengthening their role in the future of digital finance and innovation.
AWIC’s mission of creating greater inclusion and opportunities for women in the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry is fulfilled through three main pillars:
Advocacy—shaping public opinion, conducting research on the challenges women face in the industry, sponsoring forums where women and allies can share experiences and promote gender equity, and supporting companies with tools to improve workplace inclusion and employee well-being.
Networking—providing a strong community and promotional platforms where members can connect, explore business and career opportunities—both in the U.S. and globally—and gain visibility for their contributions to the industry.
Education—offering webinars, written resources, scholarships, and affordable access to cutting-edge courses provided by our educational partners, to help women and allies grow their knowledge and skills in the field.
Amanda Wick
Founder and Board Advisor
Adilah Holivay
CEO
Michelle O’Connor
Chief Strategic Officer
Yari Farias
Director of Operations
Adilah Holivay
CEO
Adilah Holivay is the Principal Consultant and Founder of DNA Legacy Blockchain Brokerage LLC, where she leads cryptocurrency auditing, blockchain forensics, and regulatory compliance initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, Adilah has worked with various Fortune 500 companies, including Deloitte’s elite Business Core Practice, specializing in systems and application modernization for financial institutions, and Cardtronics, now known as NCR Atleos, where she bridged traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems.
She previously served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for NABCRMP and currently serves as a Board Advisor for Blockchain Lex Group, a global think tank focused on advancing regulatory frameworks in blockchain and digital asset governance. As the Regional Ambassador of Texas for the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC), Adilah is committed to increasing awareness, education, and access within the Web3 space.
Recognized for her expertise, Adilah is a frequent speaker at industry panels and is featured in GRC Outlook Digital, where she shapes conversations around compliance, innovation, and financial inclusion in the digital economy.
Adilah Holivay
CEO
Ayana Murphy
Board Member
Beth Bisbee
Board Member
Gabriella Kusz
Board Member
Mike Carter
Board Member
Steve Vallas
Board Member
Mike Carter
Board Member
Mike Carter is an expert in digital assets, regulatory compliance, and financial crimes investigations. Mike has extensive experience providing advisory and investigative services for financial crime matters globally, including leading complex engagements for financial institutions, payments companies, and digital asset service providers to address risk and compliance concerns.
Mike is currently the Global Head of Compliance at Arkham and a Board Member at Custodia Bank. He served as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) from 2020-23 at a major digital asset exchange where he led the scaling and redesign of the global compliance program addressing issues related to money laundering, sanctions, fraud, data privacy and protection, market surveillance, product risks, licensing, and regulatory examinations.
In addition to his experience as CCO, Mike has led numerous compliance and regulatory projects at global consulting firms including: addressing regulatory risks at numerous digital asset companies during startup and growth phases, supporting government-appointed monitors, conducting sensitive investigations for high-profile matters, building executable compliance roadmaps, and implementing data models to assess risk.
He has assisted clients in the digital assets space since 2017 and served as the AML/BSA Committee Chair for the Virtual Commodity Association in 2019-20. Mike also served on the AML Committee for TRUST Travel Rule from 2020-23.
A frequent contributor to financial crimes industry publications, Mike has been featured in Bloomberg Law, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Law Journal. He recently authored the digital assets section of the COSO/ACFE 2023 Fraud Risk Management Guide.
Mike is a US Army veteran and served in Operation Enduring Freedom. He is PMP, CFE, CAMS, and CGSS-certified.
