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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
Chief Executive Officer
Aleks Ring
Board Member
Amanda Wick
Founder, Board Director, and Strategic Advisor (formerly CEO)
Andreé Goldsmith
Board Member
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Elizabeth Kay
Treasurer
Leslie Lambert
Board Member
Olta Andoni
Board Member
Richelle Cox
Board Member
Yevheniia Broshevan
Board Member
Leslie Lambert
Board Member
Leslie Lambert is a Senior Director in Alvarez & Marsal's Disputes and Investigations practice and a forensic accountant who helps clients uncover the facts behind complex financial matters. She advises clients facing investigations, disputes, distressed situations, and other high-stakes matters, helping them understand what happened, where funds moved, what risks exist, and what actions should follow.
That same investigative approach extends to the digital asset ecosystem, where Leslie leads digital asset tracing in connection with investigations, disputes, and other high-stakes matters. She previously led the crypto tracing work in one of the largest and most complex global cryptocurrency restructuring matters, establishing fund flows that supported stakeholder reporting, litigation objectives, and asset recovery initiatives.
For Leslie, the value of an investigation extends beyond reconstructing the past. She believes the best investigations provide the clarity organizations need to make informed decisions, strengthen governance, and move forward with confidence.
Leslie holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in accountancy from the College of William & Mary. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS), and Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS).
