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Mary Elizabeth Taylor is a strategic global leader whose expertise in government, finance, technology, and geopolitical risk drives measurable business outcomes and empowers high-performing teams. She currently serves as the Chief Policy Officer of Chainalysis, the financial intelligence platform, where she leads the company’s global policy strategy as governments and financial institutions confront a rapidly evolving future  at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial innovation.

Before Chainalysis, Mary Elizabeth served as Vice President and Global Head of Government and External Affairs at Robinhood. Prior to the private sector, she was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 32nd Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs — the youngest person and first African American to hold the role — leading a team of 60 to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities. She also served in the White House as a Special Assistant to the President, advising on Senate confirmations including Cabinet secretaries, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. She began her career on the U.S. Senate floor in the office of Republican Leader McConnell.

At Chainalysis, Mary Elizabeth brings together deep global affairs expertise and high-growth technology experience to help shape the global architecture for the future of finance worldwide. Her work reflects Chainalysis’ role not only as a data intelligence leader, but as a trusted partner to policymakers, law enforcement, and industry leaders working to build legitimacy, transparency, and resilience across the digital economy. Mary Elizabeth has been recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and has served as a fellow at Harvard, Stanford, and Georgetown Universities, and serves on the board of She holds board positions including with the Women’s Democracy Network.