Janessa Lopez

Digital Assets, AI & Emerging Tech Policy Lead at Block

Janessa Lopez is a seasoned professional in digital assets, AI, and emerging technology policy. Currently serving as the Digital Assets, AI & Emerging Tech Policy Lead at Block since February 2024, Janessa previously held the role of Bitcoin Policy Lead at Cash App, where responsibilities included developing strategic policy plans and advocating for the company's interests in legislative matters. Prior experience includes working as a Senior Associate for Public Policy at Gemini, a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Rob Portman, and a Legislative Aide in the U.S. House of Representatives, where Janessa focused on various policy areas including regulatory affairs and healthcare. Additional roles encompass working with Youth America Now as a board member and The Ripon Society in communications and policy, along with internships that provided valuable insights into the criminal justice system and academic administration. Janessa holds a degree in Politics from Regis University.

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Block, Inc. is Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD, and their foundational teams such as Counsel, Finance, and People that provide guidance at the corporate level. These are its building blocks, united by the shared purpose of economic empowerment. Block is creating tools to help expand access to the economy.