Raisa is a highly experienced and accomplished professional with a strong background in policy and regulatory issues related to digital assets. As the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Advocacy at MasterCard, she is responsible for overseeing the company's advocacy efforts in this area. Prior to joining MasterCard, Raisa spent a decade working in the U.S. federal government, where she focused on national security and economic policy. She has extensive experience in areas such as illicit finance and sanctions, AML/CFT, international trade, and market access. Raisa has also worked with small and large technology companies and major American multinationals on high-profile global policy challenges and strategic communications. She is fluent in Russian and holds a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College.