Teana Baker-Taylor

Teana Baker-Taylor is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, proposition development, marketing, and communications, particularly in the fields of fintech, crypto, banking, and capital markets. She currently serves as the Executive Director and a member of the Board of Global Digital Finance (GDF), a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to fostering discussions on global policy, governance, and regulation for crypto assets.

As the Executive Director of GDF, Teana is responsible for overseeing the development of the GDF Code of Conduct, which aims to establish ethical standards and best practices within the crypto assets community. She works closely with industry participants, including influential digital currency and token companies, academics, and professional services, to promote a shared understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with tokens and digital currencies. Teana also plays a vital role in engaging policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders to facilitate productive dialogue and collaboration.

Teana is passionate about the potential of crypto assets and recognizes their ability to facilitate global capital formation, tokenization of products and services, and emergence as a new asset class. With her extensive background in both traditional finance and the crypto industry, she leverages her expertise to bridge the gap between these two ecosystems, addressing common challenges related to commerce, regulations, and reputation.