'- Niche & Function: I specialize in decentralized governance and community-driven decision-making, with a focus on leveraging socio-technical systems and emerging technologies (Web3, DAOs, AI) to empower communities to self-govern and achieve financial independence. My work bridges social systems and cutting-edge technology to create equitable governance frameworks. - Theory of Change: I believe decentralizing power and embedding community-driven approaches into systems design can fundamentally reshape the way we make financial and governance decisions. By amplifying collective intelligence and providing the tools for communities to self-organize and govern, we can shift power from oligarchies to the people, and maintain relevance of human decision-making in a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. - Unique Skills & Experience: Governance Technologist: Expertise in building decentralized platforms and systems for DAOs, including Big Green DAO, Decentraland DAO, and FutureDAO. I specialize in utilizing and designing digital governance tools to establish democratic systems. I have experience in avante garde web3 governance and with traditional governance actors including cities, international organizations and federal agencies and departments. - Global Experience: Led governance, security, and justice projects in conflict zones such as Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, working with organizations like the U.S. Department of State. - Visionary Leadership: Co-created Big Green DAO with Kimbal Musk, developed community governance in Decentraland, and guided multi-stakeholder decision-making projects worldwide. - Interdisciplinary Approach: My PhD research in Future Studies integrates political theory, anticipatory governance, and decentralized futures, offering a unique lens on societal transformation. - What the Community Can Learn from Me: How to design and implement decentralized governance structures that empower communities and decentralize decision-making. Insights on futarchy, Web3, and AI-powered governance, and how emerging technologies can amplify human intelligence in solving complex societal challenges. How to navigate conflict zones and politically charged environments to design systems that foster peace, security, and justice.