Dr. Tonya M. Evans, a celebrated professor at Penn State Dickinson Law and a Northwestern University and Howard University School of Law alumna, stands at the forefront of digital finance and technology law. Her recent appointment to the Digital Currency Group (DCG) Board underscores her influence in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Dr. Evans excels in making complex digital financial concepts accessible, as demonstrated in her book, "Digital Money Demystified."
A recipient of the 2023 EDGE in Tech Athena Award, she has shaped global discourse through roles in the World Economic Forum/Wharton DAO Project Series and advising entities like Black NFT Art. Dr. Evans is a sought-after keynote speaker, having illuminated stages like the IBM Cloud Forum and South by Southwest (SxSW), and is regularly featured on CNBC and Bloomberg TV.
Through her podcast, Tech Intersect, and her digital assets education platform, Advantage Evans Academy, she offers invaluable insights into emerging technologies. Dr. Evans’s unique background, including her time as a professional tennis player, enriches her approach to teaching and advising on the legal aspects of new technologies. She is dedicated to empowering leaders, lawyers, and financial professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving digital landscape.More...