Rebecca Groom is a strategic communications and public affairs professional with extensive experience in finance, blockchain, AI-driven data analysis, and policy advocacy. As part of the External Affairs team at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, she works at the intersection of technology and governance, shaping public discourse on digital assets and financial policy. Previously, she held key roles in institutional sales at Coinbase, investor relations at Blackstone, and public sector strategy at McKinsey & Company. A U.S. Air Force veteran with a background in military justice, Rebecca has leveraged her expertise in crisis communications, legal research, and stakeholder engagement across both the public and private sectors. She was also the co-founder of Evacuating Vocal Afghan Citizens (EVAC), a nonprofit dedicated to evacuating and resettling Afghan refugees, and has led advocacy efforts in education reform through Save Our Schools Oklahoma (SOS OK). With deep expertise in blockchain, AI, financial services, and strategic communications, she is committed to advancing policies that support innovation and financial sovereignty.