Ben Gregori was a policy analyst for the Digital Impact and Governance Initiative (DIGI) and the Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) programs at New America.
DIGI is developing the next generation of technology platforms to transform the way governments deliver value for citizens. The BTA is committed to advancing blockchain technology through research and innovative pilot projects designed to address some of the world’s most persistent challenges like transparency, identity and corruption. He conducted original research and policy analysis related to the design and implementation of digital governance platform pilots in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He also led the Blockchain Impact Ledger project and analyzed global developments in blockchain for social impact. In addition to these responsibilities, Gregori drafted grants issued by federal agencies and private foundations, assisted with social media, developed blog content, and supported strategic partnerships with technology partners, jurisdictions and civil society organizations.
Prior to joining New America, Gregori was a digital advertising executive at LinkedIn and worked with higher education institutions to engage prospective students on the world’s largest professional network. He holds a master’s degree in international political economy from the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, where he wrote his capstone on the impact of digital innovation on regulatory regimes, and earned a dual bachelor's degree in political science and classical history from the University of California, Berkeley.