About the DSA

About the DSA

The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence.

DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty.

Who We Are

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  Adrian Wall

  Managing Director / Senior Lobbyist

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  Clinton Graham

  Director

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  Carmen Guzmán

  Senior Lobbyist / Policy Research

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Adrian Wall

Managing Director / Senior Lobbyist

Adrian Wall is an educator, author, public speaker, and seasoned business leader with substantial expertise in Web3 technologies, asset management, corporate governance, blockchain risk mitigation, and the intersection of stablecoins with financial inclusion. As Managing Director of DSA, Adrian is responsible for setting the strategic vision, orchestrating global advocacy and lobbying initiatives, and overseeing operational execution. He regularly authors influential white papers and research reports on Web3 innovations and public policy. Adrian also spearheads DSA's Learning Team tasked with designing and delivering educational content to a diverse audience, including Capitol Hill legislators and staffers, industry professionals, and university-affiliated educators and students. Adrian has deep experience designing educational pedagogies through his time as an International Learning Committee member (2019-2024) and Officer Education Steering Committee Chair (2025-26) for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Prior to joining DSA, Adrian was a founding partner at 7LS LPF, a Web3-focused multi-strategy fund with US$ 500 million AUM. Adrian is a graduate of Harvard College (AB Economics, cum laude, 2003) and was awarded the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Public Leadership Credential (2023).

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Clinton Graham

Director

Clinton is a Managing Director and Lead Client Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management. He focuses on equities and alternative investments like venture capital where he specializes in areas such as fintech, AI, infrastructure, and thematic investing. Clinton is also a Co-Chair of the Black Business Network--Shades. He joined Wellington as an Investment Product Manager in Investment Products and Strategies Equity. Clinton received his A.B. cum laude in Economics from Harvard College and his M.B.A. in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Carmen Guzmán

Senior Lobbyist / Policy Research

Carmen Guzmán is a bilingual attorney and founder/sole member of a Latina-owned advocacy firm in Washington, D.C. Carmen enjoys a well-recognized brand and reputation in Washington, D.C., as a person whose lived experience and academic background in law, politics and policy informs the guidance she provides to DSA and its members. Having served in a number of executive positions and senior roles in the United States government, Carmen’s experience includes: representing the United States of America in international fora; advising cabinet secretaries and senators; designing and executing political/policy strategies for elected officials and corporations; public speaking; and
working with the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses as well as senators to serve the needs of underrepresented communities.  Carmen has more than 20 years of experience in the financial service sector representing Fortune 100 companies. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Carmen is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Carmen is
happily married to Ikeita Cantú and an avid golfer.

Power the Next Chapter

The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization advancing public understanding and advocating for responsible, ethical policies in the rapidly evolving world of emerging technologies.

DSA works to foster a society where these technologies empower individuals, protect digital rights, and drive inclusive growth. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to shape a future where technology serves humanity—safeguarding freedom, privacy, and democratic values in the digital age.

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