Alma M. Angotti
About Alma M. Angotti
Alma M. Angotti is a seasoned compliance and regulatory expert with over 25 years of experience in financial enforcement and investigations. She currently serves as a founding member of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association and holds various advisory board positions, while also leading initiatives in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance.
Work at Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Alma M. Angotti serves as a Founding Member of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency since 2022. This organization focuses on promoting the participation of women in the cryptocurrency sector, providing a platform for networking, education, and advocacy. Angotti's involvement reflects her commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion within the digital asset space.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Angotti holds multiple advisory and leadership positions across various organizations. She has been an Advisory Board Member at the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association since 2022 and at The Digital Dollar Project since the same year. Additionally, she is a Partner and Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Leader at Guidehouse, where she leads projects related to cryptocurrency and digital assets. Her role at the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative since 2020 emphasizes her dedication to combating human trafficking through intelligence and policy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Alma M. Angotti earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics with honors from West Virginia University from 1975 to 1979. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, studying from 1979 to 1982. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in compliance, regulation, and enforcement, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT).
Background in Regulatory Compliance
Angotti has over 25 years of experience in regulation and enforcement, having held senior positions at various regulatory bodies including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She designed and led AML enforcement programs at both FINRA and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Her background includes extensive consulting experience, where she has advised clients on compliance program reviews, risk assessments, and investigations.
Achievements in Financial Crime Prevention
Angotti has contributed to the field of financial crime prevention through her participation in interviews and discussions, such as a recent CNBC Street Signs interview focusing on global strategies to prevent financial crime. She frequently speaks and authors articles on topics related to AML, CFT, economic sanctions, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, enhancing industry knowledge and awareness.