Tonya M. Evans

Dr. Tonya M. Evans is a distinguished full tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law, renowned for her expertise in fintech, Web3, intellectual property, and financial inclusion. With a remarkable background and extensive accolades, Professor Evans has solidified her position as a global thought leader in these domains.

Professor Evans’ outstanding achievements have earned her widespread recognition, including the esteemed 2023 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Academic Leadership. She is an exclusive member of the invitation-only Northwestern University Alumni C100 and has been honored as a nominee for Professor of the Year in 2020-21. Furthermore, she was featured on the highly regarded 2021 Forbes Over 50 List in the Investment category and named in the prestigious Fastcase 50 list.

With a deep passion for advancing technology and its legal implications, Professor Evans actively contributes to numerous national and international boards and committees. She holds a significant role as co-leader in the World Economic Forum/Wharton DAO Project Series, a research initiative focused on the groundbreaking blockchain phenomenon. Her insights and guidance have been sought after by prominent organizations, including her role as a Senior Advisor to Black NFT Art and Advisor to Maxwell Frost, a prominent US congressional candidate.

Professor Evans’ expertise extends to her involvement in significant legislative discussions. She has testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, where she provided invaluable insights into the legal and regulatory aspects of fintech, Web3, and the importance of financial inclusion.

As a sought-after consultant and speaker, Professor Evans has delivered captivating presentations worldwide. Her expertise has been showcased at renowned events such as the IBM Cloud Forum, South by Southwest (SxSW) Festival, Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit:Crypto, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Her ability to articulate complex concepts and engage audiences has made her a highly regarded speaker in the industry.

Professor Evans’ research and thought leadership have garnered attention from various media outlets. She has appeared on esteemed platforms such as Yahoo Finance News, CNBC, Cheddar TV, Bloomberg TV, The Tammi Mac Show, and FoxSoul, where she shared her insights on fintech, Web3, intellectual property, and their impact on society. Her expertise has been extensively quoted in print media, including Sports Illustrated, Bloomberg News, Protocol, and the LA Times.

With her unique background, expertise in intellectual property, fintech, and Web3, and her prominent speaking engagements, including testifying before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, Professor Tonya M. Evans continues to push boundaries and shape the future of technology and financial inclusion. Her contributions to the field make her an invaluable asset to any event or initiative aiming to explore the intersection of technology, finance, and inclusive growth.