Alisa DiCaprio is the Lead Economist for Swift’s Digital Assets Unit, based in Washington DC. She is a recognized expert in trade, digital assets, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), monetary policy, and payments, with over 20 years of experience in economic development and financial stability.
Prior to her current role, she served as Chief Economist at R3 and held positions as a Senior Trade Economist at the Asian Development Bank Institute and an Economist at the Asian Development Bank. She has also held research and advisory roles at the United Nations University, New York University, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is a trusted advisor who has chaired committees at BAFT, the ICC, and the World Trade Board.