Rachel Pierce is a seasoned Financial Technology Policy Specialist at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, with a career beginning in June 2010. In this role, Rachel advises the Chief Innovation Officer on issues related to emerging trends in fintech within the federal banking sector. Previous positions at the Office include Acting Deputy Comptroller Analyst for Supervision Systems and various roles in Large Bank Supervision. Prior to joining the Office, Rachel accumulated experience as a Service Manager at Wells Fargo. Educational achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Northern Michigan University, Fintech Professional Certification from the University of Minnesota, and a Blockchain Degree from the Blockchain Council.