Colin McLaren

Colin McLaren is the Engagement Director at the Solana Policy Institute (SPI). In this capacity, Colin supports policymaker, candidate, and staff education, as well as third-party engagement for the Solana ecosystem. Colin also serves as a founding board member of the American Innovation Project, a 501c3 focused on empowering policymakers to encourage American innovation leadership.

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Prior to SPI, Colin led the candidate and policymaker education during the 2024 election cycle on behalf of the crypto industry. Previously, Colin was at FTI Consulting, aligned with the Financial Services Public Affairs practice specializing in crypto, asset managers, and fintech clients. Colin began his career in multi-client field campaigns, focusing on litigation-dependent projects. In the political arena, he has worked with the Biden, Harris, and Bloomberg campaigns, as well as the White House, in an advance and communications capacity. Colin holds a BBA from Texas Tech University.