Speakers

Kirsten Trusko is the Co-Founder of Payments as a Lifeline – a 501c3 coalition of top financial services (FS) organizations – and “network for good” of companies spanning - FinTech, CareTech, Insurance, banking, and payments. The PaaL member companies enable government, corporates, foundations, and charities - to deliver disaster & chronic aid funds to people and communities in need. This is revolutionizing humanitarian aid and disaster response, using best-in-class technology to deliver funds fast, secure, with dignity - while providing customization, and automatic accounting. 

Kirsten’s career has included roles in industry, non-profit, and government leadership – executive level, boards of directors, and advisory. Industry has included: FinTech, banking, payments, insurance, and health. She also actively serves in Government coalitions – with the Fed bank, with FEMA’s Disaster Financial Resilience group, and with cities, states, and counties. And leadership in starting and running businesses - with her own investors, and for companies ranging from small start-ups to global Fortune 100s. 

Kirsten works with industry, and government in anti-money laundering and cyber security, she’s testified on Capitol Hill, delivered over 300 speeches, and serves on several Boards. Her pro bono work is in anti-human trafficking.