Areas of expertise

Financial & IT Risk Management and Compliance, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Financial Crime

Bio

Denise Mejia is a New York-based founder, technology change agent, risk manager, and blockchain educator.

In April 2025, she published a whitepaper on a cryptocurrency risk classification framework. She obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Fordham University and a Master's in Information Systems Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. In 2025, she completed a certificate in blockchain from the University of Buffalo.

She brings a unique blend of technical insight and business acumen to Blockchain risk management, emerging technologies, and regulatory compliance topics. When not writing or advising clients, Denise enjoys educating individuals on cryptocurrency risk and exploring the intersection of innovation and security in Web3 ecosystems.

Denise has a solid track record in financial regulatory compliance, focusing on IT audits, cybersecurity governance risk and compliance (GRC), and data remediation projects within financial services. She has led several successful global regulatory-driven remediations and IT audits in the financial sector. She has experience dealing with banking regulators and designing risk management frameworks.   Her background in risk advisory, financial products, technology, and program management has resulted in a strong track record of high-quality financial regulatory compliance and IT risk management achievements. She specializes in financial crime, operational and IT risk management, market abuse, and cross-border data protection.

Her take on cryptocurrency:

"Decentralized technology is evolving rapidly. It has the potential to reshape the way we conduct financial transactions. I encourage you to equip yourself with the knowledge to embrace opportunities when the time comes."