[David Casey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidacasey/), CEO, Funding the Commons

David's work has touched crypto for over a decade, and his passion is working at the ecosystem level to engineer systemic change. In the blockchain industry he's worn a number of hats, including on the founder/CEO side, corporate, philanthropic/public goods funding, event production (conferences, developer residencies and hackathons), a sprinkle of VC, and ecosystem incubation. He is a 4x founder and helped scale another company to 8 digits revenue, in addition to advising three growth-stage companies.

His work has centered around fundraising, movement-building, and leveraging blockchain technology for socioeconomic transformation. In 2013 he discovered the first real world use case for blockchain technology as applied to his startup at the time - nearly instantaneous, nearly-free, fully permissionless p2p cross border payments anywhere in the world - “email for money”. The first time he deployed a blockchain-based asset or token was on Bitcoin’s Colored Coins Protocol in 2015. David has also worked in the humanitarian and non-profit sectors, led the production of conferences and festivals in over 10 countries, and has spoken publicly in 25 countries.

[Theresa Therriault](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresatherriault/), COO, Funding the Commons

Theresa has a proven track record of success in operations management, project management, people management, and business development. With over a decade of experience spanning various industries including web3, blockchain, Theresa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role at Funding the Commons Inc. and Earth Commons.

As the COO, Theresa is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization’s business operations, focusing on legal matters, finance operations, process improvement, and people management. Her data-driven approach and keen eye for identifying operational gaps allow her to implement effective solutions, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency. Theresa holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and is certified in project management, change management, and digital wireframing.

[Kim Buisson](http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbuisson), CMO, Funding the Commons

She is a former Global Marketing Director at a Fortune 500 company and co-founder of a creative agency and residency program focused on storytelling through the works of artists, filmmakers, activists, and technologists.

Over the past 13 years, she has navigated different industries, focusing on building strategic partnerships, original media plans, and elevated brand narratives, while cultivating a unique blend of corporate and creative leadership.

As CMO of Funding the Commons, she promotes initiatives that bridge the gap between traditional philanthropy and the emerging dynamics of Web2 and Web3. Her work focuses on convening diverse minds—from industry pioneers to academic researchers—to catalyze innovation in public goods funding and value alignment.

[Tereza Bízková](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereza-bizkova/), Communications Strategist
Tereza Bízková is a tech writer and communications professional with over two years of experience in Web3. She co-founded ReFi Medellín and ReFi Colombia, focusing on the intersection of blockchain and positive impact. With a master's in Defence, Development, and Diplomacy, she brings a unique perspective to her role as the Communications Strategist at Funding the Commons. Tereza specializes in content creation, strategic communication, and business development, dedicated to crafting narratives around new economic systems, meaningful change, and public goods.

Anna Medina, Head of Executive Operations, Event Production & Special Projects
Anna has more than a decade of experience working in the financial system and as an international business consultant. Hailing from Mexico, her expertise spans finance, DeFi, HR, strategic planning, and business development. In 2020, Anna joined the blockchain movement through a collaborative finance company. Since February 2023, she has been part of the Funding the Commons initiative, initially co-organizing Funding the Commons Paris 2023 during ETH CC, and later as the Head of Events. In this role, she has led event organization for major events in Taipei and San Francisco. Anna holds a [B.Sc](http://b.sc/). in Business and Finance, a Master’s in International Finance, and postgraduate studies in Business Analytics.

[Beth McCarthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ontologymachine/), Program Director, Events & Ecosystem
Beth McCarthy is a Berlin-based strategist, researcher and experience designer. She is a Program Director at Funding the Commons, an organisation exploring new models & mechanisms for open source & public goods funding.

Formerly of web3 projects including Centrifuge, Toucan, Gnosis and Ocean Protocol, Beth is passionate about the lunarpunk potential future of blockchain and enjoys geeking out at the intersection of art, philosophy, law and computational systems of behavior.

[Nancy Bui](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyngabui/), Operations Project Manager, The Commons Fund

With over a decade of program management and consulting, Nancy Bui has demonstrated a profound ability to drive initiatives that enhance health and social impact, and environmental sustainability across global communities. An effective project manager and strategic thinker, Nancy excels in developing, piloting, and scaling transformative programs that address complex challenges in underserved areas.

Nancy has held significant roles at global health organizations, including Deputy Director of Program Management and Operations at Vital Strategies. In this capacity, she provided operational and programmatic leadership across 17 low—and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, enhancing data quality and streamlining reporting systems to better connect program activities with impactful outcomes.

Nancy's expertise encompasses many critical skills, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and impact evaluation. She has successfully managed large-scale projects across continents, secured significant funding for health programs, developed plans for health initiatives, and led research and evaluation strategies that have shaped global health practices.

Driven by a passion to make a tangible difference, Nancy continues to focus on leading projects that not only meet but exceed their objectives, delivering measurable improvements in community well-being and quality of life. Her dedication to advancing equity and sustainability is evident in every aspect of her professional endeavors, making her a valued leader in international development and social impact sectors.

### Pagoda Team

The Pagoda team is leading the production of our Funding the Commons residency. This includes:

- **Christopher** (The Philippines)
- **Sig** (China, based in Chiangmai)
- **[Songyi Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/songyilee/)** (Korea)
- **[Vivian Chen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantp6/)** (Taiwan)
