AIR Alliance for Innovative Regulation

AIR Alliance for Innovative Regulation is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. With a team of 30 employees, AIR is dedicated to modernizing financial regulation to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological landscape in the financial services industry. AIR focuses on transforming traditional, manual regulatory approaches into digitally-native designs. This transformation aims to achieve several key objectives: stabilizing the financial system, safeguarding consumers from potential harm, fostering innovation within the industry, and promoting financial inclusion for a wider population. The organization was established by Jo Ann Barefoot and David Ehrich, both bringing extensive experience to the table. Barefoot served as Deputy Comptroller of the Currency and worked at the US Senate Banking Committee, while Ehrich co-founded Petal and held leadership positions at American Express and JPMorgan Chase. For further information or to learn more about AIR's mission and initiatives, visit their website at regulationinnovation.org.