Learn and understand practical applications of Blockchain
The mission of the Middlebury Blockchain Club is to provide an outlet for discussion of multidisciplinary blockchain-related topics, including, but not limited to, cryptocurrencies, environmental science, social entrepreneurship, and free speech. The club will host blockchain technology workshops, blockchain-oriented speaker series and discussions, and run networking and professional development events. Ultimately, we are creating one of the first liberal arts blockchain clubs, demonstrating the unique value proposition of the intersection of liberal arts education and technology.
Here are some things we are doing at Middlebury's Blockchain Club!
The Middlebury Blockchain is apart of Consensys' College Consortium and has received a grant for hosting activities and meetings!
Our dedicated Club Leadership
President & Founder
Pedro Miranda '19.5 is majoring in International Politics & Economics. In Fall 2017, Pedro authored an independent project regarding the Federal Reserve's approach to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and a central bank digital currency. Pedro has explored his interest in blockchain through his work last summer at ConsenSys and plans to continue next summer on their Solutions and Policy teams.
Vice President
Chris Amata '21 is majoring in Philosophy with a minor in Math Science. Chris's interest in blockchain stemmed from following Bitcoin in 2012, which involved into looking into different types of applications of Blockchain technology. He is a member of the varsity football team and is involved with several other clubs on campus.
Technology Chair
David Valentin '19 is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Classics. In addition to his role with Middlebury Blockchain club, David is also a Code2040 Fellow Alumni and Posse Scholar. As Technology Chair, David handles all things "High Tech" such as turning on computers and setting up projectors. He also built this website. David has plans to work at Salesforce as an incoming Software Engineer after graduation.
Operations Chair
Michael Borenstein ’19 is majoring in Economics with minors in Computer Science and Classics. As Operations Chair, Michael helps coordinate club events and plans the speaker series for the year. In addition to his role with Middlebury Blockchain club, Michael also serves as the Chief Photo Editor of the school newspaper, The Campus. Michael has plans to join Grant Thornton as a Financial Management Consultant after graduation.
Treasurer
Youssef ’19.5 is majoring in Math and Economics. He is very interested in the value added from data analytics and the implications of Blockchain technology in the FinTech world. As the treasurer of the club, he overseas our budget and helps plan projects from a financial stand point.
Board Member
Alex Baskin ’19 is majoring in Economics with minors in Chinese and Computer Science. Alex serves as the Board member of the club and has modeled token issuance strategies and rewards distribution models during an interning at KicBac, a blockchain-based rewards network start-up.
If you are interested in applying to the Blockchain Club, please send us a message that includes your resume and brief explanation of interest. If you would like to join the mailing list, please email our club leadership.