<p>Cutting through the noise and chaos of today’s political landscape, Senator Kyrsten Sinema provides powerful perspectives on the most significant issues impacting both American businesses and everyday citizens. </p><p>Drawing from a wealth of expertise as a U.S. Senator and Representative, Kyrsten Sinema discusses oil, gas, and new energy; tariffs and tax policy; AI; healthcare innovations and biopharma; fiscal responsibility; geopolitics and foreign affairs. She also offers candid observations on defending democracy, preserving Institutions, protecting truth in an era of turmoil and how the current administration is shaping industries, the economy, and America’s path forward. As a Global Advisory Council Member for Coinbase, she brings extensive knowledge of cryptocurrency and fintech. </p><p>Kyrsten Sinema built a distinguished career in both the private and public sectors by forging bipartisan solutions. In 2022, she left the Democratic Party to become an independent, emphasizing the importance of fact-based decision-making and good-faith negotiations to address national challenges. By prioritizing collaboration over partisanship, she positioned herself as a defender of democratic norms and institutional integrity.</p><p>During her time in Congress, she delivered meaningful and measurable results for Arizona and America – including writing and negotiating the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, the CHIPS and Science Law, the Electoral Count Reform Law, and more. Through her leadership as Arizona’s Independent Senior Senator, she secured the American West’s water future, promoted American leadership in innovative technologies, and positioned America’s economy to remain competitive into the future.</p><p>Born and raised in Arizona, Senator Sinema has always understood the challenges regular Americans face because she’s faced them too. Growing up, her family struggled to make ends meet, but they got by thanks to family, church, and hard work. Her childhood experience showed her the power of determination, hard work, and the importance of helping others.</p><p>Over her 20-year career in public service, Senator Sinema served Arizona in the State House and Senate, as a Member of the United States House of Representatives, and most recently in the United States Senate. She earned a Master of Social Work, PhD, J.D., and MBA from Arizona State University. She currently serves as the President and CEO of the Arizona Business Roundtable and is a Distinguished Professor of Practice at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. In early 2025 she joined the Global Advisory Council for the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase.</p><p><br></p>
U.S. Senator and Representative (2013-2025), Independent centrist and bipartisan leader
<ul><li><strong>A Conversation with Senator Kyrsten Sinema</strong></li><li>In today’s polarized times, true bipartisanship is rare—but Senator Kyrsten Sinema has built a career on bridging divides and forging common ground to shape pivotal policies. Drawing from her wealth of expertise from her career as a U.S. Senator and Representative, Senator Sinema delivers a rare insider’s perspective on the most critical issues impacting American businesses and everyday citizens today, including:<ul><li>AI, fintech, and crypto</li><li>Oil, gas, and new energy</li><li>Tariffs and tax policy</li><li>Healthcare innovation and biopharma</li><li>Geopolitics and Foreign Affairs</li><li>Fiscal Responsibility</li><li>Defending Democracy, Preserving Institutions and Protecting Truth in an Era of Turmoil</li></ul></li></ul><p>Whether speaking in a keynote, fireside chat, or Q&A format—or paired with another speaker for a substantive, productive discussion—Senator Sinema breaks down complex topics and their impacts on America’s path forward.</p><ul><li><strong>Women in Leadership: Lessons in Grit, Grace, and Independence</strong></li><li>From trailblazer to dealmaker, Senator Kyrsten Sinema has shattered expectations and redefined leadership on her own terms. When she was growing up, her family struggled to make ends meet and even faced periods of homelessness, but they got by thanks to family, church, and hard work, and she excelled academically, graduating college at age 18 and earning five advanced degrees. As the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona, Senator Sinema has navigated high-stakes negotiations, built coalitions across divides, and led with resilience in the face of challenges. In this keynote, Senator Sinema shares the lessons she’s learned as a barrier-breaking leader, offering candid insights on navigating male-dominated spaces, making bold decisions, and staying true to your vision—no matter the obstacles. With a focus on authenticity, adaptability, and fearless leadership, she inspires women to own their power, embrace risk, and lead with confidence in any industry.</li></ul>