Lauren Huber - Intern, Institute of Economic Affairs (UK); Cato Institute (US); Samasource (US); MicroCredit LAMB (US). Co-Founder, Spect Virtual Reality. Student, International Business & Economics, University of South Carolina. Passionate researcher and startup enthusiast at the conversion of digital technology and international aid. Lauren Huber is currently writing her research thesis in conjunction with the Institute of Economic Affairs in London on blockchain applications within international development policy. Her research focuses on blockchain technology adoption by NGOs and governmental agencies in Europe and the US for the purpose of transparent international aid money dissemination, specifically to refugee populations. In the fall she will complete her studies in International Business, Economics, and German from the University of South Carolina. She plans to continue her work bridging public and private approaches to international development best practice after graduation.