Alden Knowlton helps Invariant’s clients navigate the intersection of technology, financial services, and economic policy. With over 15 years of bipartisan experience in government relations and public affairs, she specializes in securing legislative outcomes, managing regulatory risk, and aligning advocacy strategies with business goals. 

Focus Areas 

• Crafting comprehensive policy and political engagement strategies to help clients operate confidently in dynamic regulatory environments. 

• Advising on digital assets, housing finance, and capital markets, focusing on coalition-building and bipartisan outreach. 

• Leading high-stakes advocacy campaigns drawing on deep experience across Capitol Hill, trade associations, and the tech sector. 

Previously, Alden led Democratic lobbying and political strategy at Coinbase, where she secured historic bipartisan support for digital asset legislation and built the company’s PAC and political engagement infrastructure. Before that, she served as Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association, where she delivered key policy wins and developed one of the industry’s most effective PAC and grassroots programs. Earlier in her career, Alden held leadership roles in political consulting and advocacy, managing multimillion-dollar PAC efforts and providing strategic counsel to congressional campaigns and national trade associations.