Evan McMullin is a former CIA officer, senior advisor to Congress, and political figure. He served a mission in Brazil before graduating from Brigham Young University (BYU), after which he embarked on a career with the Central Intelligence Agency, specializing in counterterrorism and traditional intelligence operations overseas.
Following his service with the CIA, McMullin earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013, he returned to government as a senior advisor to the Foreign Affairs Committee and Chief Policy Director in Congress. In 2017, McMullin founded Stand Up Republic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting Americans across party lines, defending democratic principles, and advocating for the replacement of extremist politicians. More recently, he has been a candidate for the U. S. Senate.
McMullin’s engagement with the Mormon Transhumanist Association (MTA) suggests an interest in the intersection of technology, ethics, and societal advancement. He has spoken about the transformative potential of blockchain and other distributed technologies, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with consumer protection, national security, and global economic competitiveness. He advocates for American leadership in establishing global governance for digital assets rooted in human liberty and flourishing.
