Aspen Policy Academy

Christina Steinbrecher-Pfandt

About Christina

Christina Steinbrecher-Pfandt is a serial entrepreneur, currently serving as CEO of the Tech Diplomacy Network, a position she’s held since 2023. Previously, she was Co-Founder and CEO of Blockchain.art, a digital art marketplace based in San Francisco. Christina also held leadership roles managing international art fairs in Vienna and Moscow, working at the intersection of culture and diplomacy. She holds a BA in International Business from Maastricht University and an MA in Contemporary Art from the University of Manchester, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Science and Technology Studies at the University of Klagenfurt’s Economics Department. Interesting fact: Christina loves to problem-solve—she designed a time-saving clothing solution for herself called the Toni Suit.