# Lawrence Ley - Budget

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Budget Committee Criteria: 

* Strong understanding of Cardano ecosystem and blockchain technology
* Experience in financial planning, budgeting, or treasury management
* Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community-driven processes
* Ability to dedicate time for regular meetings and committee work
* Excellent communication and analytical skills
* Demonstrated integrity and commitment to Cardano's values
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<summary>Candidates Full Name</summary>

Lawrence Ley

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<summary>Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?</summary>

No

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<summary>Is there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)</summary>

I want to apply for the Education role. I currently teach blockchain at a community college in Canada and see a significant need to expand the Cardano education footprint to attract and retain developers and end-users.

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<summary>What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?</summary>

My Cardano journey started in 2021 with the Plutus Pioneers program, and I have worked on several open-source Cardano impact projects. I currently teach at the Blockchain Development Program at George Brown College in Toronto and run the Cardano Blockchain Toronto community meetup group with over 620+ members. I have also published the Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts book and hosted and attended the CIP-1694 workshops.

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<summary>What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?</summary>

Advocate for hackathons and educational workshops at blockchain conferences and community events. Identify post-secondary educational partnerships and sponsorships to promote the Cardano blockchain and ecosystem.

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<summary>Why should the community vote for you?</summary>

I have been involved in Cardano for the past three years, learning new technologies and helping others along the way. I enjoy giving back to the community and am passionate about blockchain's potential for social good. I have previous project management experience managing $5M+ program/project budgets.&#x20;

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceley/&#x20>;

GitHub:<https://github.com/lley154>

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<summary>Do you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?</summary>

No

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<summary>Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?</summary>

Yes, I have received expense funding for the following Cardano activities:&#x20;

Toronto CIP-1694 Workshop, Jun 2023&#x20;

Edinburgh CIP-1694 Workshop, Jul 2023&#x20;

Toronto Cardano Constitution Workshop, Sep 2024

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