Key Personnel

Sudhi Umarji is the Managing Secretary for the Secretariat. Sudhi is the founder of Trusted Federal Systems and has extensive experience in the development and implementation of standards.

Kay Chopard Cohen is the Executive Director for the Secretariat will and dedicate herself to the full time support of the Steering Group, the Plenary, and the Plenary Chair, her strength being the ability to create collaborations around national initiatives and sensitive issues.

Steven Mednick has been proposed to serve as Ombudsman, a role he is ideally suited to play given his background that began with supporting Senator Sam Erwin during the Watergate hearings and progressing through a 40+ year legal career, culminating in, amongst other things, building governance structures.

Eric Jakstadt, Priscilla Walmsley, and Laura Baareman will guide the design and development of the website to support collaboration among steering group participants.

Last but not least, Eliska Meyers will provide world class facilitation support to the Steering Group based on their extensive experience in process and facilitation methodologies.