Strategic Community Input
at the Program Level
The Trust & Identity Program Advisory Group operates at the highest strategic level, providing essential community input that guides the creation and direction of Internet2’s comprehensive trust and identity portfolio. This group ensures that Internet2’s significant investments in identity and access management technology, services, and community programs align with the evolving needs of research and higher education institutions globally.
Trust & Identity Program Advisory Group Mission
The PAG provides community input and guidance for the creation and direction of Internet2 Trust and Identity programs and services, including InCommon service and software, and eduroam. With broad representation from U.S. and international research and education organizations, the PAG ensures strategic decisions reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of the global R&E community.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Program strategy and investment priorities
- Community needs assessment and requirements gathering
- International collaboration and alignment
- Long-term roadmap guidance and validation
- Cross-program integration and synergies
Meeting Schedule: Regularly scheduled meetings with Internet2 leadership
Executive Liaison: Kevin Morooney, Vice President of Trust & Identity Services
Shape the Strategic Future of Trust & Identity in R&E
Leadership Benefits:
- Strategic Influence: Direct input on Internet2’s trust and identity program direction and investments
- Global Perspective: Collaborate with international leaders to address worldwide R&E needs
- Program Integration: Help ensure cohesive strategy across InCommon, eduroam, and emerging services
- Community Voice: Represent and advocate for your institution’s and sector’s strategic needs
- Future Planning: Influence long-term roadmaps that will impact millions of users globally
- Executive Access: Direct engagement with Internet2’s senior leadership team
Strategic Impact: PAG recommendations directly influence program priorities, resource allocation, and strategic partnerships that shape the future of identity and access management for research and education.
Strategic
Advisory Scope
Program Strategy & Investment Guidance
The PAG provides strategic oversight on Internet2’s trust and identity program portfolio, ensuring investments align with community priorities and deliver maximum value to research and education institutions. Members help evaluate new opportunities, assess program performance, and guide resource allocation decisions.
Key Activities:
- Strategic program planning and prioritization
- Investment recommendation and validation
- Portfolio assessment and optimization
- Resource allocation guidance
Strategic Impact: PAG input helps Internet2 make informed decisions about which programs to launch, expand, or sunset based on community needs and strategic value.
Community Needs Assessment & Requirements
PAG members serve as the voice of the research and education community, ensuring Internet2’s trust and identity programs address real-world institutional needs and challenges across diverse organizational types and global regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community needs assessment and articulation
- Requirements gathering and validation
- Stakeholder representation and advocacy
- Gap analysis and opportunity identification
Community Connection: PAG members leverage their networks and expertise to ensure Internet2’s programs serve the full spectrum of R&E institutions, from small colleges to major research universities and international organizations.
International Collaboration & Standards Alignment
The PAG includes U.S. and international representation to ensure Internet2’s trust and identity programs work seamlessly across borders and align with global research and education initiatives and emerging standards.
Global Focus:
- International program coordination and alignment
- Cross-border collaboration facilitation
- Global standards development participation
- Multi-national partnership strategy
International Impact: PAG’s global perspective ensures Internet2’s programs support international research collaborations and align with worldwide R&E federation initiatives.
The PAG helps Internet2 develop and validate long-term strategic roadmaps that anticipate future technology trends, community needs, and emerging challenges in trust and identity management for research and education.
Planning Activities:
- Multi-year strategic roadmap development
- Technology trend analysis and assessment
- Future needs forecasting and planning
- Strategic milestone definition and tracking
Future Focus: PAG members help Internet2 balance current community needs with future requirements, ensuring sustained relevance and value for the R&E community.
Ready to Provide Strategic Leadership?
Body Copy: The PAG seeks experienced leaders who can represent diverse perspectives from the research and education community and provide strategic guidance on Internet2’s trust and identity program direction.
Ideal PAG Members:
- Senior IT or research leaders with strategic perspective
- Experience with institutional trust and identity challenges
- Understanding of research and education missions
- Commitment to collaborative strategic planning
Engagement Level: PAG members participate in regular strategic planning sessions and provide ongoing input on program direction and priorities.
Questions? Contact Internet2’s Trust and Identity team for more information about PAG participation and upcoming strategic initiatives.
Strategic Guidance That Shapes the Future
The Trust & Identity Program Advisory Group’s strategic input influences programs that serve millions of users across hundreds of institutions worldwide. PAG recommendations help guide investments that advance secure collaboration for the global research and education community.
Program Reach:
- Millions of students, faculty, staff, and researchers served
- Hundreds of participating research and education institutions
- Global impact across multiple countries and federations
- Billions in research facilitated through secure collaboration
Strategic Influence: PAG guidance helps ensure Internet2’s trust and identity investments deliver maximum community value and support the evolving needs of research and higher education.
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Shape Internet2’s Strategic Future
Join experienced leaders from around the world in providing strategic guidance that shapes the future of trust and identity for research and education. Your strategic perspective can help ensure Internet2’s programs continue to serve the evolving needs of the global R&E community.