Shape the Strategic
Future of InCommon

Executive Leadership for the Federation

Our Mission: The Steering Committee provides strategic governance and high-level oversight for the InCommon Federation and community activities. We establish policies, set strategic direction, and ensure our services support the research and education mission.

Real Impact:

• Approved expansion to 6,200+ participating entities
• Established international partnership frameworks
• Guided $5M+ in strategic investments
• Set policies affecting 15M+ users daily

• View current Steering Committee members

“The InCommon Steering Committee, all of the technical advisory committees, and InCommon staff have moved forward with a sense of purpose and urgency that takes my breath away. There was no pause to figure out what is needed, instead confidence that we have what we need to get started and passion for the co-created future vision.”

– Kevin Morooney, Vice President of Trust & Identity and NET+, Internet2

Key Responsibilities & Current Initiatives

Strategic Governance:

• Set federation policies and operating procedures
• Approve annual budgets and strategic plans
• Oversee major technology initiatives
• Guide international expansion strategies

Current Projects:

• Federation 2025 Vision – Defining next-generation federation capabilities
• Global Partnership Framework – Expanding international collaborations
• Sustainability Model – Ensuring long-term federation viability
• Innovation Pipeline – Evaluating emerging technologies for adoption

Recent Decisions:

• Approved new Baseline Expectations framework
• Launched InCommon Academy program
• Established cloud services integration standards

Leadership That Advances Your Career

Professional Benefits:

• Executive Experience – Gain C-suite level governance experience
• Strategic Thinking – Develop enterprise-wide perspective
• Network Building – Connect with senior leaders across R&E
• Industry Influence – Shape the future of identity management
• Visibility – Recognized leadership in the IAM community

What Members Say: “Steering Committee service was a career catalyst. The strategic thinking and connections I developed led directly to my CIO role.” – Former Member

Support Provided:

• Executive coaching opportunities
• Travel support for meetings
• Professional development resources
• Speaking opportunities at conferences

Is Steering Committee Right for You?

We’re Looking For:

• Senior leaders with strategic vision
• Experience in higher education or research
• Understanding of identity management challenges
• Commitment to collaborative governance
• Diverse perspectives and backgrounds

You Don’t Need:

• Previous board experience (we provide training)
• Deep technical expertise (we need varied skills)
• C-level title (emerging leaders welcome)

Not Ready Yet? Consider starting with a working group or technical committee to build experience

Your Path to Steering Committee

Nomination Process

1. Review Requirements – Understand the role and commitments
2. Prepare Your Statement – Articulate your vision and qualifications
3. Gather Support – Optional but helpful endorsements
4. Submit Nomination – Self-nominations encouraged
5. Interview – Brief conversation with current members
6. Community Vote – Democratic selection process

Timeline:

• September: Position announcements
• October: Nominations open
• November: Candidate interviews
• December: Community voting
• January: New terms begin

Nomination Toolkit:

• Statement template
• CV guidelines
• Tips from current members