Program Advisory Groups
As a member-owned technology community, Internet2 must ensure that its resources and efforts are used to benefit community members and advance their research, education and service missions. Program Advisory Groups (PAGs) provide an essential channel of community input to advise and guide the creation and direction of Internet2 programs and services. The following PAGs are currently active.
Trust & Identity
Internet2 executive liaison: Kevin Morooney, Vice President of Trust & Identity Services
Internet2 staff liaison(s): Elaine Alejo, Assistant Program Manager
| Member | Affiliation | Title |
| Rachana Ananthakrishnan | Globus, University of Chicago | Executive Director |
| Brad Christ | Eastern Washington University | Associate Vice President for Information Technology |
| Jeff Erickson | National Institutes of Health | Chief of Identity and Access Management Services |
| Bernie Gulachek | University of Minnesota | Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Kristi Holmes | Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University | Director |
| Jeremy Livingston | Stevens Institute of Technology | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Christine Miki | Benelogic | President |
| Chris Misra | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and CIO |
| Laura Paglione | Spherical Cow Group | Partner |
| Dave Robinson | Grinnell College | Chief Information Officer |
| Jim Stewart | UETN | Chief Technology Officer |
| Marc Wallman | North Dakota State University | Vice President for Information Technology |
| Ann West | Internet2 | Associate Vice President for Trust & Identity |
| Klaas Wierenga | GÉANT | Chief Information and Technology Officer |
| Steve Zoppi | Internet2 | Associate Vice President, Services Integration and Architecture |
See also:
- InCommon Steering Committee
- Community Architecture Committee for Trust and Identity Wiki (CACTI)
- Trust & Identity PAG Wiki
External Relations
The primary purpose of the External Relations PAG (ERPAG) is to advise Internet2 management on public policy matters and strategic planning relevant to the Internet2 community. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Recommending public policy projects and priorities
- Assisting with the development of domestic and international public policies
- Reviewing Internet2 advocacy materials
- Analyzing rules, legislation, and other matters impacting Internet2
- Informing Internet2 on the role of commercial service providers
- Facilitating communications between Internet2 and the research and education community
- Engaging in external advocacy
- Helping recruit expert volunteers for Internet2 initiatives or projects
Internet2 staff liaison(s): Samuel Burns, Program Manager, External Relations; Matthew Hall, Program Manager, External Relations
| Member | Affliation | Title |
| William Byers | MOREnet (Missouri Research and Education Network | Director of Strategic Initiatives |
| Jarret Cummings | EDUCAUSE | Director, Policy & External Relations |
| Cyril Dadd | CenturyLink, Inc. | Director, Federal and Legislative Affairs |
| Lev Gonick | Arizona State University | Chief Information Officer |
| Ilse Koning | Surfnet BV | Advisor Public Affairs |
| Brian Nichols | University of Kentucky | CIO |
| Doug Wasitis | Indiana University | Director of Federal Relations |
See also:
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement (CE) PAG provides valuable input to Internet2 regarding community engagement opportunities and events, member programs, and marketing and communications. It provides key member perspectives on the benefits and value of Internet2 membership. The CE-PAG plays a key role in ensuring that member voices are heard and that the value proposition for all Internet2 members remains a top priority.
Internet2 executive liaison(s): Michael Erickson, Associate Vice President, Community Engagement; Ana Hunsinger, Vice President, Community Engagement
| Member | Affliation | Title |
| Simeon Ananou | University of Vermont | Chief Information Officer |
| Brice Bible | SUNY (State University of New York) – University At Buffalo | VP/CIO |
| Saira Hasnain | University of Florida | Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO |
| Vince Kellen | University of California – San Diego | CIO |
| Jane Livingston | University of Notre Dame | Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer |
| Helen Norris | Chapman University | Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Sharon Pitt | Brown University | CIO and VP for IT |
| Carrie Rampp | Franklin & Marshall College | Vice President & CIO |
| Sam Segran | Texas Tech University | CIO & VP for IT |
| Jack Seuss | University of Maryland – Baltimore County | Vice President, Information Technology & CIO |
See also:
Internet2 NET+
The NET+ PAG provides community input and guidance to the creation and direction of our NET+ programs and services. Comprised of leading academic member institutions as well as two regional program representatives, the group serves as the community body providing guidance on the size, makeup, technology standards, and financial objectives of the NET+ portfolio of services.
Internet2 executive liaison: Kevin Morooney, Vice President of Trust & Identity Services & NET+
Internet2 staff liaison(s): Elaine Alejo, Executive Assistant to Vice President, T& I /NET+ Services; Sean O’Brien, Director, NET+ Cloud Services
| Member | Affiliation | Title |
| Kitty Bridges | NYU | Interim Chief Information Officer |
| Virginia Evans | University of Virginia | Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Mark Henderson | University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Campus | Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor |
| Eric Hofer | University of Washington | Associate Vice President for Academic Services and Deputy Chief Information Officer |
| Loren Malm | Ball State University | Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer |
| Kevin Morooney | Internet2 | Vice President, Trust and Identity Services & NET+ |
| Michele Norin | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| Matthew Riley | University of Illinois – Chicago | Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor |
| John Suess* | University of Maryland – Baltimore County | Vice President, Information Technology & CIO |
| Cheryl Washington | University of California – Davis | Chief Information Security Officer |
*Representative
See also:
Network Architecture, Operations and Policy (NAOP)
The NAOPpag provides strategic advice to Internet2 executive leadership on all aspects of designing, operating, sustaining and coordinating advanced network services that support the requirements and aspirations of the Internet2 community for advanced global end-to-end network capabilities.
Internet2 executive liaison: George Loftus, Interim Vice President, Network Services
Internet2 staff liaison(s): Linda Roos, Sr. Director, Service Implementation & Retention
| Member | Affiliation | Title |
| Sarah Christen | Cornell University | Director, IT Infrastructure |
| Michael Corn | University of California – San Diego | CISO |
| James Deaton | GPN (Great Plains Network) | Executive Director |
| Bernard S. Gulachek | University of Minnesota – Twin Cities | VP for Information Technology and CIO |
| Jonah Keough | PNWGP (Pacific Northwest GigaPOP) | Managing Director |
| Cindy Leavitt | The Ohio State University | CIO/Vice President |
| George Loftus | Internet2 | Interim Vice President, Network Services |
| Derek Masseth | Sun Corridor Network (Arizona) | Executive Director |
| Shawn McKee | University of Michigan | Research Scientist |
| Jessie Minton | Washington University in St. Louis | Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer |
| Daniel Schmiedt | Texas A&M | Associate Vice President, Enterprise Networks |
| David Sinn | PNWGP/Pacific Wave | Principal Architect (NTAC Representative) |
| Tracy Smith | University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign | Deputy CIO for Innovation & Technology Strategy |
| James Stewart | UETN (Utah Education Telehealth Network) | Chief Technology Officer- UEN Technical Services |
| Scott Valcourt | Northeastern University | Associate Teaching Professor |
| Rodney Wilson | Ciena Corporation | Chief Technologist, Research Networks |
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