The Network is an informal, unincorporated organization governed by a Steering Committee responsible for overall policy and direction. The Steering Committee is selected by voting representatives from member organizations. Kitchen Table Democracy (formerly the Policy Consensus Initiative) acts as secretariat for the Network, providing administration and staff support. Additional information about the Steering Committee and Officers are in the UNCG Charter.
Steering Committee Officers
- Co-Chairs - Tanya Denckla Cobb, Director, Institute for Engagement and Negotiation, University of Virginia; Manuel Padilla, Project Manager, Oregon Solutions, Portland State University
- Vice Chair - Katherine Himes, Director, James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research, University of Idaho
- Membership Co-Chairs - vacant
- Treasurer - Julia Carboni, Faculty, Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration, Syracuse University
- John Stephens, Program Manager, Dispute Resolution Program, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Steering Committee Members
- Terry Amsler, Adjunct Faculty, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University
- Maria Anguiano, Operations Manager, William D. Ruckelshaus Center, University of Washington / Washington State University
- Pooja DiGiovanna, Assistant Director, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, Pepperdine University
- Megan Foster, Program Director, James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research, University of Idaho
- Chris Page, Project & Development Lead, William D. Ruckelshaus Center, University of Washington / Washington State University
- Mads Palihapitiya, Associate Director, Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration, UMASS Boston
- Michal Russo, PhD candidate, University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability
- Damon Isiah Turner, Project Consultant, National Policy Consensus Center, Portland State University