March 31, 2025 ISC Meeting

Agenda

  • Meeting Introduction

  • ISC/Board Discussion

  • Intersect Committee Elections - Progress Update

  • AOB & Meeting Close

Attendees

Name

Attendance

Role

Voting Seat (Y/N)

Yes

Secretary

N

Jack Briggs

Yes

Director of Ecosystem

Y

Lawrence Clark

Yes

COO

Y

Nick Cook

Yes

Director of Membership & Community Hubs

Y

YUTA

Yes

Community Member Seat

Y

Phil Lewis

Yes

Community Member Seat

Y

Thiago Nunes

No

Interim Community Member Seat

Y

Pedro Lucas

Yes

OSC Chair

Y

Samuel Leathers

Yes

Product Chair

Y

Darlington Welsh

Yes

MCC Chair

Y

Prof. Steven

Yes

Chair of Board of Directors and CBC Chair

Y

Kevin Hammond

No

TSC Chair

Y

Seomon

Yes

GMC Chair

Y

Jose Miguel De Gamboa

Yes

CCC Chair

Y

Christian Taylor

Yes

Head of OSO

N

Lorenzo Bruno

Yes

Head of Product

N

Yes

Head of Tech Operation

N

Duncan Soutar

Yes

Secretary of TSC

N

Lloyd Duhon

Yes

Secretary of Budget Committee

N

Larisa Mcfarlane

Yes

Secretary of CCC

N

Terence McCutcheon

Yes

Secretary of OSC

N

Additional Attendees:

  • Adam Rush - Board Member

  • Gerard Moroney - Board Member

  • Kavinda Kariyapperuma - Board Member

  • Valeria Devaux - Observer

Key Outcomes & Discussions

1. Opening and Context

  • The meeting opened with a welcome and an overview of recent events. There was a focus on addressing member’s feedback and concerns following a recent petition and subsequent discussions.

  • The board was present in an open “Ask Me Anything” format to listen to members' feedback.

  • An update was provided on the strong response in committee applications and the extension of the election deadline to allow further participation.

2. Discussion Themes

1. Community Feedback and Governance Concerns:

  • Concerns were raised over the process for recent changes, with emphasis on how feedback was gathered and acted upon.

  • There was a call for clear communication and thorough documentation that compares previous approaches with the new processes.

  • Participants stressed the importance of balancing legitimacy between Intersect members and DReps.

2. Committee Engagement and Support:

  • Issues regarding committee participation were discussed, including low application rates for certain committees and concerns over back pay for committee members.

  • The meeting highlighted a need for better coordination between overlapping responsibilities of different committees to streamline efforts and improve accountability.

3. Process and Structural Improvements:

  • Proposals were made for capturing and documenting internal governance processes through an ongoing working group.

  • The idea of creating visual infographics alongside detailed written documentation was suggested to make the new process accessible and transparent.

  • There was discussion on improving internal accountability and clarifying roles and responsibilities within the organization.

4. Action Items and Next Steps:

  • The board committed to providing a written response outlining immediate next steps and potential tactical changes by the end of the week.

  • The internal governance WG will work on producing comprehensive documentation comparing old and new processes.

  • The board will continue engaging with various committees through regular sessions to maintain open channels of communication.

3. Closing Remarks

  • The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to improving governance, documentation, and communication.

  • The board reaffirmed members that their input is valued, and a follow-up action plan will be provided.

  • Participants were thanked for their candid contributions and active engagement in the discussion.

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