Our Leadership
The executive officers of the Digital Universe execute the content and technology strategy determined by the governing boards.
Governance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Digital Universe Foundation constitutes the executive branch of the Digital Universe. It is bound by the by-laws of the Foundation, and is the only agency with authority to amend those by-laws.
- Robert Corell, Ph. D., Chair of the Board
- Bernard Haisch, Ph. D., President & Board Member
- Joseph Firmage
- Prof. Cutler Cleveland
- Prof. Yervant Terzian
- Craig Caviezel
Board of Advisors
Guidance
The Board of Advisors consists of select scholars, experts, and luminaries from the topic areas covered by the Digital Universe portals. Its function is to advise at the request of the Board of Directors to assure that portals, coalitions, and stewards properly represent available expertise in those topic areas, and that portals within the Digital Universe cover the issues most vital in science, history, and society.
Board of Stewards
The Legislative Branch of the Digital Universe
The Board of Stewards constitutes the legislative branch of the Digital Universe. Its membership will be drawn from the coalitions of stewards. The Board of Stewards will have responsibility for editorial policy and managing the day to day activities within the Digital Universe portals.
Board of Arbitration
The Judicial Branch of the Digital Universe
Judicial functions are handled by the Board of Arbitration. The Board of Arbitration will convene on an as-needed basis to resolve disputes between coalition members, and to serve as a board of appeal for stewards concerned about governance decisions by the Board of Stewards.