Leadership guiding our nonprofit mission
⚠️ Pending Formation: Our board of directors will be formally established upon completion of 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation. Template board member profiles are shown below to demonstrate our commitment to governance transparency.
Transparency starts at the top
Consumer Transparency Collective is governed by an independent board of directors responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring mission integrity, and maintaining financial oversight. Our board meets quarterly and adheres to nonprofit best practices for governance.
No conflicts of interest with rated corporations
Technology, nonprofit, legal, and consumer advocacy backgrounds
Formal policies on conflicts of interest and whistleblower protection
To be announced upon 501(c)(3) formation
Board Chair
Expertise: Nonprofit governance, consumer advocacy, organizational leadership
Responsibilities: Lead board meetings, set strategic direction, ensure fiduciary responsibility, serve as primary liaison between board and executive leadership
Board member profiles will be published upon formation with full bios, professional backgrounds, and conflict of interest disclosures.
Treasurer
Expertise: Finance, accounting, nonprofit financial management, audit oversight
Responsibilities: Oversee financial planning and reporting, ensure fiscal responsibility, manage audit process, chair finance committee
Will bring experience from public accounting or nonprofit CFO background.
Secretary
Expertise: Legal compliance, corporate governance, nonprofit law, documentation
Responsibilities: Maintain corporate records, document board meetings, ensure legal compliance, manage bylaws and policies
Legal background preferred to ensure proper governance documentation.
Board Member - Technology Oversight
Expertise: AI/ML systems, software development, data privacy, technology ethics
Responsibilities: Guide technology strategy, ensure AI ethics compliance, oversee data security, evaluate technical partnerships
Background in responsible AI development and consumer technology preferred.
Board Member - Community Engagement
Expertise: Community organizing, grassroots advocacy, user experience, diversity & inclusion
Responsibilities: Represent user perspectives, guide community engagement strategy, ensure accessibility and inclusion, oversee volunteer programs
Experience in community advocacy and representing diverse stakeholder groups.
Specialized oversight for key operational areas
Oversees budget, financial reporting, audit process, and investment policies. Ensures fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.
Guides AI methodology, data privacy practices, and ethical technology use. Reviews rating accuracy and algorithmic fairness.
Manages board recruitment, evaluates board performance, updates bylaws and policies, ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations.
All board members must disclose any financial interests in companies rated by our system. No board member may have ownership in rated corporations exceeding minimal thresholds.
View Full Policy →Protected reporting channels for concerns about unethical behavior, data manipulation, or policy violations. No retaliation guaranteed.
View Full Policy →Formal procedures for maintaining corporate records, board minutes, financial statements, and operational documents in compliance with legal requirements.
View Full Policy →Board members serve staggered 3-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms, ensuring fresh perspectives and preventing entrenchment.
View Full Policy →Regular Meetings: The board meets quarterly (four times per year) with additional special meetings as needed.
Meeting Minutes: Summaries of board meeting minutes will be published on our Annual Reports page after approval, excluding confidential personnel or legal matters.
Public Attendance: Board meetings are generally closed to preserve candor, but annual meetings include open Q&A sessions for stakeholders.
We're building a diverse, experienced board. If you have relevant expertise and share our mission, we'd love to hear from you.
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