ORCID Board

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is Professor as well as Coordinator for Research and Teaching Professional Development in the University Library and Affiliate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She was previously the Coordinator for Information Literacy Services and Instruction at UIUC, Library Instruction Coordinator and Assistant/Associate Professor at Illinois State University and a faculty Reference Librarian at Parkland Community College. Lisa previously served on the Board of the Society for Scholarly Publishing Board and has as President of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Lisa has consulted, presented, and published widely on scholarly communications, publishing, copyright literacy, the value of libraries, strategic planning, organizational innovation, emerging technologies, program evaluation, library assessment, inclusion and equity, information literacy, and teaching and learning. She is a "chef" in The Scholarly Kitchen.

Steve Pinchotti is Altum’s Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company and overseeing all aspects of the organization. Altum’s core software platform, ProposalCentral, connects 200+ funders with 33,000 institutions and 700,000 researchers. ProposalCentral was the first ORCID certified service provider. With over twenty-five years of software development and implementation experience with organizations around the world, he is passionate about delivering innovative solutions to Altum’s customers. Steve’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic interests have led to ownership in three successful companies, and a significant role in growing a local non-profit called Helping Hungry Kids (HHK). Steve is a member of the NISO Peer Review Taxonomy Working Group, helping to set the direction for the use of persistent identifiers in the peer review process. Altum sits on the steering committee for Peer Review Week, assisting in the definition of strategy and tactical planning for this annual event. Steve holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Westminster College and is a 2014 graduate of the DC-based MindShare CEO Network.

As Executive Director of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, Clare Appavoo leads a team of 25 in the delivery to Canada’s university libraries of $135M of licensed digital content annually while also providing digitization of, access to and preservation of Canadian heritage content for researchers and the public. Previously, she was the North American Sales Director for an academic monograph supplier. She has served as Chair of the Executive Committee of SCOAP3. In collaboration with other members of the Canadian research infrastructure community, she contributed to the development of the ORCID Canada consortium.

Nicolas Fressengeas earned a PhD in physics in 1997, was granted the right to supervise PhDs in 2001, and became Full Professor in 2004 at the University of Metz, which merged in 2012 into the University of Lorraine. His research interests evolved from non-linear optics to optical materials, involving both experimental and theoretical work, with an emphasis on simulation and optimization in the last decade. He teaches physics, digital physics, computer science, university pedagogy and Open Science. In 2017, he created the applied physics master’s degree at his university and became head of the laboratory. He was appointed the university’s Open Science officer in 2019, which allowed him to manage editorial and data policies, and to get involved in the boards of the national Open Science infrastructures (HAL, Recherche Data Gouv, Institute for Scientific and Technical Information), in national and European working groups on research assessment, as well as in the national council on research integrity. This position evolved in 2022 into the vice presidency of his university, in charge of the digital, data and open science policies.

Lasith Gunawardena is a Professor and Head of the Department of Information Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. At present, he also spearheads the university’s innovation arm—the Innovation, Invention, and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC)—as its Co-Chair. He serves on the Researcher Advisory Council of ORCID Inc., the Advisory Board of STEMUp Foundation, and is the Crossref Ambassador for Sri Lanka. With over 25 years of teaching and research experience, his interests span open data, digital transformation, information security, human-computer interaction, and educational technologies. He received his B.Sc. in Physical Sciences with First Class Honors from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a Master’s in Advanced Computing from the University of Colombo School of Computing and a Doctor of Engineering from Shimane University, Japan. A Fellow of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, UK, Lasith is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Kalynn Kennon is the Head of Data Engineering at the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) based at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health at the University of Oxford. She is responsible for the development and maintenance of data standards, the robustness of the data curation process, assuring the quality of the data, and the efficiency of the data curation team. She is especially interested in the linkage of disparate data sources and the enrichment of metadata for these resources to increase the interoperability and findability needed to generate new evidence and improve health outcomes. Before moving to Oxford, Kalynn worked for over four years on the Nashville Breast Health Study, a breast cancer epidemiology project at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and then six years coordinating a variety of interventional trials for children with language delays at the KidTalk group at Vanderbilt University. She has a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Vanderbilt University.

María Soledad Bravo Marchant is a Chilean journalist from the Universidad Católica de Chile who has vast experience in the design and implementation of policies, instruments and programs related to scientific information. She is currently in charge of the Scientific Information Unit in the Networks, Strategy and Knowledge ANID’s Sub-Directorate, an entity that commands the implementation of the National Infrastructure for Access to Scientific Information and the ANID Open Access Policy. She also leads the ORCID-Chile Consortium. Prior work includes the Ministry of Communications and Press, the Ministry of National Patrimony, and the Ministry of Education designing and implementing communication policies, coordinating specialized work teams in processing, systematization and publishing of information on public policies, programs and specific laws. In the private sector, she has coordinated multidisciplinary teams for electronic content management with focus on science, technology and innovation, and the higher education system.

Heath Marks is a professional with a wealth of management experience in the successful delivery of transformational information technology within the tertiary education and research sector. He was appointed by the Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT – caudit.edu.au) in July 2009 to head a team to deliver the sustainable operations of the Australian Access Federation (AAF) (Australia’s national trust authentication framework and from 2016 the ORCID Consortium Lead for Australia). Heath has been instrumental in the successful operations of the AAF, a membership and subscription-based company which is a not-for-profit and registered charity delivering national infrastructure for the research and education sector. Heath’s appointment with the AAF has seen him take the service from a grant funded technology start-up in trust and identity to a sustainable service providing cutting edge national digital research infrastructure in the Australian 2021 eResearch Infrastructure roadmap. Throughout his career, Heath has participated in many national and international committees and working groups on trust, identity, cyber security and company strategy. Heath has formal qualifications in information technology (BInfTech), and business (MBA, MTechMgt) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of the Company Directors (GACID).

Simon Porter is VP of Research Futures at Digital Science. He has forged a career transforming university practices in how data about research is used, both from administrative and eResearch perspectives. As well as making key contributions to research information visualization, he is well known for his advocacy of Research Profiling Systems and their capability to create new opportunities for researchers. Prior to joining Digital Science, Simon worked at the University of Melbourne, where he worked for 15 years in roles spanning the Library, Research Administration, and Information Technology.

Janet Remmington is Global Portfolio Director for the Humanities, Media & Arts and Humanities & Social Sciences International at Taylor & Francis. She oversees a portfolio of around 500 journals under the prestigious Routledge imprint and a diverse editorial team that serves scholarly and professional communities around the world. With over 20 years in academic publishing, Janet has editorial leadership experience across subjects spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She thrives in building and acquiring quality publishing venues, developing productive partnerships, and creating publication and engagement opportunities for researchers. Janet has also worked for Elsevier and Helicon publishers, and is active in a number of industry, scholarly, and creative bodies. She has served on the Executive Council of Research4Life and co-chaired the Publishing and Research Taskforce which informed the 2030 strategic plan. Janet’s areas of interest and commitment include global research equity and inclusion and accessibility in publishing. Complementing her publishing career, Janet remains research active, contributing to journal and book publications as an interdisciplinary scholar at the interface of literature, politics, and history with a focus on Africa. She has a PhD from the University of York, Masters degrees from the Universities of Oxford, London, and Cape Town, and a postgraduate publishing qualification from Oxford Brookes University. She too serves as a board member and trustee of the Poetry Translation Centre, a UK charity dedicated to fostering global creative excellence and cultural dialogue.

César is a leader with a strong background in systems engineering and organizational management. He founded Consortia with a mission to drive collaboration and develop critical projects that are pivotal for improving academic and research fields in higher education in Latin America. With a track record of success, César has made significant contributions to the academic, software, and information sectors. Prior to leading Consortia, César served as an educator for a decade at EAN University, imparting his knowledge to both undergraduate and graduate students. He contributed at DigitalWare, a renowned Colombian software house, and later held the position of Head of the Information Division at ASCOFAME the Colombian Association of Medical Schools, where he laid the foundation for his consortium vision. His positive career in the information sector further solidified his expertise. César spent eight years at WoltersKluwer-Ovid, where he excelled as the Sales Manager for Latin America, consistently exceeding set objectives. His dedication and impact were recognized throughout his role. Subsequently, he took on a pivotal role with Publiciencia, a distributor of various publishers in Colombia, where he continued consolidating his relation with customers in Latin America. César’s exceptional track record and unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration and driving forward key national and international projects but also his leadership and diverse experiences uniquely position him to contribute to the ORCID success and further its mission.

Carly Robinson is the Assistant Director for the Office of Information Products and Services in the US Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE OSTI). The Office of Information Products and Services (IPS) focuses on the dissemination of DOE-funded research and development results. IPS responsibilities include persistent identifier services, development and management of OSTI search and discovery tools, collection metadata quality and curation, communications, management of interagency and international products, and policy development and implementation. Carly is actively involved with PID organizations, including ORCID (developing and leading a consortium, serving as the former chair and current member of the Funder Interest Group), DataCite (developing and leading a consortium, serving as a former board member, serving on the Community Engagement Steering Group, and co-chairing the Americas Expert Group), Crossref (serving on the Funder Advisory Group), and ROR (serving on the Curation Advisory Board). Prior to joining DOE OSTI, Carly was an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow in both the US Senate and the DOE Office of Science. She has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Atmospheric Chemistry from the University of Colorado, and a B.S. in Applied Physics from Michigan Technological University.

Lori is the Assistant Vice President, Research Intelligence, at the University of Arizona. She has worked in research administration at the University of Arizona for nearly 30 years. Her career spans the lifecycle of research management from preaward through postaward. She works on evidence-based policies and marshalling research data in the service of the institution and the faculty who do research and using data to forecast and plan strategies for a resilient future for research. Lori has been involved in the ORCID community since 2011 and led the business analysis effort for SciENcv. She is the co-chair of the FDP’s Electronic Research Administration (eRA) committee, and has conducted presentation and training sessions on a host of topics at the AAU, APLU, NCURA, SRA, FDP, and Educause. She has presented on ORCID and ORCID-related topics since the development of SciENcv. Lori has many years of experience in research, software development, non-profit board leadership, and data analysis. She has a large network of colleagues willing to share their expertise and a particular passion for using data to improve the working lives of the researchers who help us understand the world. Lori received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona.

Ellen Tise has been the Senior Director of Library and Information Services at Stellenbosch University since January 2006. She previously held the positions of University Librarian (Director: Library Services) at the University of the Western Cape and Deputy University Librarian at the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as several other assignments at the University of the Western Cape. She has over 36 years extensive working experience in the academic library and information sector—27 years at senior management level. She served on other major library and information bodies, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Access to Learning Award Advisory Committee in 2007, and OCLC Members Council Delegate 2005-2008. Ms. Tise was appointed to the UNESCO International Advisory Committee of the Memory of the World for a four-year period from 2011-2015. She has recently completed serving a second two-year term as Chair of the Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Advisory Committee of IFLA and as a member of the Copyright and Legal Matters Advisory Committee of IFLA. She is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of the South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLIC) since 2022, as well as a member of the Library Services Advisory Board, University of the People, USA. She has published various articles in professional journals and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, seminars, symposia, etc.

Elaine Tham is Regional Director, Publishing Development (Asia) at PLOS. With a deep understanding of the Asian research landscape, she drives strategic initiatives to foster PLOS’s growth and impact across the region. Elaine actively cultivates collaborative relationships with research communities, policymakers, funders, and institutions in Asia, championing greater transparency, equity and openness in scholarly communication. She thrives on developing partnerships with local communities, built on mutual trust and understanding. Prior to joining PLOS in 2022, Elaine has previously worked at IOP Publishing, Cambridge University Press and Springer Nature. Her career in STM publishing spans over 20 years, with roles involving the development and implementation of Asia-Pacific regional publishing and partnerships strategies, content acquisition and community engagement, and leading teams across different continents. She has managed both book and journal portfolios across various subject areas. Elaine has served on the Conference Program Committee for OASPA in 2023 and 2024. She holds an MEng in Aeronautics from Imperial College, London.

Alla Zharinova is a distinguished Ukrainian economist and scholar. She holds a Doctor of Economic Sciences degree and serves as an associate professor. From 1993 to 2014, Dr. Zharinova held leadership positions in various research institutions and organizations, including the Ukrainian Institute of Scientific, Technical, and Economic Information; the Ukrainian Institute of Industrial Property; the Ukrainian State Center for Radio Frequencies; and the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. In the years 2014 to 2016, she served as the Head of the State Intellectual Property Service of Ukraine, demonstrating her expertise in intellectual property and legal matters. Since 2017, Dr. Zharinova has been fulfilling the responsibilities of the Director of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine. Under her leadership, the library successfully underwent a state evaluation and obtained the appropriate status of research institution. Since 2019, she has been elected as the Chair of the Technical Committee TC 144 “Information and Documentation,” responsible for the development, approval, and maintenance of national standards in the field of information, documentation, library science, and publishing, among others. Alla Zharinova is also the head of a research project titled “Development of the National Electronic Scientific Information System ‘URIS’ and the Implementation of Its Modules.” She is renowned for her significant contributions to the field of enterprise economics and scientific communication.

Stephanie provides administrative and logistical support to ORCID’s Board of Directors and

With more than 25 years of experience in product and platform development