Research and Publications

Technical Standards I collaborated with various working groups in the development of the following technical standards and specifications, providing key subject matter expertise (usability, accessibility, taxonomy, information architecture, subject use cases). Subject Delegation of Authority. (draft in Leadership Counsel review, publication expected in 3Q2026). Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Populations Work Group, Kantara Initiative. Inclusive Purpose … Read more

Portfolio: Me2B Alliance

Background The Me2B Alliance is a standards development organization comprised of software engineers, policy analysts, UX experts, business and philanthropic leaders who are committed to giving individuals more say in how technology treats people. We are setting up a rigorous independent testing and certification program for websites, apps and connected devices. The Me2B Alliance is … Read more

The Occasional Mentor: Kill Your Darlings

THE OCCASIONAL MENTOR is a semi-regular column based on questions I’ve answered on Quora, heard on Slack groups, and other career advice I’ve given over the prior month. Feel free to challenge me in the comments, if you have a different experience. Kill Your Darlings I am working on a project with a friend who … Read more