Governance Structure
Let Data Speak is being established with governance by a distinguished founding board of experts committed to maintaining the highest standards of independence, transparency, and scientific integrity.
Our Governance Principles
Four core principles will guide our organizational governance and ensure we maintain public trust in our mission.
Independence Commitment
Our board will operate independently from commercial interests, ensuring unbiased analysis and decision-making.
Transparency Standards
All governance processes, policies, and decisions will be documented and made publicly available.
Founding Expertise
Founding board members bring deep expertise in health data, public health policy, and scientific communication.
Accountability Framework
Regular reporting and oversight will ensure responsible stewardship of resources and mission fulfillment.
Founding Board of Directors
Our founding board brings together leaders from government health agencies, data science, and scientific education to establish and guide our mission.
Alastair Thomson
Former Chief Data Officer, ARPA-H
Former CDO of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), bringing deep expertise in health data strategy and government health initiatives.
Board Member
Public Health Data Expert
A recognized expert in public health data.
Board Member
Science Communication Expert
A recognized expert in communicating and educating on complex scientific concepts.
Collective Expertise
Our founding board members bring complementary expertise essential for establishing effective governance of a health data analysis organization.
Government Health Leadership
Deep experience in federal health agencies including ARPA-H and CDC, bringing understanding of health policy and public health priorities.
Data Science Excellence
Expertise in large-scale health data analysis, epidemiological methods, and evidence-based decision-making in complex health systems.
Scientific Communication
Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences, essential for our public education mission.
Operational Policies
Comprehensive policies ensure ethical operation and maintain public trust in our analytical work and organizational governance.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Comprehensive policies requiring disclosure and management of potential conflicts of interest for all board members and staff.
Data Governance Policy
Strict protocols for data access, use, and protection, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards.
Publication Policy
Guidelines ensuring all analyses meet scientific standards and undergo appropriate review before publication.
Financial Transparency
Regular disclosure of funding sources, expenditures, and financial relationships with partner organizations.
Oversight & Reporting
Quarterly Board Meetings
Regular board meetings to review organizational performance, approve major initiatives, and ensure mission alignment.
Annual Public Report
Comprehensive annual reporting on activities, impact, financials, and key organizational developments.
External Audit
Independent financial and operational audits to ensure accountability and compliance with non-profit regulations.
Transparency Commitment
Advisory Structure
Beyond our core board, we maintain advisory relationships with experts in specific domains including biostatistics, epidemiology, health informatics, and science communication.
This extended network ensures we have access to specialized expertise for complex analyses while maintaining our commitment to independence and scientific rigor.
All advisory relationships are disclosed publicly, and advisors are subject to the same conflict of interest policies as board members.