In response to an increasing interest in and a demand for its certification services, the Global Certification Forum (GCF) expanded its core team in readiness for 2023. As part of the investment in the organization’s resources, GCF appointed Carlos Pedraz Rodríguez as head of business development.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking applications for a position on its National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).

Verizon Frontline introduced Chief Kara Kalkbrenner, former chief of the Phoenix Fire Department, as the newest member of the Verizon First Responder Advisory Council (VFRAC), bringing 37 years of public-safety experience to the role.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) presented the State Technology Innovator Award to three public servants during the NASCIO 2022 Annual Conference.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly announced the selection of Mona Harrington as assistant director for the agency’s National Risk Management Center (NRMC). Harrington started at CISA as deputy assistant director for the NRMC in February and has been serving as acting assistant director since March.

EvaClean Infection Prevention Solutions appointed Kevin Molis to its advisory board.

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) elected Doreen Bogdan-Bogdan-Martin as secretary general.

The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) announced that beginning October 3rd, UTC Senior Legislative Assistant Eric Wagner will move to the newly created role of Manager, Advocacy.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) began accepting applications for its open CEO position.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) announced that Sophia Muirhead will become its executive director and chief operating officer (COO), effective on January 1, 2023.