Process First · @tbecker
Tom Becker
Non-profit governance background. Coordinates the Institute's peer review circles.
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Governance philosophy
“Good process will sometimes produce decisions I dislike, and I would still defend the process.”
What could change my mind?
Evidence that the process I am defending systematically excludes people it should include.
Material conflict disclosures
Disclosure currentLast updated 7/9/2026
- Unpaid board member of a non-profit that has not sought treasury funding.
Standards commitments
- Publish a written rationale for every vote
- Declare and recuse where a conflict exists
- Participate in a peer review circle each term
Recent published vote rationales
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- Voted YesGA-2026-036 · 5/30/2026
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“Enforcement detail is thin, but the action commits to a review cycle, which is where the detail can land.”
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Public resources authored
- Expert Review Request Template
Events and workshops contributed to
- Peer review circle steward, 2026 cohort
- Workshop: Recusal in practice (March 2026)
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