Washington, District of Columbia, United States, August 2025 – Internet2, a leading nonprofit, member-driven advanced technology corporation, has announced the appointment of Tripti Sinha as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2025.
With over 30 years of experience in information technology, governance, operations, and policy, Tripti Sinha has been a steadfast advocate for advancing cyberinfrastructure and internet technologies within the research and education ecosystem. She currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at the University of Maryland, where she leads the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure and Internet Global Services unit in the Division of Information Technology. She also serves as Executive Director of Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX), a multi-state regional research and education network. In her current role, she oversees regional networking operations, AI-optimized computing and research technology support, and the National Quantum Laboratory.
“Sinha brings strategic vision, technical depth, and proven leadership to build on Internet2’s nearly 30-year legacy during a transformational time for research and education,” said Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University, and Internet2 Board Chair. “Embracing the collaboration and trust that define our community, she will unite staff and community members to advance innovation, discovery, and lasting progress for a better world.”
Tripti Sinha will succeed Howard Pfeffer as President and CEO.
Key Roles in Technology and Policy
Sinha is internationally recognized for her thought leadership in internet governance and her contributions to the global technical internet ecosystem. She currently chairs the Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). She has also served as Chair of the Board of Directors of The Quilt, in addition to her key roles at the University of Maryland and MAX.
Leading Internet2’s Mission
As President and CEO, Sinha will lead Internet2 in furthering its core mission of enabling collaboration across U.S. higher education institutions to advance academic, research, and service imperatives. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, she will engage a broad community of universities, government bodies, state networks, and corporate partners to drive innovation and scientific discovery that elevate the global research and learning environment.
“It is a privilege to step into the role of President and CEO at Internet2, an organization with a mission that is critical to the future of research and education,” said Tripti Sinha. “The collaborative spirit of this community is one of our greatest strengths. I look forward to working with our community and staff to continue pioneering innovative solutions and developing a shared vision for the future.”
Rigorous National Search Process
The appointment of Sinha follows a national search that began in May, facilitated by executive search firm WittKieffer and led by Cynthia Larive, Chancellor, University of California Santa Cruz, and Vice Chair, Internet2 Board. The search committee also included:
- Deborah F. Dent, CIO, Jackson State University
- Louis Fox, President and CEO, CENIC
- Klara Jelinkova, Vice President and University CIO, Harvard University
- Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer, Instructure
- Derek Masseth, Executive Director, Sun Corridor Network
- Valter Nordh, CEO, NORDUnet
- Daniel A. Reed, Presidential Professor of Computational Science, University of Utah
- Sean Reynolds, Vice President and CIO, Northwestern University
“Following a rigorous national search, we welcome Tripti as the next leader of Internet2,” said Cynthia Larive. “With clarity, authenticity, and purpose, she is well-positioned to expand upon our collective successes and deliver new value to uplift the research and education community.”
About Internet2
Internet2 is a nonprofit, member-driven advanced technology community founded by leading U.S. higher education institutions in 1996. It serves 347 U.S. universities, 59 government agencies, 46 regional and state education networks, and through them, supports over 80,000 community anchor institutions, more than 1,000 InCommon participants, 62 corporations, and 70 national research and education network operators across over 100 countries.
Internet2 delivers a broad portfolio of technology solutions that empower its members through integrated services spanning advanced networking, trust and identity frameworks, and customized tools that support education, research, and service missions.
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