Meet the team

Our leaders are the foundation of our success. Learn more about them and their vision for ACTS to help improve governance and the lives of citizenry around the world.

Christopher Nelson

“Globally, there’s a tremendous opportunity to help governments use technology that makes the entire ecosystem better,” says Chris Nelson, assistant general counsel of proactive risk engagement for Microsoft. Nelson reveals how ACTS strengthens Microsoft’s compliance culture.

Norman Hodne

“What I’m excited about with ACTS is that we can create systems that quickly analyze billions of rows of data to help spot potential problems, and do something about it,” says Norm Hodne, program director, ACTS. Hodne shares his belief that ACTS helps governments turn back the tide on corruption.

Becca Potter

“It makes me proud to work at Microsoft, a company that uses technology to help governments—to help people—in a way that can transform an entire country,” says Becca Potter, partner development manager, ACTS. Potter talks about her work overseeing ACTS’ opportunities in Europe, Middle East, and Africa to improve transparency and bring government data to life.

Justine Thompson

“We’re talking to governments and learning directly from them the issues they want to focus on. We are building solutions that people need,” says Justine Thompson, senior business program manager for ACTS. Thompson shares what she believes is unique about what Microsoft ACTS offers.

Frehiwot Getnet

“We have a big mission—to try and help every person and organization on the planet achieve more,” says Frehiwot Getnet, an ACTS business program manager. Getnet shares how her data analytics background and work with ACTS reinforces her belief that data holds the key to empowering governments with more transparency and community trust.

Elizabeth Mahmood Kleban

Elizabeth Mahmood Kleban, business program manager for ACTS, reveals her passion for finding new technology and working with “incredibly diverse teams inside Microsoft who have this deep knowledge touching an unreal range of disciplines.”