Our committees
Dozens of plain language experts volunteer their time to advance the Federation’s work
Our committees
As the Federation’s activities have grown, it has set up 4 standing committees to progress its agenda:
Certification
This committee is exploring how to develop systems and standards to certify plain language organizations, individuals and documents.
Communication
The communications committee supports the Federation’s publications, events, website, and branding.
Localization and Implementation
This committee is working to promote the ISO 24495 plain language standard and help as many countries as possible to adopt or translate it.
Training and Resources
The committee is developing best practice guidelines for plain language training, and is setting up a major Resource Bank of plain language information.
Committee chairs
Sarah Slabbert
Certification
Gael Spivak
Standard localization and implementation
Deanna Lorianni
Communications
Leah Hackleman-Good
Training and Resources
Sub-committee chairs
Certification subcommittees
Organizations: Deborah S. Bosley (Chair) — United States
Individuals: Milva Finnegan — United States
Documents: Bede Sunter (Chair) — Australia
Systems: Neil James — Australia
Training and Resources subcommittees
Training: Christa Ptatschek — Canada
Resource bank: Justine Piette — Belgium
Business model: Neil James — Australia
Communications subcommittees
Strategy: Awa Thioye — Canada
Publications: Antoinique (Ante) van Staden — South Africa
Events: Vacant
Brand and Templates: Carolyn Watt — Canada
Accessibility: Deanna Lorianni — USA
Website: Vacant