DCIIA Committees
Where members come together to exchange ideas, collaborate on emerging issues, and shape the industry’s leading thought leadership.
Why join a DCIIA committee?
There's a place for you to collaborate with experts and make an impact. Meeting virtually, they provide a platform to exchange ideas and drive meaningful change.
Expand your network
Connect directly with peers from across the retirement ecosystem while hearing directly from industry leaders about trends, innovations, and priorities.
Stay at the center of the conversation
Ensure your organization has a voice in the discussions driving progress across the retirement landscape.
Standing Committees
DCIIA’s committees bring members together around shared interests to foster discussion and collaboration and produce thought leadership including webinars, short papers, and events. All members and plan sponsors are invited to join and participate in our committees.
Editorial & Communications Advisory Group
Offers guidance on DCIIA’s thought leadership initiatives, such as events, white papers, and other content, and includes communications professionals and subject matter experts from member organizations.
Lee Freitag
Capital Group
Danielle Gladstone
State Street Global Advisors
Investment Policy & Design Committee / ESG Working Group
This committee group advances best practices in DC investment design by promoting practical education, and materials that help plan sponsors and policymakers make informed decisions. It develops “how‑to” resources and highlights the value of institutional investment approaches.
Michelle Rappa
Neuberger Berman
Hannah Schriner
Meketa Investment Group
Global Committee
Supports development of multi‑national and non‑U.S. defined contribution plans by analyzing global plan design, monitoring legislative and market developments, and identifying best practices. It promotes cross‑border efficiencies and creates practical resources.
Chris Weirath
Morningstar, Inc.
Brian Abshire
Aon
Plan Design & Administration Committee
Provides a forum for sharing best practices in plan design and administration, including the use of institutional investment approaches. It encourages strong operational practices, delivers education tailored to multiple audiences, and serves as an operational and technical resource for projects led by other DCIIA committees.
Simon Franklin
Empower
Sue Walton
Capital Group
Public Policy Committee
Provides a forum for educating the defined contribution community on policy issues, fostering dialogue between policymakers and industry stakeholders, and advocating for sound, mission‑aligned solutions. Participates in the Public Policy Forum Steering Committee and serves as a resource for education and best practices across public policy issues.
Michael Kreps
Groom Law Group
Alejandro Roman
S&P Dow Jones Indices
Regional Ambassadors
The DCIIA Ambassador Program advances the association’s mission by bringing together engaged retirement professionals in their local communities to help improve retirement outcomes. Ambassadors expand member involvement by hosting events each year that create an approachable environment for prospects, strengthen networking, and offer a balanced mix of social and content‑driven programming.
Michael Wilson
Fidelity Investments
Jennifer Flodin
Mercer
Fred Stewart
Morgan Stanley
Retirement Income Committee
Advances education and fiduciary best practices for institutional retirement income solutions, shaping industry dialogue around participant outcomes. Serves as an educational resource and helps plan sponsors evaluate and manage income solutions.
Jamie McAllister
Callan
Karen Neeley
Pacific Life
Workplace Excellence Committee
Explores ways that DCIIA can increase awareness and visibility of workplace excellence initiatives. Celebrating Leaders and Rising Stars in the annual Workplace Excellence Awards.
Kai Walker
Bank of America
Vikrant Arya
TIAA/Nuveen
