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The Governance Advisory Board (GAB) ensures that the structure, policies, and procedures of ACM SIGGRAPH are reflective of what we do, what we should be doing, and are the most effective and efficient possible. The scope of the GAB is all of ACM SIGGRAPH, both the major conferences (SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia) and all of the subunits (Standing Committees, Advisory Boards, and Affinity Groups). The GAB does not make final decisions on issues but sends them to the Executive Committee for approval. Changes are reflected either in the ACM SIGGRAPH Policy Guidelines or in the Bylaws. The ACM SIGGRAPH Chair shall always be a member of the Governance Advisory Board. The other members of GAB are either Executive Committee Directors or Chairs of other ACM SIGGRAPH units. For example, as of July 2025 the GAB consisted of the Chair-elect, Chair, Past-Chair, Past-Past-Chair, Treasurer-elect, CAG and SACAG Chairs, and the Chair of the Arts Advisory Board. The GAB has a bi-weekly Zoom meeting. Since the meetings are virtual, there is no budget associated with the GAB.

The Chair’s responsibilities are:

• Is an ex officio member of the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee
• Attends all EC meetings and acts as parliamentarian and advisor on policy issues.
• Tracks all senior leadership position terms that are not tracked by the Nominations Committee (Affinity Group Chairs, Advisory Group Chairs, and Award Sub-Chairs) and reports to the Chair of EC when a term is nearing end.
• Oversees the GAB’s compliance with ACM SIGGRAPH and ACM policies.
• Ensures that meetings are properly planned and conducted efficiently.
• Presents all GAB proposed policies to the ACM SIGGRAPH EC for approval.
• Supervises and/or develops documents and policies: specifically, the Chair maintains the GAB To Do list, the Change Log for the ACM SIGGRAPH Policy Guidelines, and the annual report. The Chair will also be responsible for updating the ACM SIGGRAPH Policy Guidelines when new policies are approved.
• Ensure that the Committee’s activities are in line with its objectives and mission.
• In consultation with the committee shall identify initiatives, tasks, a need for subcommittees and areas for the GAB to pursue. 
• Oversees management of GAB initiatives and ongoing projects.
• Maintains open and frequent communication with the GAB members. The Chair shall keep GAB members informed of all important deadlines, initiatives, and other GC related information and provide updates at least quarterly.
• In consultation with the committee shall identify the need for additional GAB members. 

Interested applicants should send their applications to project-manager@acmsiggraph.org. 

The Computer Animation Festival Advisory Board (CAFAB) is composed of
past and future directors of the Computer Animation Festival from both
SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia. The CAFAB provides long term vision to
the CAF while helping to promote the SIGGRAPH Organization and
Conferences.

The Chair interacts with the CAFAB members to help with high-level
tasks and issues related to the upcoming (and future) SIGGRAPH and
SIGAsia Computer Animation Festivals. This extends to year-round
activities like the Computer Animation Festival Traveling Show.

As with other advisory groups, the CAFAB chair also interacts with
other SIGGRAPH committees on issues pertaining to the CAF.

Applicants should send their applications to project-manager@acmsiggraph.org.

The ACM SIGGRAPH Nominations Committee is pleased to introduce the candidates for the 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH election.  This year, there are 6 candidates running for two open positions for Director at Large. We also have two candidates running for the role of ACM SIGGRAPH Treasurer.

These candidates all have one thing in common: a strong vision for how our vibrant community of researchers and practitioners can respond to and shape the future. Learn more about adding your voice to these important conversations by becoming an ACM SIGGRAPH member. To vote in this year’s election, which commences on June 17th, you must be a member by June 16th.

The Nominations Committee would like to thank Jade Morris and Monique Chang for their support in preparing for this year’s election, and to Zoe Rierson for her copy editing support.

• Dena DeBry, Chair, ACM SIGGRAPH Nominations Committee

Baoquan Chen, Candidate for Director at Large

Baoquan Chen is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean at Peking University with a career intertwined with the ACM SIGGRAPH community since 1998. Baoquan holds joint appointments at the Beijing Film Academy and Peking University’s School of Art. He has experience bridging Eastern and Western academic environments, with a career that has included positions at the University of Minnesota, leadership roles at Shandong University and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology,

Baoquan has made many contributions to computer graphics with 70 publications in SIGGRAPH conferences and Transactions on Graphics, earning a SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 best paper award. He has been inducted into both the ACM SIGGRAPH Academy and IEEE Visualization Academy.

Baoquan’s service to SIGGRAPH includes chairing SIGGRAPH Asia 2014, serving on numerous committees, and editorial work for ACM Transactions on Graphics. He advocates for embracing AI advances in graphics while maintaining ACM SIGGRAPH’s core values of combining arts and science, and aims to help the organization become more forward-looking and inclusive.

Hongbo Fu, Candidate for Director at Large

Hongbo Fu has been an active participant in the SIGGRAPH community since 2006, contributing in multiple capacities from author to conference chair. He currently serves as Professor and Acting Head of the Division of Arts & Machine Creativity at HKUST, following a 15-year career at City University of Hong Kong’s School of Creative Media.

Holding a PhD in Computer Science from HKUST (2007), Hongbo’s research focuses on computer graphics, HCI, and computer vision. He is a prolific researcher with 150+ publications, including 70+ journal papers in premier venues like ACM Transactions on Graphics, IEEE TVCG, and IEEE PAMI. His SIGGRAPH contributions include serving as SIGGRAPH Asia Conference Chair (2016), on the Conference Advisory Group (2015-2017), and in multiple leadership roles, including Papers Assistant Chair, E-Tech Program Chair, and Workshop Chair. Beyond SIGGRAPH, he serves as Vice-Chair of the Asiagraphics Association (2021-present), has held leadership positions in graphics conferences including Pacific Graphics and Computational Visual Media, and provided editorial service for multiple journals.

If elected, Hongbo aims to strengthen East-West relations in the graphics community, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and enhance cooperation between global graphics associations by leveraging his own experiences across Asia, North America, and Europe.

Niloy Mitra, Candidate for Director A

Niloy Mitra is a computer graphics researcher who leads the Smart Geometry Processing group at University College London and heads the Adobe Research London Lab. With degrees from IIT Kharagpur and Stanford University (where he completed his PhD under Leonidas Guibas), Niloy has made numerous contributions to the field of computer graphics, particularly in shape analysis, geometric processing, and machine learning frameworks for generating high-quality visual content.

His professional recognitions include the ACM SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award (2013), the British Computer Society Roger Needham Award (2015), the Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2019), and induction into the SIGGRAPH Academy in 2023.

If elected as a director, Niloy hopes to address key challenges facing the graphics community, including balancing data-driven methods with artistic creativity, developing technologies that enhance rather than displace human talent, and bridging fragmented communities of artists, creators, and researchers. As SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Chair in 2022, Niloy introduced the Conference/Dual track. He is particularly focused on maintaining SIGGRAPH’s high standards of review quality while managing the rapid growth in submissions and developing solutions that preserve scientific integrity while advancing the field.

Kalina Borkiewicz, Candidate for Director B

Kalina Borkiewicz is a scientist, artist, and data storyteller who bridges scientific visualization, film production, and human-centered computing. Her career spans academia, journalism, and supercomputing, with current roles including Associate Graphic Editor at The New York Times and her previous role of Director of Visualization at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. She is currently a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Utah.

Kalina has served as the 2023 SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival Director, the 2025 Courses Chair, a member of the Nominations Committee, and as a reviewer and juror. She has been a contributor to both SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia. Her professional work includes producing immersive fulldome films, concert graphics, and IMAX productions, showcasing her ability to translate complex scientific data into compelling visual narratives.

As a woman in tech, first-generation immigrant, and neurodivergent professional, Kalina brings a unique perspective on inclusive leadership. If elected, she would like to focus on reconnecting with adjacent fields like visualization and gaming, improving attendee retention through data-driven approaches, and strengthening ACM SIGGRAPH’s year-round value as a membership organization. She believes SIGGRAPH is at an inflection point that presents both challenges and opportunities, requiring strategic thinking and bold action to sustain its unique position as a community where artists, scientists, and technologists collaborate effectively.

Patricia Beckman Wells, Candidate for Director B

Patricia is an accomplished filmmaker, technologist, and educator whose relationship with SIGGRAPH began in 1997. Her diverse career spans executive roles at DreamWorks SKG and Walt Disney Animation Studios, academic program development, and consulting on advanced technologies like Epic Games’ Unreal Metahuman project. She currently operates virtual and AI production studios in Los Angeles.

Her contributions to SIGGRAPH include chairing the Education Committee, founding and leading the FJORG! Animation Marathon for three years, and presenting on diversity in 2021. As an award-winning filmmaker, her work has been featured at over 300 festivals, including Slamdance, LACMA, and CERN, with her latest AI-generated short Mombomb, Part 1 receiving international recognition.

Patricia is also the author of Face It: A Visual Reference for Multi-Ethnic Facial Modeling, which is in its second edition. She was the founder of the Interactive Media Arts program at Irvine Valley College, earning a Distinguished Educator Award. If elected, her goal is to strengthen SIGGRAPH’s position at the intersection of creativity and technology by championing ethical AI integration, global inclusion, expanded mentorship opportunities, and greater access to emerging technologies for independent creators and educators.

Kenny Mitchell, Candidate for Director B

Kenny Mitchell has been an active SIGGRAPH community member since first attending the conference in Orlando in 1998, following his early exposure to SIGGRAPH proceedings during his undergraduate studies at Edinburgh University. With a career spanning both academia and industry, Kenny currently serves as a Senior at Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, while also holding positions as a professor at Edinburgh Napier University and as research lead for an EU-funded consortium focused on full body presence online.

His industry experience includes founding Disney Research’s UK lab, contributing to the Harry Potter game series, working on Steven Spielberg’s BAFTA award-winning Boom Blox at EA, and leading rendering visuals for Roblox. His technical contributions include four ACM Transactions on Graphics papers, more than 50 patent awards and two Best of Disney Technology awards.

Kenny has served ACM SIGGRAPH through reviewing papers, organizing workshops and Birds of a Feather sessions, helping launch Proceedings of the ACM and ACM Games: Research and Practice, and most recently, serving on the Conference Advisory Group for three years. If elected, he hopes to empower diverse voices within the SIGGRAPH community, with a particular focus on supporting game and movie developers while maintaining SIGGRAPH’s high standards for artistic content and technical achievement.

Jenny Dana, Candidate for ACM SIGGRAPH Treasurer

Jenny Dana is an independent computer graphics software practitioner with extensive experience spanning academia, government, startups, Fortune 100 companies, and entrepreneurship. Her research interests focus on real-time graphics, XR, and AI. She holds a BA in Computer Science from UC Santa Cruz and an MS in Computer Science from Syracuse University.

Jenny has been an active ACM SIGGRAPH member since 1987 and has served the organization in numerous volunteer capacities. Her SIGGRAPH contributions include roles on the Professional & Student Chapters Committee, a previous term on the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee as the Information Technology Services chair, and as a member of the Nominations Committee. She has also contributed to SIGGRAPH conferences as a paper author, reviewer, subcommittee member for Papers, Courses, and General Submissions, and jury member for various programs.

As a candidate for ACM SIGGRAPH Treasurer, Jenny will advocate for implementing sustainable financial strategies and streamlining the activities that contribute to the financial health of the organization, including membership and sponsorship models. Jenny aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that retains engaged members throughout their careers. She emphasizes the importance of supporting chapter activities and fostering professional connections within the community. Her commitment to ACM SIGGRAPH stems from her appreciation of how the organization connects diverse global researchers, practitioners, artists, educators, and students through their shared passion for computer graphics and interactive techniques.

Corinne Price, Candidate for ACM SIGGRAPH Treasurer

Corinne’s SIGGRAPH journey began as a Student Volunteer in 2002, progressing to roles in Communications, chairing the Early Career Development Committee (2014-2020), serving as Student Volunteer Chair for SIGGRAPH 2019, and managing the Attendee Experience for SIGGRAPH’s first fully virtual conference in 2020. Throughout these positions, Corinne has gained relevant financial experience developing detailed budgets and managing team expenses within ACM SIGGRAPH’s financial framework.

Corinne holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biological Engineering from Cornell University and currently works as a Management and Program Analyst specializing in procurement, strategic planning, and operations. Her career includes positions at major organizations like Northrop Grumman IT, KPMG, Accenture, and ICF, where she supported federal clients in project management, cost estimating, business analysis, and portfolio planning. Her professional credentials include certifications as a Technology Business Management Executive, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, Project Management Professional, and ITIL Foundations.

If elected Treasurer, Corinne aims to provide transparent financial guidance to the Executive Committee and Conference Advisory Groups, develop financial strategies that maximize resources, support innovation, and streamline processes. Her focus would be on building financial approaches that empower the organization to invest in member development and community vibrancy, which are particularly important as SIGGRAPH navigates increasingly constrained financial environments.