Social Governance System
Social Governance System
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Interested in volunteering? See our open positions — no formal application required.
Grant founded the Social Governance System with the conviction that the principles of management systems — proven in business, healthcare, aviation, and logistics — have never been applied to how we govern ourselves. SGS is his attempt to build what comes next.
Colby Elder brings AI, automation, and software expertise to the Social Governance System. As Secretary, Colby is responsible for the organization's records, governance documentation, and operational continuity. On the technical side, he is actively involved in building the digital infrastructure that underpins SGS's platform — ensuring that the systems powering evidence review, public deliberation, and AI collaboration are built to scale.
A chef trained and working in high-end restaurants, Ashton understands what it takes to deliver excellence under pressure, work as part of a team, and serve people directly. For the Social Governance System, Ashton connects the mission with communities most often left out of governance conversations — youth, the LGBTQ+ community, and grassroots groups beyond the reach of traditional institutions.