Emily Stearns is a seasoned consortium management professional with an outstanding track record in providing policy and strategic direction for technical standard-setting alliances. As an executive leader, Ms. Stearns has acquired over 15 years of experience in alliance formation, board governance, membership management, technology marketing, and operational policies. Her expertise has helped organizations such as Advanced Access Content System, Continua Health Alliance, Intel Common Building Blocks Program, and Khronos Group accomplish their goals and objectives.

Ms. Stearns holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the Consumer Technology Association's Communication Platforms Trade Association and Continua Health Alliance. She was also the Director of VTM Group's Initiatives Management division, where she managed partnerships for nearly 40 industry alliances. Currently, Ms. Stearns is the Managing Director of Khronos Group, overseeing its operations and driving its growth.

Her professional experience, expertise, skills, and interests revolve around consortium management, technical standards, board governance, membership management, partnership building, technology marketing, operational policies, and business growth. Some of her notable achievements include leading and building a team of over 40 Account Managers, Account Coordinators, and Membership Support personnel, and consulting for cutting-edge technology standards organizations.