Candidate Profiles
DAMA International 2026 Board Election Candidates
Meet the candidates for the 2027 to 2029 term. Select a candidate to read their bio and platform statement.
Individual Professional Members (IPM) Nominees
IPMs vote for the President (choose 1) and one Director at Large (choose 1).
Marilu Lopez
Candidate for President
Marilu Lopez
Marilu, CDMP® Master, based in Mexico City, is the owner and CEO of SEGDA®, a Mexican company that helps organizations through Data Management training, coaching on Data Strategies, and the implementation of their Data Management Operating Models. She is a co-founder and former president of the DAMA Mexico Chapter; former DAMA® Regional Coordinator for Latin America; former Presidents’ Council Chair; and former Chapter Services VP. She currently serves as Corporate Secretary for DAMA International®.
She dedicated 32 years to corporate life in the financial sector at a leading bank in Mexico before becoming a Data Management consultant and trainer. She’s a pioneer in the practice of Enterprise Architecture in Mexico, which led her to focus on Data Architecture and, from there, to expand her practice to Data Management, specializing in Data Governance, Metadata Management, and Data Quality Management. Marilu authored “Data Strategies for Data Governance,” in which she describes an attainable method for producing effective Data Strategies. Her book, originally written in English, has now been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and German.
Marilu is an international speaker, having delivered lectures or workshops in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the USA, Canada, the Czech Republic, China, and Thailand. She’s a Computer Engineer and holds an MBA, TOGAF, and DCAM 3.1 certifications.
Dr. Chun Yong Teo
Candidate for Director at Large
Dr. Chun Yong Teo
Dr. Chun Yong Teo is a data management and governance leader from Singapore with more than 20 years of experience spanning government and higher education. He currently serves as Director (Data Governance & Protection) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, where his work encompasses enterprise data governance, data protection, and responsible data use.
Prior to joining higher education, Chun Yong spent 19 years with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. His leadership roles included Senior Assistant Director for Data Management, Enterprise Information Management, and Business Analytics, where he led enterprise data governance, analytics, information management initiatives, and major data platform programmes.
He holds the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Master certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, as well as a Master of Technology in Digital Leadership from the National University of Singapore. He was also a member of the inaugural cohort of Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) Certificate Program. His professional interests include data governance, enterprise data strategy, data architecture, responsible AI, and the development of sustainable data capabilities.
Beyond his professional career, Chun Yong has extensive experience in professional and nonprofit governance. He serves as Secretary-General of the Singapore Chinese Physicians’ Association and holds board and academic leadership appointments with the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is also a Council Member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.
He brings to DAMA International a combination of practitioner experience, governance leadership, and an Asia-Pacific perspective.
Member Chapters Nominees
Member Chapters vote for two Chapter Directors (choose 2).
Eugene Desyatnik
Candidate for Chapter Director
Eugene Desyatnik
Eugene Desyatnik is a data and solutions architect and Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) and a Six Sigma Green Belt with 26 years of experience designing and delivering analytical and transactional database systems and supporting data governance initiatives. His expertise spans financial services, mortgage servicing, e-commerce, and the non-profit world. Eugene applies operational excellence principles and a passion for agile methodologies to deliver practical solutions while maintaining a forward-looking architectural vision. Eugene lives in Philadelphia, PA, where he is also the current president of his chapter. Eugene also serves as president of his neighborhood association, the Da Vinci Art Alliance, and his congregation.
Ron Legere
Candidate for Chapter Director
Ron Legere
An innovative, results driven, customer focused Information Management Professional with extensive experience in a variety of technologically sophisticated entities, within the gas, railway, retail, agricultural product marketing, government, banking, airline, gambling/gaming, and telecommunications sectors. An effective leader of both people and ideas through mentoring, collaborating and hands on strategy development. A pragmatic problem solver, whose strong technical and operational knowledge have helped to enhance organizations' service delivery and bottom line.
Following are portions of my data career and board of director experiences.
Data Related
- Built out a multi-disciplined data and information department based on data industry best practices and service.
- Created a first-class data services team to operate the full lifecycle corporate structured data stores achieving highly integrated mission critical data stores with only two 5-minute planned application and technical maintenance and close to zero unplanned down time.
- Introduced enterprise information management through two streams. One focused directly on data architecture hands-on skills and the other on raising understanding and commitment to data governance, data quality, metadata, and data provisioning.
- Created enterprise architecture inclusive of business, information, technology, and solution components
- Blended content and structured data to be collectively information focused assets all having a clear line of sight to the one Corporate Information Model
Board Related
- DAMA Chapter president, past president, treasurer (10+ years)
- Condo president, treasurer, member (25+ years)
- Strata/Hotel operations president, vice president, member (15 years)
- Running Races operations planning and execution (15+ years)
Natalia Roslik
Candidate for Chapter Director
Natalia Roślik
Natalia Roślik brings executive-level leadership, international consulting experience, and a strong commitment to advancing the global data management profession. She is serving her second term as Vice President of the DAMA Poland Chapter, contributing to chapter growth, member engagement, and collaboration across the international DAMA community.
Natalia is a Data Governance leader with over 10 years of experience delivering complex global transformation programs for multinational organizations across financial services, retail, and other industries. With a Big Four consulting background, she has advised senior executives, led cross-functional teams of 30+ professionals, and delivered enterprise-wide data management initiatives across multiple countries and regions.
She is also a lecturer at one of Poland’s leading private business universities, helping develop future data professionals and strengthen connections between academia and industry. A passionate volunteer, Natalia believes in giving back to the communities she is part of and creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, and grow.
Outside work, Natalia loves traveling, especially exploring green islands such as the Azores and the Canary Islands, and cycling with panniers. She enjoys ceramics and flowers, from those growing in her garden to beautiful cut flowers. Her newest dream is to join a traditional folk dance and song ensemble, combining her love of culture, community, and learning something new.
Natalia would bring to the DAMA International Board experience, energy, curiosity, and a genuine passion for connecting people across the global data community.
Antonino Letteriello
Candidate for Chapter Director
Bio and platform statement to be added.
Past Election Nominees
Looking for candidates from earlier DAMA International board elections? Browse the archive by year.