The Mission Innovation Secretariat carries out core administrative functions. These functions include providing guidance to countries for information requests, maintaining records, coordinating multilateral activities in support of MI Sub-Groups and areas of emphasis, facilitating active involvement by all MI members, and leading a variety of communications activities—from maintaining the website to publishing press releases. The Secretariat also provides support to the Steering Committee regarding evolving MI needs and opportunities, in coordination with outside experts.
Individuals serving in the Secretariat are shown below.

Sarah Webb
Head of Secretariat
United Kingdom

Jennie Dodson
Operations Manager
United Kingdom

Sharon Kearney
Operations Manager and Steering Committee Chair Support
European Commission

Lindsay Brown
Communications Manager
Canada

Julie Anderson
Communications
Canada

Cathy Chen
Analysis & Joint Research Sub-Group Liaison
Canada

Laura Cuesta
Ministerial Planning Team Liaison
European Commission

Rossella Guzzo-Foliaro
Communications Manager
European Commission

Leila Pagnini
Operations Support
European Commission
Anne Sofie Bender
Business and Investor Engagement Sub-Group Liaison
Denmark