The Harvard Corporation, the governing board of Harvard University, is currently in the spotlight due to the controversy surrounding the university's president, Claudine Gay. The 13-member board is responsible for major policy decisions and the hiring of the university president. The current members include individuals with diverse backgrounds, such as business, academia, and government. Notable members include Timothy R. Barakett, Kenneth I. Chenault, Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, and others. The board expanded in 2010 to improve communication with the Harvard community. The current president, Dr. Claudine Gay, is the first Black president and the second woman to hold the position.