This session will:

• Explores how a top-down leadership model can effectively drive enterprise-wide data governance
• Highlights the role of enforceable policies and standards in strengthening data risk management practices
• Demonstrates how key risk indicators (KRIs) provide measurable insights into data risk posture
• Shares lessons learned from maturing data risk practices within a complex organizational structure
• Offers practical strategies for aligning governance efforts with enterprise risk objectives

Speaker: Sandra Bowman, Sr. Consultant, Data Governance Advisor, Nationwide

Sandi Bowman is a Senior Consultant and Data Governance Advisor at Nationwide, where she has spent the past five years driving strategic initiatives in Data Risk Management. With deep expertise in enterprise data governance, Sandi plays a key role in aligning data practices with risk oversight through the Secretary role of the Enterprise Data Risk Committee. Her work focuses on embedding governance into business processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and elevating data as a critical asset in risk-aware decision-making. Sandi brings a practical, leadership-driven perspective to advancing data governance maturity across the enterprise.