About Social Assurance

 

Social Assurance builds engagement, communications, and compliance software for organizations that serve the public good—from community-focused financial service providers to schools and government entities. We empower mission-driven teams to communicate with confidence, collaborate securely, grow visibility and awareness, and build stronger communities while meeting the highest standards of accountability.

Who We Serve

Founded on the belief that transparency and trust are essential to meaningful engagement, Social Assurance develops technology that helps regulated organizations connect authentically with the people they serve. Our solutions support marketing, compliance, community development, and public affairs professionals who operate in environments where every message matters.

Today, Social Assurance builds engagement, communications, and compliance software for public and private sector industries subject to complex regulatory oversight, including banking and financial services, education, and government. Its brand portfolio includes both long-standing and AI-first solutions for engagement, content management, media asset management, cross-channel planning and publishing, compliance, and archival.

Our Brands

Who We Serve

Founded on the belief that transparency and trust are essential to meaningful engagement, Social Assurance develops technology that helps regulated organizations connect authentically with the people they serve. Our solutions support marketing, compliance, community development, and public affairs professionals who operate in environments where every message matters.

Today, Social Assurance builds engagement, communications, and compliance software for public and private sector industries subject to complex regulatory oversight, including banking and financial services, education, and government. Its brand portfolio includes both long-standing and AI-first solutions for engagement, content management, media asset management, cross-channel planning and publishing, compliance, and archival.

Our Brands

Our Mission

Across sectors, our mission is the same: to help organizations communicate with integrity, engage their communities meaningfully, and demonstrate their impact transparently.

Leadership Team

Ben Pankonin

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Pankonin is a seasoned entrepreneur, tech innovator, community leader, and successful business leader. Ben draws on vast experience leading scaled growth across early- and late-stage businesses in financial services, e-commerce, healthcare, and data management. He is particularly adept at navigating the complexities of heavily regulated industries. He holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and brings more than two decades of experience in tech.

Jill Johnson, EdD

President

Dr. Jill Johnson touts over 30 years of experience in education, first as an educator then as an administrator. Her dissertation research explored the role of school leaders in integrating student-led social media and content creation as an element of journalism, broadcasting, business, and marketing education. Dr. Jill holds a Bachelor’s in Education, two Master’s degrees in Instructional Technology and Education Administration, and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership.

Matt Secoske

Chief Information Officer

Matt Secoske is a skilled software architect and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience spanning the healthcare, financial services, media management, and hospitality industries. Matt’s breadth of experience includes involvement in Silicon Valley startups and management of global software development teams. He studied computer science and holds a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems.

Staci Dudley

Chief Operations Officer

Staci Dudley has spent over two decades in operations, working across IT, sales, and marketing. Staci is adept at data-driven decision making and solutions design and is passionate about aligning people, processes, and outcomes. She holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism and numerous project management certifications.

Anthony Estrada

Product Director

Anthony Estrada is an experienced product owner and director, leading development and innovation teams operating in the education, financial services, and media spaces. At Class Intercom, Anthony and his team take a student- and school-centric approach, building sleek, effective, user-friendly technology that aligns with the unique needs of learners and educators.

Katie Casillas, MBA

Chief Marketing Officer

Katie Casillas is an experienced marketing and communications leader who aims to humanize the impact of technology through storytelling. Katie has played a key role in the accelerated growth of numerous tech startups and is passionate about technology that makes an impact at scale. She holds a Bachelor’s in English Rhetoric and Composition and a Master’s in Business Administration.

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