diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 198148789..a712b764e 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ approvers:
   - anfernee
   - cheftako
   - jkh52
+  - ipochi
 emeritus_approvers:
   - andrewsykim
   - caesarxuchao