diff --git a/github/libp2p.yml b/github/libp2p.yml
index 3f0edc7..2bd81a8 100644
--- a/github/libp2p.yml
+++ b/github/libp2p.yml
@@ -980,10 +980,6 @@ repositories:
           contexts:
             - Comment
           strict: true
-    collaborators:
-      push:
-        - dhuseby
-        - p-shahi
     default_branch: master
     delete_branch_on_merge: false
     files:
@@ -5097,13 +5093,14 @@ teams:
       # INFO: There are others who could certainly qualify to be members of this team.
       # There is a balance to be had to ensure there are enough knowledgeable people available to support the needs/requests of the github org,
       # and reducing risk by not having too many with the escalation path that this role affords.
-      maintainer:
-        - dhuseby
       member:
         # Why @achingbrain?
         # 1. Long-time and active libp2p maintainer, especially to js-libp2p.
         # 2. JS leader at IP Shipyard, which is an organization receiving significant grant funding for libp2p development and maintenance.
         - achingbrain
+        # Why @dhuseby?
+        # 1. Project community leader interfacing with multiple implementation teams.
+        - dhuseby
         # Why p-shahi?
         # 1. TPM for libp2p implementations like go-libp2p and js-libp2p as part of IP Shipyard and cross-implementation technical work.
         # 2. Active and experienced with github-mgmt in helping engineering teams the last year.