

meet our executive committee 2025-2028
Elected IASP Members
Council of National & Regional Representatives
The Council of National and Regional Representatives provides representation in over 80 countries. The Council elect two Co-Chairs who sit ex-officio on the Executive Committee
IASP College of Presidents
The College of Presidents is comprised of the past presidents of IASP and provides mentorship to the Executive Committee and are available to represent the organization, provide advice and expertise, undertake investigations and reviews, and present recommendations and conclusions. The Council select a representative who sits ex-officio on the Executive Committee.
Years | Presidents of IASP | Country |
2020 - 2024 | Rory O'Connor | UK |
2017 – 2020 | Murad Khan | Pakistan |
2013 – 2017 | Ella Arensman | Ireland |
2009 – 2013 | Lanny Berman | USA |
2005 – 2009 | Brian Mishara | Canada |
2003 – 2005 | Lars Mehlum | Norway |
1999 – 2003 | Diego De Leo | Australia |
1997 – 1999 | Robert Goldney | Australia |
Years | Presidents of IASP | Country |
1995 – 1997 | Jean-Pierre Soubrier | France |
1991 – 1995 | David Lester | USA |
1989 – 1991 | Nils Retterstøl | Norway |
1985 – 1989 | Kalle Achté | Finland |
1979 – 1985 | Walter Pöldinger | Switerland |
1973 – 1979 | Norman Farberow | USA |
1971 – 1973 | Erwin Stengel | UK |
1961 – 1971 | Erwin Ringel | Austria |
International Advisory Council
IASP’s International Advisory Council (IAC) brings unique knowledge and skills to IASP which complement the knowledge and skills of the Executive Committee and CEO, in order to develop the business concepts and activities of IASP. The Chair of the IAC reports directly to the Executive Committee.
IASP Central Office
Meet The Team
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Wendy Orchard
Chief Executive Officer
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Katherine Thomson
Head of Marketing & Campaigns
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Wendy Cliff
Head of Membership & Events
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Seimon Williams
Operations Coordinator
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Lauren Betts
Communications & Campaigns Officer
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Luigia D'Alessandro
Partnerships Coordinator
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Jackie Etches
Membership & Events Administrator
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Mallika Chaulagain
Communications & Campaigns (Policy) Assistant
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Kezia Taufik
Membership & Events Assistant
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Maggie Hardiman
Research Officer
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Dr Luke Bayliss
Research Assistant
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Sangina Khudododova
Research Assistant