Board Leadership

Global leaders bring diversity of thought to ISPCAN, working with the CEO and staff to provide duty, care and loyalty to the organization for 4 year terms.  Alternatively, our Distinguished advisory council provides in kind expertise for 2 years through specific projects to benefit the organization or our members.  They help set strategic priorities, optimize regional and global partnerships, and develop unique resources.

Board of Directors

These global leaders bring diversity of thought, help with strategic planning, and ensure financial security for ISPCAN.  They serve on our Board of Directors to provide duty, care and loyalty to the organization in 4 year terms.  

Kevin Lalor, PhD

Chairman of the Board
Technological University Dublin
IRELAND
Term ends 2026

Aby Casas, MD

Chair Elect
National Institute of Pediatrics / SIPINNA CDMX MEXICO
Term ends 2026

Jordan Greenbaum, MD

Secretary
Medical Director ICMEC
USA
Term ends 2024

Lori Frasier, MD

Pediatrician
Penn State University
USA
Term ends 2026

Diahann G Harrison, JD

Ombudsman Office of the Children's Advocate
JAMAICA
Term ends 2026

Aanchal Jain

Product Manager
Adobe Corporation
USA
Term ends 2028

Rocco Briganti, PhD

CEO Specchio Magico Cooperativa Sociale Onlus
CISMAI
ITALY
Term ends 2026

John Fluke, PhD

Treasurer
Kempe Center, University of Colorado,
USA
Term ends 2024

Maryam Ehsani

CEO ChildSafe ME
UK/ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Term ends 2026

Franziska Meinck, PhD

University of Edinburgh
College of Social Work
SOUTH AFRICA / UK
Term ends 2024

Catherine Mbengue

Child Protection Advocate
AFRICA/ OMAN
Term ends 2026

Gabriel Otterman, MD MPH PhD

Pediatrician Barnafrid
SWEDEN
Term ends 2026

Shanti Raman, MD

Social Pediatrics, University of New South Wales
AUSTRALIA
Term ends 2024

Lisa Anne Taylor Thompson

CEO, Board Veritas
USA
Term ends 2028

Fujiko Yamada, MD PhD

Director of Jaspcan
JAPAN
Term ends 2026

Naeem Zafar, MD

Director of Pahchaan
PAKISTAN
Term ends 2024

Pragathi Tummala, MPH

CEO | ISPCAN
Ex-Officio Board Member
USA

Serve on one of our leadership boards and leave a legacy in the field of child protection

Distinguished Advisory Council

Our Distinguished advisory council provides in kind expertise through various projects to benefit the organization or our members. They bring unique skills or a new perspective to help ISPCAN and can be from any region, any discipline, survivors or others. They  serve in a two year term,  voted in by the board.  

Scottye Cash, PhD

The Ohio State University School of Social Work
USA (OH)
2022-2024

Chris Greeley, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
USA (TX)
2022-2024

Andreas Jud, PhD

University of Ulm
GERMANY
2023-2025

Brooks Keeshin, MD

Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Utah
USA (UT)
2023-2025

Tufail Muhammad, MD

Pakistan Pediatric Assn
Asia Pacific Pediatric Assn PAKISTAN
2023-2025

Abbie Newman, JD, RN

Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center
USA (PA)
2023-2025

Chrissy Sykes

Creator & CEO of the My Body is My Body Program
UK
2024-2026

Carmit Katz, PhD

Hebrew University
Haruv Institute
ISRAEL
2025-2027

Are you interested in joining the ISPCAN Distinguished Advisory Council? Please complete the application below identifying the special contribution and/or project that you will bring to ISPCAN.

For questions regarding any of our leadership boards, please contact partnerships@ispcan.org

Application Form for DAC (Distinguished Advisory Council)

Interested in serving on the DAC board? Fill out the form below to express interest and we will be in touch.