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.

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.

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.

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Board Leadership

Board of Directors

Abigail Casas-Muñoz
MD MSc PhD

Rocco Briganti, PhD

Jordan Greenbaum, MD

John Fluke, PhD

Kevin Lalor, PhD

Aanchal Jain

Lori Frasier, MD

Diahann G Harrison, JD

Maryam Ehsani

Catherine Mbengue

Gabriel Otterman, MD MPH PhD

Lisa Anne Taylor Thompson

Fujiko Yamada, MD PhD

Pragathi Tummala, MPH

Distinguished Advisory Council

Scottye Cash, PhD

Andreas Jud, PhD

Brooks Keeshin, MD

Abbie Newman, JD, RN

Chrissy Sykes

Carmit Katz, PhD

Lakshmi Neelakantan, PhD

Saara Thakur

Sidnei Priolo Filho

Genevieve Haupt Ronnie

Jessica Griffin, PsyD

Dr. Paul Stewart

Hanan A. Alshaikh, MD

Timothy Opobo

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.

Board Leadership

Board of Directors

Catherine Mbengue

Distinguished Advisory Council

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.

Board Nomination Interest Form