Leadership
Meet THE BOARD
IAIA Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board members bring experiences from around the world and represent diverse sectors and specialties.
Lone Koernoev
PresidenT
Aalborg University
Denmark
Alberto Fonseca
president-elect
Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP)
Brazil
Alan Ehrlich
PAST President
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
Canada
Andrés Amaya
Director-Treasurer
INGETEC S.A.
Colombia
Mireya Archila
Director-Secretary
Geoambiente
Guatemala
Francesco Mazzei
Director
Community Insights Group
Canada
Abulele Adams
Director
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
South Africa
Joana Pedro
Director
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
Luxembourg
Yunae Yi
Director
Impact Assessment Consultant
Kenya
volunteer members
IAIA Committees
IAIA committees are crucial to the credibility, success, and progress of the organization, and each has its own mandate. They comprise groups of volunteer members approved by the Board.
Interested in getting involved in committees? Members, learn more here.
Awards Committee
Identifies and recommends outstanding individuals and institutions for IAIA’s annual awards.
Training & Professional Development Committee
Advances impact assessment expertise by supporting and guiding IAIA's training initiatives and professional networking.
Journal Management Committee
Oversees the performance of IAIA’s IAPA journal, ensuring its quality, integrity, and sustainability by managing the editor-publisher relationship and making strategic recommendations.
Technical Program Committee
Develops the theme and oversees the content of IAIA’s annual conference, ensuring a well-structured program by selecting sessions, overseeing abstract reviews, coordinating with session chairs, and finalizing the schedule.
Finance Committee
Oversees IAIA’s financial planning, budget, and funding strategies to ensure financial stability and support the organization's strategic goals.
Conferences Committee
Reviews and recommends conference proposals, provides guidance on themes and innovation, and ensures continuity and quality in IAIA’s annual conferences.
Board Nominations Committee
Oversees the nomination and election process for IAIA’s Board of Directors, ensuring equitable representation and adherence to bylaws and best practices.
Sections Coordinating Committee
Brings together Section Chairs to ensure IAIA’s special interest areas are well-represented in conferences, activities, and organizational decisions.
Meet THE TEAM
IAIA Staff
Gary Baker
CHief executive officer
Leads IAIA’s strategic vision, partnerships, and global initiatives to advance the practice of impact assessment.
Bridget John
Chief operating officer
Oversees IAIA’s day-to-day operations, finances, and governance, ensuring organizational effectiveness and compliance.
Jennifer Howell
Director of Publications & technical program
Coordinates the development of IAIA’s professional publications and manages the technical program for IAIA’s annual conferences and symposia.
Shelli LaPlante Schneider
Director of membership & digital strategy
Manages member engagement, retention, and recruitment, while overseeing digital platforms and integrations to enhance the user experience.
Kiesha Blaser
Training Program Specialist
Leads the development of IAIA’s professional training program, managing course offerings, instructor coordination, and delivery of virtual and in-person learning opportunities.
Caitlyn Grimm
Events & Projects Specialist
Manages logistics and stakeholder engagement in support of IAIA conferences and symposia, and coordinates the implementation of grant-funded projects.
Sue Quinn
Registration & Accounting specialist
Manages registration processes and financial support services, including invoicing, payments, and accounting.
