Our Advisory Council
The Advisory Council of ISPAD plays a crucial role in supporting the Executive Board and advancing the society’s mission. Comprised of experienced professionals in pediatric and adolescent diabetes, the Advisory Council provides valuable insights, guidance, and support to ensure the effective implementation of ISPAD’s strategic initiatives.
Duties
- Meeting Participation: Attend at least 75% of the quarterly Executive Board/Advisory Council Zoom conference calls and participate in both in-person meetings at the ISPAD Annual Conference and the Winter Meeting prior to the ATTD Annual Conference.
- Committee Involvement: Serve on 2-3 ISPAD Committees, contributing expertise and leadership to various projects and initiatives.
- Committee Leadership: Chair at least one ISPAD Committee, providing direction and oversight to ensure the committee’s objectives are met.
- Additional Participation: Engage in other committees as needed, including abstract review, fellowship application review, and prize application review.
- Networking and Recognition: Participate in networking events and recognition evenings, including the Presidents’ Dinner, to build connections and celebrate achievements within the society.
- Travel and Accommodation: Benefit from travel and accommodation support for attending the Winter Meeting (ATTD) and the ISPAD Annual Conference, ensuring active participation in key events.
- JENIOUS Leadership: Take on leadership roles within the JENIOUS group, up to three leads, to foster the development of young professionals in the field.
Past Advisory Council Members
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2023 – 2024:
Brynn Marks, United States
Tiago Jeronimo, Brazil/Spain
Rade Vukovic, Serbia
May Ng, UK
Leena Priyambada, India
Agata Chobot, Poland
Sheryl Salis, India
Cari Berget, United States
Claudia Piona, Italy
Laya Ekhlaspour, United States
Mariana Zorron, Brazil
Priya Prahalad, United States
Jessie J.Wong, United States
Steven James, Australia
Tamara Whorms-Riley, Cayman Islands
Karolina Piatek, Poland
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2022-2023:
Paul Wadwa, USA
Jenny Couper, Australia
Klemen Dovc, Slovenia
Laurel Messer, USA
Zdenek Sumnik, Czech Republic
Brynn Marks, United States
Tiago Jeronimo, Brazil/Spain
Rade Vukovic, Serbia
May Ng, UK
Leena Priyambada, India
Agata Chobot, Poland
Sheryl Salis, India
Cari Berget, United States
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2021-2022:
Roque Cardona-Hernandez, Spain
Julia von Oettingen, Canada
Helen Phelan, Australia
Katarzyna Gajewska, Ireland
Sarah Ehtisham, UK
Declan Cody, Ireland
Ingrid Libman, United Stated
Farid Mahmud, Canada
Paul Wadwa, USA
Jenny Couper, Australia
Klemen Dovc, Slovenia
Laurel Messer, USA
Zdenek Sumnik, Czech Republic
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2020-2021:
Peter Adolfsson, Sweden
Asma Deeb, U.A.E.
Anna Lindholm Olinder, Sweden
Thomas Kapellen, Germany
Linda Anne DiMeglio, United States
Katarzyna Gajewska, Ireland
Sarah Ehtisham, UK
Declan Cody, Ireland
Ingrid Libman, United Stated
Farid Mahmud, Canada
Roque Cardona-Hernandez, Spain
Julia von Oettingen, Canada
Helen Phelan, Australia
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2019-2020:
Katarzyna Gajewska, Ireland
Anna Lindholm Olinder, Sweden
Linda Anne DiMeglio, United States
Ingrid Libman, United Stated
Declan Cody, Ireland
Farid Mahmud, Canada
Asma Deeb, U.A.E.
Thomas Kapellen, Germany
Roque Cardona-Hernandez, Spain
Julia von Oettingen, Canada
Helen Phelan, Australia
Peter Adolfsson, Sweden
Sarah Ehtisham, U.A.E.
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2018-2019:
Katarzyna Gajewska, Ireland
Anna Lindholm Olinder, Sweden
Eda Cengiz, United States
Francesca Annan, United Kingdom
Peter Adolfsson, Sweden
Linda Anne DiMeglio, United States
Ingrid Libman, United Stated
Sarah Ehtisham, U.A.E
Declan Cody, Ireland
Farid Mahmud, Canada
Valentino Cherubini, Italy
Asma Deeb, U.A.E.
Thomas Kapellen, Germany
If you would like to see the list of past Advisory Council Members prior to 2018, please download it here!
If you have a query or question for any of our Executive Board members, submit your request here.