Board of Directors

Board of Directors

IDSA’s highest elected officers work to envision our future and secure our present.

Members of IDSA's Board of Directors in a meeting room

2024 Leadership

IDSA’s Board of Directors is composed of 9 elected individuals who are empowered and responsible for setting the overall direction, decision-making, compliance, policy setting, and accountability for the organization in fulfilling its mission. Serving on the Board, our highest governing body, is a privilege and a distinct honor. IDSA members vote each year during annual elections to select who represents them on the Board of Directors.

Surya Vanka, IDSA

Chair-Elect

Jorge Paricio, IDSA

Secretary / Treasurer

Maximillian Burton, IDSA

Chapter Director

Owen Foster, IDSA

Education Director

Sheng-Hung Lee, IDSA

At-Large Director, Awards

Jeanette Numbers, IDSA

Sections Director

Caterina Rizzoni, IDSA

At-Large Director, Conferences

Donté P. Shannon, FASAE, CAE

Executive Director (non-voting)