There are many exciting developments happening within the Society, and we’re pleased to share the following updates. In 2026, we welcomed four new board members: Milissa Kaufman, Emily Haas, Kathia Lopez Murdock, and Bethany Akudike. We are fortunate to have them on the Board and look forward to the perspectives and experience they each bring. […]
We hope this message finds you well! Here are a few updates from ISSTD’s Board of Directors. New Executive Director Our new executive director, Tim Shaw, joined the organization in late October, and has now fully launched into the role, attending myriad meetings, building relationships with countless volunteers, and developing strategies with the executive committee, […]
Greetings, As we drift into a new season, we hope this message finds you well. In recent months, there has been a major push to develop a process for recruiting an incoming executive director. Mary Pat Hanlin (our current CEO), was remarkably effective at developing and deploying methods to strengthen, grow and vitalize the organization […]
Greetings, We hope this message finds you on a sunny sojourn. Here are a few updates from the ISSTD Board of Directors: Chicago Regional ConferenceThe upcoming regional conference is nearly here! Scheduled for July 18-19 in Downtown Chicago, at the DePaul University Loop Campus, the event will feature two engaging full-day trainings. On Friday, Wendy […]
Greetings from the ISSTD Board of Directors, We’re pleased to share this quarterly update, keeping you informed of key initiatives and milestones shaping the future of our Society. The first quarter of 2025 brought exciting momentum—with meaningful engagement, steady growth, and a record-setting Annual Conference. In Boston, we welcomed 466 attendees—exceeding our budgeted goal and […]
We are delighted to bring you this edition of the Board Briefs column in ISSTD News, which provides our members with important updates from the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The ISSTD Board of Directors focuses its efforts throughout the year on advancing the Society’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. With dedicated working groups focused […]
Greetings from the Board of Directors! We are thrilled to provide this edition of the Board Briefs column in ISSTD News, which provides our members with important updates from the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Introduction of Deep Brain Reorienting Training We are thrilled to have launched registration in September for our first […]
Greetings from the Board of Directors! We are thrilled to provide this edition of the Board Briefs column in ISSTD News, which provides our members with important updates from the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Member Sponsorship Program In May, the Board of Directors approved the first round of member sponsorship matches. ISSTD […]
Greetings from the Board of Directors! We are thrilled to reintroduce the Board Briefs column in ISSTD News, which will provide our members with important updates from the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Board Elections and Appointments In January, we welcomed three newly-elected Board Members: Jennifer Gomez, Patti van Eys and Elizabeth Davis, as […]
Seasons Greetings, all Ye Members! Tired of hearing, “In these challenging times” yet? Me too. These are indeed tough times, and yet we know help is coming. Whether we are physically recovering, grieving lost loved ones, or helping our clients with their response to the pandemic, it has been a true test of creativity to […]
