We are proud to announce the results of the 2023 Board of Directors election. These newly elected directors will take office at the Annual Meeting on 11 April 2023. The new Board will convene shortly thereafter to elect new officers.
Thank you to those members who participated in this year's election. IOA is grateful to all of the candidates who ran in this year's election for their interest in board service, as well as the Nominating Committee for dedicating their time and attention to the nomination and election process.
Meet Our Newly Elected Board Members
2023–2026 Director Term
Ombuds Director
University of California, Merced
Director, Office of the Employee Ombuds
City of Seattle
Sarah Klaper, JD
University Ombudsperson
Northwestern University
Youssoupha Niang, MD, Phd, LMHC, PT
Ombuds and Mediator
UNHCR
Senior Organizational Ombuds
United States Patent & Trademark Office