Headquarters Staff
IFLA has an energetic and dedicated Headquarters team who support the work of our volunteers, as well as ensuring active advocacy and communications in support of the global library field.
Meet them here!
Secretary General
Sharon Memis
NetherlandsAs Secretary General of IFLA, my role is to work with the Governing Board and IFLA’s Leadership Team on the vision, strategy, and goals for the Federation and to role-model IFLA’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation and Respect. I lead the IFLA Headquarters team to drive the successful delivery of IFLA’s strategic, operational, and financial plans, strengthening and developing relationships with IFLA's members, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders for the benefit the global library field and the communities they serve.Email: [email protected]
Deputy Secretary General
Helen Mandl
NetherlandsContact me for questions of governance, member services, IFLA publications, conferences and operations.Email: [email protected]
Finance Director (Interim)
Leon Versluijs
NetherlandsI am responsible for IFLA’s financial operations, accounts and business-related financial, legal and tax compliance.Email: [email protected]
External Affairs Director
Stephen Wyber
NetherlandsI'm your contact to discuss how IFLA and libraries can shape the policy landscape and form partnerships which deliver on our potential to deliver public interest goals.Email: [email protected]
Impact Officer
Alena Akimova
NetherlandsI’m your contact for planning for impact and outcomes evaluation, and the IFLA Library Map of the World engagement and content updates (data, country profiles, and SDG stories).Email: [email protected]
Communications Officer
Farah Almazouni
NetherlandsI support IFLA in promoting its organisational mission, projects, updates, events, and resources to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences in the international field.Email: [email protected]
Communications Officer
Cristina Baró Miró
NetherlandsI support IFLA’s mission developing visual design strategies and communication campaigns, enhancing and streamlining the organisation’s communication and PR efforts.Email: [email protected]
Policy and Advocacy Officer
Maria de Brasdefer
NetherlandsI’m your contact to discuss any topics at the intersection of digital affairs, libraries and human rights; such as internet governance, digital literacy, digital inclusion, public access and others.Email: [email protected]
Knowledge Rights 21 Programme Officer
Iva Breulj
NetherlandsI’m your contact for the Knowledge Rights 21 project, where I coordinate contractors, activities, stakeholders, and support the KR21 Management and Policy Committees.Email: [email protected]
Membership Data and Outreach Assistant
Robin Chan
NetherlandsI'm your contact for membership questions regarding joining IFLA, renewals and payments.Email: [email protected]
Executive Assistant to Secretary General and Governance Officer
Esther Doria
NetherlandsI provide assistance to the Secretary General and the governance functions of IFLA, and I am responsible for supporting logistics for IFLA organised events.Email: [email protected]
Finance and Operations Assistant
Anne Korhonen
NetherlandsI’m your contact in the IFLA Secretariat regarding IFLA ILL vouchers and requests to translate IFLA publications.Email: [email protected]
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Claire McGuire
NetherlandsI’m your contact to discuss IFLA’s advocacy, policy work and our external partnerships, including with UNESCO; I am also your contact for topics on culture, heritage, preservation and conservation, and climate change.Email: [email protected]
Impact and Insight Manager
Kristīne Pabērza-Ramiresa
NetherlandsI’m your contact for building a culture and capacity for impact evaluation, and the IFLA Library Map of the World engagement and development.Email: [email protected]
Operations Manager
Lidia Putziger
NetherlandsI manage the IFLA Headquarters operations and logistics, and coordinate the bi-annual IFLA Elections.Email: [email protected]
Communications Manager
Louis Takács
NetherlandsI coordinate IFLA’s communications strategy, planning and delivery across all communications channels. I’m your contact for questions about our digital presence, IFLA history, and press inquiries.Email: [email protected]
Metadata and Content Management Specialist Officer
Aarón Tallón Haddad
NetherlandsI am your contact for all matters related to the IFLA institutional repository, including its management, development, user support, and integration with other platforms.Email: [email protected]
Community Building Manager
Vesna Vuksan
NetherlandsGet in touch with me about community outreach, membership, volunteer engagement, and internal communications at HQ!Email: [email protected]
Conference and Events Manager
Alain Zayan
NetherlandsI'm your contact for all aspects of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress, current and future.Email: [email protected]
Consultants
Community Mobilisation and Capacity Building
Despina Gerasimidou
GreeceI'm your contact regarding the work of IFLA's Regional Structure, our six Regional Divisions, Regional Council and IFLA Regional Workshops and Events.Email: [email protected]
Community and Volunteer Mobilisation
Megan Price
FranceI'm your contact regarding the work of IFLA's Professional Committees of volunteers, the Professional Council and the Advisory Committee on Standards.Email: [email protected]
Member Development
Vesselina Vassileva
BulgariaI’m your contact for any membership questions regarding member benefits, joining IFLA, payments, and renewals.Email: [email protected]