Executive committee
2021 Executive Commitee
2025 Executive Commitee
| Name | Title | Role | Contact |
| Jacqueline Drouin | President | The President serves as the chief executive and primary representative of IPT-HOPE, providing strategic leadership to advance the organisation’s mission. The President ensures the effective functioning of the Executive Board, fosters collaboration among members, and acts as a global ambassador for physiotherapy in HIV/AIDS, oncology, hospice and palliative care. | Email: President.ipthope@gmail.com |
| Caroline Speksnijder | Vice President | The Vice-President supports the President in providing strategic leadership and governance for IPT-HOPE. This role includes acting as a deputy to the President, assisting with organisational oversight, and contributing to the effective functioning of the Executive Board. The Vice-President also plays a critical role in leading initiatives and representing IPT-HOPE in the President’s absence. Responsible for development and improvement SIGs. Responsible for interested MO’s to become a member of IPT-Hope with their national subgroup. | Email: c.m.speksnijder@umcutrecht.nl |
| Dina Barakat | Secretary | The Secretary serves as the primary administrator for the Executive Board and Liaisons, ensuring efficient and effective communication, documentation, and coordination of activities within IPT-HOPE. This role supports the governance of the organisation by maintaining records, organising meetings, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements. | Email: secretary.ipthope@gmail.com |
| Theo Ruitenbeek | Treasurer | The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial health of IPT-HOPE, managing its budget, and ensuring transparent and accountable financial practices. This role is vital for the effective governance and sustainability of the organisation, enabling its mission to advance global physiotherapy in HIV/AIDS, oncology, hospice and palliative care. | Email: ruitenbeekfysio@hotmail.com |
| Amy Dennett | Research Lead | The Research Lead is responsible for advancing the research agenda of IPT-HOPE by promoting evidence-based practice, fostering collaboration among researchers, and ensuring that research in HIV/AIDS, oncology, hospice and palliative care physiotherapy is at the forefront of the organisation’s mission. This role supports the dissemination and application of research to improve global health outcomes. | Email: Amy.Dennett@easternhealth.org.au |
| Helena Silman Cohen | Education Lead | The Education Lead is responsible for driving educational initiatives that advance the knowledge, skills, and practice of physiotherapists working in HIV/AIDS, oncology, hospice and palliative care. This role ensures that IPT-HOPE remains at the forefront of education, fostering professional growth and enhancing global physiotherapy practices in these critical health areas. | Email: helenasilco@gmail.com |
| Paula Postigo-Martin | Nominations Lead | The Nominations Lead (Ex Officio) is responsible for overseeing the nomination and election processes to ensure they are transparent, fair, and inclusive. This role supports the Executive Board by identifying and encouraging qualified members to participate in governance and leadership roles within IPT-HOPE. | Email: paulapostigo@ugr.es |
| Leonor Marques | Liaisons Lead | The Liaisons Lead is responsible for strengthening connections between IPT-HOPE and its global network of members, partners, and stakeholders. This role ensures effective communication, fosters regional representation, and promotes engagement and collaboration across all parts of the organisation, particularly with physiotherapists and partners working in HIV/AIDS, oncology, and palliative care. | Email: fmmarques.leonor@gmail.com |
