As reported in our ISSDP April newsletter (emailed 04/04/25), our current Vice President Beau Kilmer will step down as VP after our annual conference in Manchester. In his resignation letter Beau explained that it is time to diversify our leadership so that we are truly an international organisation that values expertise and drug policy challenges outside the Anglosphere. By stepping down now Beau makes way for a new Vice President who will have two years to work with and be supported by the current President Caitlin Hughes and the Board before taking on the role of President in 2027.
We now seek nominations to fill the vacancy of the Vice President. We wish particularly to encourage nominees from the global south.
Nominations are due 19 May 2025 (by the end of day in the country of origin).
Nominations should be supported by a proposer and seconder who are both members of ISSDP. The proposer and seconder should ensure that the person nominated is a current ISSDP member (not affiliate) and is willing to serve. Self-nominations, with a proposer and seconder, are welcome also. To find out more details please reach out to below:
Nominations Committee: Aileen O’Gorman (Chair: Aileen.O’Gorman@uws.ac.uk); Simon Lenton; and Nicola Singleton.
Also please reach out to our current ISSDP President and Vice President if you would like to discuss your prospective nomination.
