Board of Directors

Board of Directors

IDSA’s highest elected officers work to envision our future and secure our present.

Members of IDSA's Board of Directors in a meeting room

2026 Leadership

IDSA’s Board of Directors is composed of elected individuals who are empowered and responsible for setting the overall direction, decision-making, compliance, policy setting, and accountability for the organization in fulfilling its mission. Serving on the Board, our highest governing body, is a privilege and a distinct honor. IDSA members vote each year during annual elections to select who represents them on the Board of Directors.

Jeanette Numbers

President

Surya Vanka, IDSA

Immediate Past President

Jorge Paricio

Secretary / Treasurer

Vivian Gomes

Director At-Large

Steve Kaneko, FIDSA

Director At-Large

Alex Lobos

Director At-Large

Christina Perla

Director At-Large

Crystal Windham

Director At-Large

Donté P. Shannon, FASAE, CAE

Chief Executive Officer (non-voting)

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