Our staff is standing by to assist you. Please see the staff member directory below for help. Staff member names are linked to their staff page and we have briefly highlighted the areas of responsibility of each to help you find the right staff member to assist you:
Thomas J. Volgy, Executive Director
- strategic planning
- external relations
- E-Mail: isa@isanet.org
Dana B. Larsen, Director of Operations
- oversees the operations of the executive office
- responsible for the ISA budget and finances
- future convention planning
- E-Mail: isa@isanet.org
Andrea K. Gerlak, Director of Academic Development
- annual convention issues regarding cooperating organizations, innovative panels, working groups
- leadership policy and procedure questions
- E-Mail: agerlak@isanet.org
Lyn Brabant, Director of Administrative Support
- responsible for the supervision and management of administrative, personnel, and operational functions of the executive offices
- performs all recruitment activities for the association
- coordinates state financial accounts
- serves as liaison between the University of Arizona and ISA
- processes letters of invitation for convention participants
- processes Employment Ads
- E-Mail: embrabant@isanet.org
Jeanne White, Director of Conventions & Meetings
- responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all non-panel functions associated with the Annual Convention and bi-annual International Conferences
- performs the marketing and sales functions for the Convention Program
- oversees Exhibition and Advertising sales
- manages hotel and vendor contracts
- coordinates all workshops, business meetings, and receptions that take place during the Annual Convention
- handles all food and beverage orders for ISA and affiliate events
- E-Mail: jeannewhite@isanet.org
Miguel Escalante, Director of Technical Services
- manages the membership and convention database system
- assists Convention Program Chairs with technical aspects of the Convention program
- creates convention reports and statistic for program chairs
- coordinates tech support and maintenance of all ISA computer operations
- E-Mail: mescalan@isanet.org
Joel Davis, Director of Online Services
- manages web development team responsible for creating and maintaining ISA's web presence
- assists regions and sections with their web projects
- edits the ISA e-newsletter, blog and listserv
- manage ISA's presence on social and professional networks
- assists users with MyISA login issues
- receives and posts job ads from academic institutions
- E-Mail: joeldavis@isanet.org
Vanessa Malkin, Membership Services & Travel Grant Coordinator
- responsible for replying to member inquiries regarding journal subscriptions, membership status, and membership renewals
- processes membership and registration payments and helps maintain our member database
- issues receipts for membership or registration payments
- coordinates mailing list rental orders and invoicing
- E-Mail: vmalkin@isanet.org
Suela Mustafa, Manager, Exhibits and Convention Projects
- Manages Exhibit Hall
- Advertising for the Convention Program
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Decorating Company
- Mailing Lists
- E-Mail: suelamustafa@isanet.org
Elizabeth Fausett, Web Development & Projects Coordinator
- manages new website project including design, construction and implementation, in conjunction with Joel Davis and Vanessa Malkin
- responsible for evaluating the efficiency and sustainability of internal ISA practices
- assists in membership and financial record maintenance
- assists with creation of ISA leadership/governance resources
- program chairs and section program chairs may request assistance with the MyISA Conference Manager
- can provide information regarding undergraduate/secondary education resources
- E-Mail: elfauset@isanet.org
Angelica Robison, Communication Coordinator
- helps to facilitate communication between ISA HQ & various constituent groups/organizations
- coordinates award planning, processing of award certificates
- provides on-site convention support
- E-Mail: arobison@isanet.org
Brittany McCain, Special Projects Manager
- helps to facilitate communication between ISA HQ & various constituent groups/organizations
- coordinates ISA Committees, Sections, Regions and Caucuses updating and activities
- assists the Director of Academic Development with leadership and archival projects
- provides on-site convention support
- E-Mail: bmccain@isanet.org
