Governance

The governance structure of the Infectious Disease Alliance ensures strategic oversight, transparency, and effective implementation of its mission.

The governance structure of the Infectious Disease Alliance ensures strategic oversight, transparency, and effective implementation of its mission. Strategic direction is defined by the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, while the Secretariat manages day-to-day operations with guidance from committees and the Advisory Council.

Governance Structure

Transparency

Accountability

Inclusivity

Evidence-based decision-making

Independence and integrity

These principles guide all governance and operational decisions within IDA.

General Assembly

All paying members

The General Assembly is the highest authority of IDA, representing the collective voice of our worldwide membership. It provides a platform for all paying members to participate in high-level priority setting and strategic oversight.

Responsibilities

Electing members of the Board of Directors
Approving major amendments to organizational bylaws
Reviewing annual reports and financial statements
Setting the overarching strategic direction for the alliance

The General Assembly meets once per year

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight

The Board of Directors is the primary governing body, providing strategic leadership and fiduciary oversight to ensure the alliance achieves its long-term goals. The Board meets at least quarterly.

Responsibilities

Setting and reviewing organization policies
Appointing and overseeing the Executive Director
Approving the annual budget and strategic plans
Ensuring legal and financial compliance

The Board consists of up to 15 members representing diverse geographic regions and sectors of global health. Members are elected for three-year terms by the General Assembly.

The Board is led by the Executive Chair, who facilitates strategic communication between the Board and the Secretariat.

Board Members:

Pedro G Coscarelli
Wuleta Lemma
Slim Abdool Karim
Giacomo Donnini
Tine Rikke Jorgensen
Melanie Maia
Simone Mancini
Maureen Awuor

Presidium

Board subgroup

The Presidium serves as an executive subcommittee of the Board, authorized to make rapid decisions on urgent matters between full Board meetings. It ensures agility and continuity in the Alliance's leadership.

Responsibilities

Providing immediate guidance to the Executive Director on emergent issues
Reviewing high-priority proposals before full Board submission
Managing sensitive organizational matters with discretion

Current Presidium:

Executive Director
Pedro Coscarelli
Melanie Maia

Secretariat

Operational management

The Secretariat is the operational heart of IDA, responsible for implementing the strategic vision of the Board and managing the day-to-day activities of the alliance.

Core Functions:

Policy

Partnerships

Fundraising

Communications

Membership

Finance

Secretariat Team:

Rodrigo Scotini

he/him

Executive Director

Tine Rikke Jørgensen

she/her

One Health specialist, former WHO

Simone Mancini

he/him

Partnerships Lead, Global Sepsis Alliance

Anca Toma

she/her

Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) Director

Sumaiya Akhter Elina

She/Her

Community Manager

Hyun ji Kim

she/her

Committee Manager

Remy Hoek Spaans

she/her

Senior Committee Manager

Harleen Dhami

she/her

Committee Manager

Emily Smith

she/her

Committee Manager- Coordinator

Lindsay Simpson

She/Her

PHCC Lead

Man Hei (Katie) Chong

she/her

Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) associate

Dr. Shruti Morankar

she/her

Global Health Finance Coalition Associate

Maria Florencia Pavan

she/her

GHFC Associate

Saima Furqan

she/her

GHFC

Hannah Buddry

She/Her

Project Coordinator

Esther Squilbeck

EU Policy & Advocacy Focal Point

Billy Kipkirui

he/him

Membership Intern

Iris Klaase

she/her

Policy Associate

Nafissa Niang

she/her

Policy & Fundraising Specialist

Claudia Serrano

she/her

Policy Associate

Mariann Zaruma Ortega

she/her

Fundraising associate

Daniela Quinnelle

she/her

Fundraising associate

Paulos De Jesus Loureiro

he/him

Fundraising coordinator

Lillianna Thomas

she/her

Journal Partnership | Content Writer

Alberto Cassia

he/him

Communication Officer

Yacine Abdelsoltane Kermame

he/him

Web Developer

Mouadh Benbahi

he/him

Web Developer Coordinator

Anna Bien

she/her

Communication Officer

Dorien Dequeker

She/her

HR Associate

Ana Karina Oliva Dalgaard

she/her

Personal Assistant to the Executive Director

Damian Nowak

he/him

Fundraising Advisor

Luis Filipe Loureiro

he/him

Partnership Director

Carolina Batista

she/her

President, DNDi Latin America; Baraka Impact

Norman Begg

he/him

Former WHO and Chief Medical Officer at GSK

Slim Abdool Karim

he/him

Infectious diseases researcher, CAPRISA

Melanie Maia

she/her

WHO CC on Healthcare Workforce

Jeffrey Mecaskey

he/him

Policy Director

Ziad Tamer Ragap

he/him

Accountant

Rebecca Piccolo

she/her

Personal Assistant

Assif Muhammad

he/him

One Health and TB Advisor

Ljupka Pavlova

She/He

Committee Manager

Sydney Amos

she/her

Committee Manager

Emad Zahran

he/him

Committee Manager

Lucy Kiarie

She/Her

PHCC Associate

Ana Paula Etges

She/Her

GHFC Director

Faiza Deedar

she/her/hers.

Global Health Finance Coalition Intern

Tori Uhl

she/her

GHFC Associate

Mawuena Binka

She/Her

Project Coordinator

Cristina Lu

EU Policy & Advocacy Focal Point

Pedro Coscarelli

He/Him

Partnership Advisor

Eboye Ruth Omoh

she/her

Membership Intern

Faith Atieno

she/her

Policy Associate

Lima Momandi

she/her

Policy Associate

Brittany Shapiro Dooley

she/her

Policy Associate

Maria Mareckova

she/her

Fundraising Associate

Brian Singankutti

he/him

Fundraising associate

Stephen Tanui

he/him

Fundraising associate

Tue Ingeman Paarup

he/him

Communications Director

Faruq Olawale Sosanya

he/him

Web Developer

Grace Zhang

she/her

Web Developer

Shivani Kapila

she/her

Web Developer

Smita Singh

she/her

Talent Manager

Yasmim Ferreira

She/her

HR Associate/ Intern

Bella Chehab

she/her

Personal Assistant to the Executive Director

Erta Kalanxhi

she/her

Director of Partnerships, Fellow

Kåre Mølbak

he/him

Former Director and Chief Danish Epidemiologist

Carl Aryan

he/him

Publishing Manager

Maureen Awuor

she/her

R&D Expert, Amref

Wuleta Lemma

she/her

Lecturer, Universidade Lusofona

Kaitlyn Yang

she/her

PHCC Associate

Telsia Panneer Selvam

she/her

Accountant

Vedikka Kalati

she/her

Community Manager

Olufunbi Olaoye

She/Her

Committee Manager

Aarya Kumari

Committee Manager

Rana Alghafari

she/her

Committee Manager

Praise Saint-john

she/her

Committee Manager

Vivian He

she/her

Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) associate

Dimitry Titkov

he/him

Global Health Finance Coalition Lead

Isaac Amoah

he/him

GHFC Associate

Michaela Jefferson

she/her

GHFC Associate

Remy Hoek Spaans

she/her

Project Coordinator

Mona Brind

She/Her

WHA Event manager

Sally Van Der Heijden

she/her

Membership Diector

Suyal Dave

he/him

Membership Intern

Lisa Hefele

she/her

Policy Associate

Shreya Kashyap

she/her

Policy associate

Raghuvandhanan K S

he/him

Policy Associate

Arpita Laxmisha

she/her

Fundraising associate

Tia Hao

she/her

Fundraising associate

Muhammad Muzammil

he/him

Fundraising associate

Henrique de Freitas

he/him

Communications Advisor

Aarón Hernández

he/him

Web Developer Lead

Rafal Kochan

he/him

Web Developer Director

Azzedine Houad

he/him

Web Developer

Maria Lucia Villanueva

she/her

HR Associate

Nadia Petean

she/her

HR Associate

Otavio Cintra

he/him

Journal Chief Editor

Danjuma Adda

he/him

Former President, The World Hepatitis Alliance

Yuliia Kalancha

Executive Director TB Europe Colliation

Giacomo Donnini

Program Director at Global Liver Institute

Advisory Council

Expert guidance

The Advisory Council is a body of globally recognized experts who provide technical and strategic advice to the Board and Secretariat. While they do not have formal decision-making power, their guidance is essential for ensuring that IDA’s work remains scientifically sound and practically relevant.

The Advisory Council has no voting or fiduciary authority.

Members:

Norman Begg
Kåre Mølbak
Tine Rikke Jørgensen
Erta Kalanxhi
Milka Sokolovic
Yuliia Kalancha
Salim Abdool Karim
Carolina Batista

Committees

IDA's committees are the primary platforms where members develop technical priorities, policy recommendations, and advocacy initiatives. Committees consist of IDA member organisations and subject-matter experts.