Dear Colleague,

The International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) is currently soliciting nominations from all ISSPD members (which includes all members of the regional societies, such as NASSPD, ESSPD and AART-PD, and people with lived experience) for the following positions on the ISSPD Board:

  • President-Elect
  • Secretary-Treasurer
  • Member-at-Large
  • Early-Career-Member
  • Lived experience Consumer
  • Lived Experience Carer

    • Nominations can be from any part of the world.

    The President-Elect, who shall perform such duties as assigned by the President or the Board. The term of the President-Elect should be 2 years, and the President-Elect shall become President at the end of the current President’s term. The President-Elect shall act for the President should that office be vacated or in the event of the absence or incapacity of the President. In so doing, the President-Elect does not vacate the office of President-Elect. Following the completion of his/her/their term, the President-Elect begins a two-year term as President, followed by a two-year term as Past-President.

    he Secretary-Treasurer, who serves on the ISSPD Board and shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Society; receive and give receipt for moneys due and payable to the Society from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Society in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board of Directors; and in general perform all of the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such others as may from time to time be assigned by the Board of Directors.  Provisions shall be made by the Board of Directors for periodical reviews of the accounts of the Secretary/Treasurer by an accountant retained by the Board of Directors for that purpose.  The Secretary/Treasurer shall also keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; ensure that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws; be custodian of the corporate records; and in general, perform all such duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board of Directors. The term of the Secretary/Treasurer is for 2 years.

    The Member-At-Large, who serves on the ISSPD Board and performs duties assigned by the President or the Board. This term is for two-years, but an individual may run for re-election one consecutive term thereafter.

    The Early-Career-Member, who should have been awarded the terminal degree within the last 5 years and performs duties assigned by the President or the Board.  This term is for two-years, but an individual may run for re-election one consecutive term provided s/he meets the eligibility requirements of the position.

    Lived experience Consumer: Person who is a consumer with lived experience of personality disorder, to serve on the ISSPD Board and perform duties assigned by the President of the Board. This term is for two-years, but an individual may run for re-election one consecutive term thereafter. The nominee does not need to be a member of ISSPD to be eligible.

    Lived Experience Carer: Person who is a family carer with lived experience of caring for a person with personality disorder, to serve on the ISSPD Board and perform duties assigned by the President of the Board. This term is for two-years, but an individual may run for re-election one consecutive term thereafter. The nominee does not need to be a member of ISSPD to be eligible.

    All positions are for a two-year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. The term of the position will overlap with the planning for the 2027 congress of the society.

    The ISSPD Board meets for approximately an hour a month (online) and engages in other activities.  Board members are voluntary and do not receive renumeration. We are looking for individuals with a dedication and commitment to promoting the scientific study and treatment of personality pathology and disorders. The ISSPD Board will determine the slate of candidates within two months of the closing date.  The Board will shortlist candidates, and may suggest different roles to nominees, decline to progress nominations that are not competitive, or directly seek nominations from other individuals, to ensure positions are filled. The final candidates shortlisted will be asked to prepare a statement and submit a picture for distribution.  The election of new officers will be held online prior to congress, and confirmed at the ISSPD Congress AGM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Boston. Nominees do not need to be at congress. Information about the Congress may be found at https://isspdcongress.com

    How to nominate:

    • Nominations can either be self-nominations, or ordinary nominations from individuals, or nominations from organisations or groups
    • All nominations must be accompanied by:
      • A statement the nominee accepts the nomination (if relevant)
      • The name and contact details of the nominee
      • A brief statement (up to 300 words) supporting the nomination in terms of personal skills and relevant experience to be able to contribute to ISSPD
      • The position on the Board that is sought
      • A short resume outlining the skills and experience of the nominee

    You may also direct questions about the positions to the current ISSPD President (Brin Grenyer, isspd.board@gmail.com).  We strongly encourage all ISSPD members to take part in the election and to participate in the running of the Society.

    Thank you again for your continuing support for ISSPD.

    Nominations and inquiries are to be submitted via email to the Secretary/Treasurer:
    Sharon Nelson
    isspd.board@gmail.com
    Title Email: ISSPD Board Nomination

    Nominations close: 30 June 2025
    On behalf of the Board,
    President, ISSPD