Jean Campbell

The Advertising and Public Relations Committee is dedicated to promoting the mission and activities of IASD to a wider audience. We develop and implement strategic campaigns to enhance the organization’s visibility and engage our community. Our team manages external communications, including social media, press releases, and promotional materials, to ensure that IASD’s message reaches the right people at the right time. We also collaborate with various committees to highlight their work and support their outreach efforts.

Jean Campbell, Chair
Laura Atkinson
Carol Malady (Conference Program)
Alina Mansfield

*Sorry, we aren't looking for additional volunteers at this time

Walter Berry

The Arts Committee is passionate about showcasing creativity and talent among those passionate about dreams, within and beyond the IASD community. We host an annual juried art exhibition of original artwork about or inspired by dreams during the conference each year. This well-attended exhibition offers artists a prestigious platform to present their work to a diverse and appreciative audience. Our committee carefully curates the exhibition, ensuring a vibrant and thought-provoking collection that reflects a wide range of artistic expressions. We’re committed to celebrating the arts and providing artists with the recognition they deserve, all while enhancing the cultural experience of our conference attendees.

Walter Berry, Interim Chair

Julie Nauman, Member
Delia Puiatti, Social Media
Robert Gongloff, Technical Support, Art Submissions
Christi Cervetti, Board Reports, Editorial Support, Artist Outreach, Backup Secretary
Amy Lloyd, Secretary, Artist Outreach, Artist Interviews
Willem Fermont, Committee Structure and Mission
Gloria Sturzenacker, Publications/Media Support, Artist Outreach\
Susan Joseph, Sonic/Music Arts Rep, Exhibition Delivery Coordination, Backup Committee Rep*

*Committee Representative (Committee and Board meetings)

*Sorry, we aren't looking for additional volunteers at this time

Alina Mansfield, IASD Central Office Manager

Laura Atkinson, Webmaster / Multimedia Coordinator

Welcome to the Central Office, where the magic happens—or at least, where we make sure everyone else’s magic can happen! We’re the behind-the-scenes database wizards juggling calendars, answering emails and the phone like pros, and ensuring that the gears of IASD keep turning smoothly. Need a form? We’ve got it. Need a question answered? We’ll find someone who knows! Need a pep talk or a laugh? We’re here for that too! —after all, a good sense of humor is key when you’re the nerve center of the organization. Oh, and did we mention we’re the unofficial guardians of the coffee machine and website nuclear codes? Because trust us, nothing runs without either.

Alina Mansfield, Central Office Manager
Laura Atkinson, Multimedia and Web Resource Administrator

(These are employee positions; we do not have any job openings at this time)

Robert Hoss

The Conference Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and smooth operation of our annual conference. This committee is responsible for guiding the overall planning and execution of the event, offering strategic advice and support to ensure that the conference meets its goals and serves the needs of all attendees. Members of the Conference

Katherine Bell

Advisory Committee collaborate closely with various other committees, providing insights on programming, logistics, and participant engagement. Their expertise helps to shape the conference's structure, content, and overall experience, ensuring that it is both memorable and impactful. It takes a village!

Robert Hoss, Co-Chair
Katherine Bell, Co-Chair

Volunteer Op: We take on new team members in the first few months following each conference based on the nature of the conference and location and open work positions.

Development Committee

Jean Campbell

The Development Committee oversees the organization's fundraising efforts, focusing on securing financial support through donations, grants, and sponsorships. Campaign management, Board engagement and PR. 

Jean Campbell, Chair

All members of the Board are Development Committee members

*Sorry, we aren't looking for additional volunteers at this time

The IASD Diversity Task Force Advisory Committee (DAC), an Advisory Committee to the Board, in alignment with IASD’s Principles of Community, encourages further understanding of authentic, culturally diverse perspectives on dreaming. The DAC promotes increased ethnic diversity in all IASD functions: membership and recruitment, leadership positions, conferences and symposia, dream-studies research, grants and awards, publications, educational outreach, and public-relations efforts to advance dreamwork and the general understanding of dreams and dreaming.

Please visit the IASD Dreams & Ethnicity Portal to learn about the various programs created by the DAC since 2020, and for photos and bios of all IASD’s DAC members:

Kiran Anumalasetty, DAC Member and Keynote Coordinator
Fanny Brewster, Dreams and Ethnicity track Co-Director
Edward Bruce Bynum, Dreams and Ethnicity track Co-Director
Jean Campbell, Advertising and PR Chair
Alaya Dannu, Dreams and Ethnicity track Co-Director
Katherine Lawson, DAC Member
Victor Lee Lewis, Dreams and Social Justice Educator
Angel Morgan, DAC Chair
Dolores Nurss, Founder of Culture-Keeper Membership
Misa Tsuruta, DAC Member
Bernard Welt, Dreams and Ethnicity Portal Archivist

* The DAC was formed by invitation in 2020, and we aren’t looking for additional volunteers at this time. However, if you want to help the DAC in some way, please write to us: diversityresponse@asdreams.org

Angel Morgan, PhD.

The IASD Dream Study Groups Program (DSGP), is where like-minded individuals meet and interact in our “DSGP Tea Room” forum and follow course content together over the period of one year in an engaging and interactive way, with access to review questions for discussions. The DSGP is a community of online dream study groups (DSGs) studying the same content together: the IASD Foundation Series, the IASD Research Series, the IASD Dreams and Ethnicity series, and the IASD Dreams and the Arts series. Each presentation within each series concludes with a quiz and certificate of completion. To learn more about the DSGP, go to: https://iasdreamcourses.org

*Starting in 2025: The Dreams & Ethnicity series helps fund IASD’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs!

Angel Morgan, Chair

DSGP Admin: Alina Mansfield, Joy Fatooh, & Magloire Aguirre
DSGP Mentors: Angel Morgan, Susannah Benson, Laurel Clark, & Bob Hoss

*Sorry, we aren't looking for additional volunteers at this time.

Kim Mascaro, Chair

The Ethics Committee is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s practices, policies, and actions align with ethical standards. The committee reviews and addresses ethical concerns, advises on issues of integrity and compliance, and develops guidelines to promote ethical behavior within the organization. It also provides oversight to ensure that decisions and operations reflect the organization's core values and principles of community.

Kimberly Mascaro, Chair
Geoff Nelson
Katherine Bell
Ed Kellogg
Emily Batchelder
Naomi Kimmelmen
Laura Hanks

Deirdre Barrett. PhD

The Executive Committee is the organization's top brass, stepping in to tackle urgent matters and make big decisions when the full board isn’t in session. Think of them as the organizational firefighters, swooping in to handle crises and keep everything running smoothly.  They streamline operations and provide quick responses to emerging challenges.

Deirdre Barrett, IASD President and Executive Committee Chair
Board Chair, Joy Fatooh
Vice President, Sherry Puricelli
Secretary, Tzivia Gover
Treasurer, Robert Waggoner

Executive Committee Advisors are the organization’s think tank—brimming with brilliance and ready to swoop in with expert advice, insights, and analysis to help the Executive Committee.  They’re the ones who focus on areas like finance, governance, or policy.  They’re the wise owls behind the scenes.

Jean Campbell
Bob Hoss
David Kahn
Angel Morgan

Robert Waggoner

The Finance Committee is the organization’s resident bean counters, expertly juggling budgets and making sure the treasure chest stays full. Picture them as the financial equivalent of the Master of Coin, minus dragons. They’re the ones who keep the financial ship on course, and you won’t find a red pen near their offices—just calculators and spreadsheets.

Robert Waggoner, IASD Treasurer
Bob Hoss
David L. Kahn

Subcommittee on Large Gift Donations

Robert Waggoner, Chair
Jean Campbell
Bob Hoss
Angel Morgan
Michelle Carr
Anna-Karin Björklund

Robert Waggoner

Cynnie Pearson

The Heritage Fund Committee works to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization by encouraging and managing legacy contributions. These gifts, made through wills or estate plans, help secure the future of our mission and provide ongoing support for generations to come. We offer a discreet and respectful “quiet campaign” for those who wish to leave a lasting impact by including our organization in their estate plans. This campaign allows individuals to make a meaningful contribution, knowing their legacy will continue to support the causes they care deeply about, even after they’re gone.

Robert Waggoner and Cynthia Pearson, Co-Chairs
Jean Campbell
Robert Hoss
Wendy Pannier
Bernard Welt

The Membership Committee is the non-profit’s squad of social butterflies, fluttering around to welcome new members and keep everyone engaged. They roll out the red carpet, manage perks, and are always on the lookout for new members to join the cause and keep the community dreaming big!

Nicoline Douwes Isema, Interim Task Force Chair

Laura Atkinson, Advisor
Jean Campbell, Advisor
Alina Mansfield, Advisor

Sherry Puricelli, Chair

The Nominating Committee is like the talent scouts of the non-profit world, on the lookout for stellar individuals to join the board and bring fresh ideas to the table. They sift through the candidate pool, ensuring that every new board member is a perfect fit for the team.

Melanie Rosen

The Online Courses Committee is responsible for creating and managing the organization’s digital learning opportunities. This includes designing engaging, informative online courses that align with our mission and serve the needs of our community. Key duties include collaborating with subject matter experts to develop high-quality course materials that are educational, accessible, and up-to-date.

Melanie Rosen, Chair
Bob Krumhansl, OC Administrator
Remington Mallet, IASD CE Administrator
Anna-Karin Björklund
Loren Goodman
Bob Hoss

*Volunteer to design a course is an option

The Past Presidents Advisory Committee (“PPAC”) shall be a standing advisory committee composed of any number of Past Presidents who are interested and willing to continue to serve IASD. The PPAC shall provide continuity for and advice to the Board and shall manage or assist with specific projects as requested by the Board or the President.

David Kahn
Wendy Pannier

Joy Fatooh, Chair

The Procedures and Bylaws Committee works behind the scenes to keep the nonprofit running smoothly and legally. They review the guidelines to ensure that the organization sticks to its game plan and, when changes are proposed, that they go through the right channels for approval. Think of them as the guardians of the playbook, making sure everyone knows the rules of the game.

Joy Fatooh, Chair
David Kahn, Member
Bob Hoss, Member

Publications editors and their teams are the creative engine behind IASD’s magazine DreamTime, research journal Dreaming, and email newsletter Dream News. They transform stories, updates, and scholarly content into engaging and visually appealing publications. Publication editors and their teams are the creative engine behind IASD's magazine DreamTime, research journal Dreaming, and email newsletter Dream News

Deirdre Barret

Dreaming: Deirdre Barret, Editor

Linda Mastrangelo

Dream News: Linda H. Mastrangelo, Editor
Joy Fatooh, Copy Editor
Laura Atkinson, Design and Layout
Alina Mansfield, IASD Office Manager
Jean Campbell, Executive Committee Advisor
Delia Puiatti, Illustrator

Jean Campbell

DreamTime: Jean Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
Joy Fatooh, Editorial Director
Laura Atkinson, Creative Director
Deirdre Barret, Contributing Editor
Mark Blagrove, Contributing Editor
Kelly Bulkeley, Contributing Editor
Bernard Welt, Contributing Editor

Jeanne Van Bronkhorst

The Regional Events Committee (REC) guides and advises IASD members who wish to host regional dream events and conferences. These gatherings help dreamers make new connections and explore the many diverse approaches to dreams and dreaming, all while supporting the ongoing work of IASD.

We also support a global team of Regional Representatives, who act as local dream champions, help organize dream events both large and small with their local IASD members, and bring fresh, regional insights back to IASD. 

Committee members:

Jeanne Van Bronkhorst, Chair
Pam Muller
Bernard Welt
Susannah Benson
Kelly Bulkeley 

We are always looking for volunteers to serve as local Regional Representatives. If you would like to become a Regional Rep, visit our Events page to learn more and contact Jeanne at vanjvb@gmail.com.

Katja Valli 

The Research Committee is dedicated to advancing scholarly research within and beyond IASD. The committee advices on theoretical and empirical scientific studies to increase understanding of dreams, raises awareness of the science of dreams, organizes the research track at annual conference, sets up scientific talks, and evaluates conference and research proposals. Think of them as the experts in how the complexities of dreams can be explored, with the aim to contribute valuable insights and advancements in the field.

Michaell Schredl 

Katja Valli and Michael Schredl, Co-Chairs
Kristoffer Appel
Mark Blagrove
Sophie Boudrias
Kelly Bulkeley
Michelle Carr
Martin Dresler
Daniel Erlacher
Jayne Gackenbach
Brigitte Holzinger
Caroline Horton
Tracey Kahan
David Kahn
Joseph DeKoninck
Karen Konkoly
Don Kuiken
Ming-Ni Lee
Remington Mallet
Tore Nielsen
Claudia Picard-Deland
Rachel Raider
Melanie Rosen
Perrine Ruby
Mohamed Salem
Michael Schredl
Ashmin Singh
Elizaveta Solomonova
Tadas Stumbrys
Katja Valli
Marco Zanasi
Antonio Zadra

While we are not accepting volunteers, we are open to ideas and applications.

Robert Hoss

The Research Grants Committee is the non-profit’s team of grant-giving aficionados, on a mission to find and fund exciting research projects that align with the IASD mission. They review proposals, allocate funds, and support innovative ideas that make a difference. Think of them as the friendly gatekeepers of research funding, helping turn great dreams into reality.

Bob Hoss, Chair

Mark Blagrove
Jayne Gackenbach
David Kahn
Michael Schredl
Katja Valli

Nicoline Douwes Isema

The Social Networking Committee is IASD’s digital crew. They’re the ones behind keeping the dreams flowing, and posting news and stories that keep everyone in the loop and pumped up about DREAMING. Picture them as crafting catchy content, scroll-stopping images, and turning every update into something exciting and shareable.

Nicoline Douwes Isema, Chair
Laura Atkinson
Natasha Bolvin
Christian Gerike
Amina Mara
Melissa Johnson
Linda Mastrangelo
Jean Campbell, Advisor
Kimberly Mascaro, Advisor

Curtiss Hoffman

The Student Research Awards Committee is responsible for recognizing and supporting outstanding research conducted by students. They review and evaluate research projects submitted for awards, assess the quality and impact of the work, and select award recipients. The committee aims to encourage academic excellence and innovation among students by providing financial support and accolades for their research achievements. They play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of dream researchers and scholars.

Curt Hoffman, Chair
Deirdre Barrett
Ann Bengtsson
Mark Blagrove
Loren Goodman
Tracey Kahan
Bernard Welt