Congratulations to our New Board Members 2026

Welcome to our new Board Members!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our new LESLLA Board members. Congratulations to:

Gabriela Jessome - Vice President

Jonneke Prins - Membership Director

Louise Shepperd - Assistant Membership Director

Mhd Ghaith Alturjman - Assistant Communications Director

You can read more about each new board member on our website.

Congratulations to Board Members moving into their new roles:

Kaatje Dalderop - President

Ginger Kosobucki - Secretary

Ryane Willis - Treasurer

Heather Finn - Publications Director

Jemima Rillera Kempster - Communications Director

outgoing president egle mocciaro

Egle will remain in an advisory role as Past President to offer the wisdom of experience.

Farewell and thanks to our outgoing Board Members:

We acknowledge and greatly appreciate all that you have done in this volunteer capacity to serve the LESLLA community. Do come back and serve again! Big, warm hugs to:

Fernanda Minuz - Past President

Niki Cooper-Robbins - Secretary

Kate Van Roekel - Treasurer

Veronique Fortier - Publications Coordinator

Mariet Schiepers - Communications Director

voting is a right for leslla members

As an official paying member of LESLLA, you are entitled to vote in elections. Join today or ensure your membership is current! Membership ranges from USD$10-50.

A big thank you to all our nominees and to every member who voted in this election. Your voices shape the leadership of LESLLA and we are honored to represent you.