Our People

Meet the industry leaders guiding ISQua’s mission to inspire and drive improvement in the quality and safety of healthcare worldwide.

Working Together to Advance Global Healthcare

Behind every ISQua programme, publication, and policy shift is a passionate, multidisciplinary team working across countries, time zones, and specialisations. From our board of international healthcare leaders to our Dublin-based staff and global network of experts, this is the team driving better health systems forward together.

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Our Board

Strategic Guidance from Healthcare Industry Leaders

ISQua’s board represents healthcare leaders with decades of experience in clinical leadership, health systems research, policy-making, and patient safety advocacy. Each board member brings a distinct perspective, shaped by their work across different countries, disciplines, and care settings.

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Ezequiel Garcia Elorrio
President

Argentina

Ellen Joan van Vliet in a dark blue blazer with pearl jewelry, posing against a black background.
Ellen Joan van Vliet
President-Elect

Netherlands

Salma Jaouni in a navy blazer and yellow top, smiling confidently against a black background.
Salma Jaouni
Chair of the EEAC

Jordan

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John Brennan
Board member

Ireland

Philip Crowley in a grey pinstripe suit with red patterned tie, posing formally against a black background.
Philip Crowley
Board member

Ireland

Ulfat Shaikh in a navy blazer and patterned top, smiling warmly against a black background.
Ulfat Shaikh
Board member

usa

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Sodzi Sodzi Tettey
Board member

Ghana

Anuradha Pichumani in a maroon blouse and yellow saree with green border, wearing gold jewelry against a black background.
Anuradha Pichumani
Board member

India

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Duncan Inverarity
Honorary Advisor

Ireland

Anna Edwards
Honorary Advisor

England

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Sir Aziz Sheikh
Editor-in-Chief, IJQHC

Scotland

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Richard Greenhill
Editor-in-Chief, IJCOMS

USA

Shin Ushiro
Board Member

Japan

Tina Janamian
Board Member

Australia

Piyawan Limpanyalert
Board Member

Thailand

Camilla Covello
Board Member

Brazil

Our Staff – ISQua

Delivering Programmes, Partnerships, and Progress

Based in Dublin, our dedicated staff brings ISQua’s work to life – organising global conferences, delivering Fellowship and education programmes, supporting our members, and guiding accreditation processes.

Pedro Delgado
CEO

Ireland

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Eadin Murphy
Head of Operations

Ireland

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Simon Donohoe
Senior Events Manager

Ireland

Sinead McArdle with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a white floral blouse and pendant necklace, posing against a black background.
Sinead McArdle
Business Development Manager

Ireland

Caitriona Curran Sonmez with dark wavy hair, wearing a white top with black abstract pattern, posing against a black background.
Caitriona Curran Sonmez
Education Manager

Ireland

Orla Corcoran with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a black shirt with white polka dots, posing against a black background.
Orla Corcoran
Corporate Support Officer

Ireland

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Paloma Alaminos De Lima
Digital Marketing and Communications Officer

Ireland

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Luke Dunne
Education Officer

Ireland

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Catriona Kelly
Corporate Support Officer

Ireland

Aoife McHale
Events Officer

Ireland

Our Staff – ISQua EEA

Delivering third-party external evaluation services to health and social care external evaluation organisations

ISQua EEA’s external evaluation services are delivered by a dedicated team based in Dublin.

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Elaine O’Connor
Head of ISQua EEA Operations and Strategic Partnerships

Ireland

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Lisa Stowe
Accreditation Manager

Ireland

Catherine Garry
Accreditation Manager

Ireland

Ciara Kavanagh
Operations Executive

Ireland

Mary Nea
Support Officer

Ireland

Scam Alert

Be Aware of Fraudulent Emails

We’ve been made aware of phishing attempts impersonating ISQua officers, often requesting payments or sensitive information. These emails may use our names or signatures, but contain misspelled addresses or suspicious requests. ISQua officers will never ask members to approve payments or transfer funds via personal email.

If you receive a suspicious message:

  • Do not respond
  • Do not click on any links
  • Report it to us (info@isqua.org) and delete it immediately
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Membership

Connect with the People Improving Care Worldwide

ISQua isn’t just an organisation – it’s a global movement. Become a part of our growing network of professionals committed to quality, safety, and lasting healthcare change.

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