Dr. Tawfeeq Albakry
(Middle East)
Short Statement:
I am honored to stand for ISSP President! Building on my work as an MC member and leveraging the remarkable momentum that ISSP is experiencing, I aim to strengthen membership connections, expand inclusion and diversity, foster global collaboration, and enhance the value ISSP offers its community, ensuring it remains a vibrant, united home for researchers, practitioners, students, and trainees worldwide.
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Dr. Jessica Bartley
(North America)
Short Statement:
As a seasoned mental performance and mental health practitioner with Olympic and Paralympic, professional, and collegiate sport in the United States, I would be honored to contribute my experience and expertise to the International Society of Sport Psychology as a Member-at-Large. I fully endorse their commitment to advancing the global development of sport psychology through research, education, and applied excellence.
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Dr. Suzanne Cosh
(Oceania)
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My aim is to advance cultural diversity, research-practice integration, and global collaboration. My focus is to build cultural responsiveness, support evidence translation and evidence-informed systems, promote research that responds to the needs of sport systems and grow early career pathways. Strengthening collaboration across sectors and regions will help keep ISSP at the forefront of sport research and practice.
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Dr. Yanping Duan
(Asia)
Short Statement:
As a researcher in the field of physical activity and mental health, I am committed to enhancing ISSP’s impact by advancing knowledge and integration of physical activity into health, education, sport and recreation, and policy in order to benefit the mental health and well-being of communities across all regions.
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Dr. Edson Filho
(North America)
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Dr. Edson Filho is an Associate Professor of Sport Psychology at Boston University. He currently serves on the ISSP Emerging Countries Committee and as editorial board member of the IJSEP. Dr. Filho is keen to help develop global scholarly network initiatives. He is inspired by ISSP’s foundational mission of promoting the development of sport psychology throughout the world.
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Dr. Takahiro Higuchi
(Asia)
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I am committed to strengthening ISSP’s global inclusivity and visibility. I will promote collaboration across regions and disciplines, foster opportunities for young scholars, and contribute to enhancing the international presence of the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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Dr. Young-Ho Kim
(Asia)
Short Statement:
As President of the Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology, I bring regional leadership and a strong commitment to advancing exercise psychology and physical activity promotion worldwide. Elect me as ISSP Member-at-Large to strengthen global collaboration, amplify diverse voices, and support evidence-based practice in sport, exercise, and performance psychology.
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Dr. Harry Lim
(Asia)
Short Statement:
Sport psychology has had a positive influence on my life and career, which has led to a strong desire to further grow and develop the field in Singapore and beyond. Instead of waiting for opportunities to do that, I have decided to seize the initiative to step up and contribute more, through this position in the ISSP managing council.
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Dr. Franco Noce
(South/Central America)
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Franco Noce, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), has proudly served ISSP for over a decade as Secretary General and Member at Large. With passion and commitment, he seeks to expand global collaboration, empower students and professionals—especially from emerging countries—and strengthen partnerships worldwide, building an inclusive and inspiring future for sport psychology.
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Dr. Paula Ortiz
(South/Central America)
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Psychologist and Ph.D. in Physical Activity Sciences, Academic Director of the Institute of Sport and Well-being at Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile). With more than 20 years of experience in sport psychology, I promote sport as a space for well-being, values, and excellence. I run for the ISSP Managing Council to contribute global vision, innovation, organizational experience and a strong commitment to inclusion.
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Dr. Michael Passaportis
(Africa)
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Drawing on my academic and applied experiences, I aim to promote and drive culturally grounded sport psychology practices across Southern Africa. My goal is to advocate for diverse education pathways, foster global knowledge exchange, and leverage sport as a catalyst for social change, elevating African voices within ISSP’s global community.
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Dr. Michael Schmid
(Europe)
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I am a sport psychologist and former elite athlete dedicated to advancing sport psychology’s recognition and impact. I aim to bring my combination of high-performance experience and interdisciplinary expertise to the ISSP Managing Council, strengthening global connections and ties with sport science and international federations, and ensuring psychological support becomes an even more recognised element in the elite sport system.
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Dr. Keerthana Swaminathan
(Asia)
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Keerthana Swaminathan, Co-Founder of INSPA and Co-director of The Performance Doctor, is a practitioner and PhD scholar passionate about bridging research and practice. She believes sport psychology must grow through inclusive structures, ethical practice, and global collaboration. As Member-at-Large, she seeks to amplify diverse voices and co-create pathways for sustainable athlete care and professional development.
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Dr. Pedro Teques
(Europe)
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I will work to strengthen sport psychology across the Portuguese-speaking world, unite the Ibero-American community, and build bridges with established leaders in the USA, Canada, and Europe. By fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and empowering underrepresented countries, I aim to make the ISSP a more global, inclusive, and forward-looking force in our discipline.
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Dr. Tshepang Tshube
(North America)
Short Statement:
Advancing sport and exercise psychology in low and middle-income countries.
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Dr. Christopher Wagstaff
(United Kingdom)
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Chris Wagstaff is Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, UK. A leader in organisational sport psychology, he brings extensive international experience in research, policy, and practice. As an ISSP Managing Council nominee, Chris aims to promote ethical, inclusive, and practitioner-informed approaches that advance global sport psychology and support sustainable high-performance environments.
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Dr. Rebecca Wong
(Asia)
Short Statement:
Promote sport and performance psychology in both traditional sports and esports to ensure high level of sport psychology practice.
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