The Secretariat
Meeting the Secretariat of IAF
The International Authors Forum (IAF) is supported by a dedicated Secretariat that ensures the effective coordination of the organisation’s activities and the delivery of its mission. The Secretariat works in close collaboration with the IAF Steering Committee and with member organisations across all regions, supporting their priorities and representing their interests at national and international levels.
The Secretariat plays a central role in maintaining IAF’s global presence, strengthening engagement with members and partners, and ensuring that the voices of authors and visual artists are heard in key policy discussions around the world.

The IAF Secretariat

Kevin Fitzgerald
Secretary General

Richard Combes
Company Secretary

Thanasis Venitsanopoulos
Advocacy & Strategy Advisor

Serena Barone
International Engagement &
Communication Advisor

Maria Fernanda Mendoza
Engagement & Policy Lead
in Latin America Region

Katie Webb
Engagement & Policy Lead
in Caribbean Region
