Head of Volunteering and Networks
Alex Taylor
The Head of Volunteering and Networks leads the team responsible for raising the profile and value of volunteer-led activities by aligning the plans and activities of the IET’s volunteer communities with the IET’s 2030 Strategy roadmap.
A key aim for the team is to establish and develop physical and digital global networking and collaboration, coordinating work around the societal challenges through the Policy Panels, Technical and Local Networks, Student and Young Professionals, and the Online EngX Community.
Global Networks and Communities Manager
Mariana Vazquez
The Global Networks and Communities Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, strategy, operations, and governance of the IET’s Local and Technical Networks as well as the Online EngX Community.
Senior Community Managers
- Joanne Longton -Senior staff member CC, UK
- Andrea Lund - Senior staff member CC, EMEA and CC Americas
- Lynsay Callaghan - Senior staff member CC, Technical Networks
- Dodi Mak - Senior staff member CC, Asia Pacific
- Varsha Kothari - Senior staff member CC, South Asia
Responsible for the governance of communities committees (CCs) including budgeting, strategy and operations.
Community Managers
- Gemma Hadley
- Deborah McKenzie
- Tori Rooke
- Fiona Lee
- Alison Siu
The Community Managers (CMs) work closely with volunteers to develop IET communities.
CMs offer strategic development support to new and existing groups as well as acting as a key liaison point for the IET and facilitating engagement with the wider IET.
The CM team provide help with planning and budgeting, volunteer recruitment, engagement with other institutions, and help to identify opportunities for communities.
Local Network Managers
- Julie Hudson
- Sandra Lucy
- Sam Benson
Local Network Managers (LNMs) support IET local networks around the world, both online and with physical activities and empowering volunteers to develop, lead and promote thriving communities.
Online Community Manager
- Lisa Miles
The Online Community Manager oversees the IET EngX online community, making sure it is a friendly, useful space where engineers can share ideas, ask questions, and connect. This includes helping shape the content, supporting contributors, and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.
If you have any queries about our Communities, please email communities-support@theiet.org.