Our Staff
ILDS Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Arpita Bhose
Arpita is responsible for managing and developing the ILDS’ operations. She works closely with the ILDS Board and Staff Team to ensure that the ILDS’ strategy is effectively implemented in order to fulfil its mission. Arpita joins the ILDS from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), where she was the Chief Executive Officer. Her previous roles include Senior Account Manager at Kenes Asia (a regional division of a global conference management business) in Singapore, where she set up the company for the Asia-Pacific region, covering 28 countries, and led medical association management for a wide-ranging portfolio of clients. Earlier in her career, Arpita spent ten years at the Royal College Physicians in London as Membership Services Manager.
ILDS Secretariat
Biography
Safia works across multiple areas of work to support, maintain and develop IFD and ILDS projects and partnerships. Throughout her career, she has worked with multiple populations, including migrants, internally displaced people and other marginalised groups, where she undertook research and coordinated projects on human rights, development and gender. Safia holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics from Goldsmiths, University of London and a Master’s degree in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
Biography
Lisa oversees all aspects of membership for the ILDS including new applications, engagement and retention. She brings her 6.5 years experience of working for a UK-based membership charity supporting similar health professionals to the ILDS and understands the importance of our members being at the heart of everything we do. Lisa is keen to help the ILDS grow our unique community even further and provide a high-quality customer service to ILDS members and beyond. Lisa also supports the Awards Committee in the management of ILDS Awards.
Biography
Becca supports the delivery of the GLODERM and Global Partnerships in Education and Care (GPEC) programmes. With 5 years of account handling experience in medical communications, she has a wealth of expertise in programme coordination and delivery, stakeholder management, team collaboration, and content creation. Having previously studied for a MSc in Conservation at the University College London, she is keen to combine her passion to work for an international NGO with her recent professional experience in healthcare. She aims to apply her expertise towards making a positive impact with the ILDS on the global dermatology community.
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Emma oversees the ILDS operations, supporting Arpita (ILDS CEO), and provides leadership in the areas of communication, membership, events and partnerships. She leads the IFD team and manages the website and other online platforms and tools. She has over 6 years’ experience working with international organisations for veterinarians as Operations Manager and Policy Officer. Originally from the Netherlands, she has a bachelor in Veterinary Medicine from Utrecht University and master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Edinburgh. During her studies, she was President of the International Veterinary Students’ Association, during which she developed her passion for international NGOs and policy. Her mission is to make sure the work of the ILDS is carried out and seen in all continents around the world.
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Homa holds a Master of Healthcare Management degree from Swansea University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Through primary healthcare delivery, stakeholder involvement, programme coordination, and multidisciplinary team collaboration, she has exerted positive impact. She is strongly commited to expanding healthcare access and improving outcomes. She started as the ILDS Grants Coordinator, supporting the IFD but has since progressed to the new role of ILDS WHO & Collaborations Coordinator.
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Undraa is committed to raising global awareness about skin conditions and overall skin health. She channels her passion for skin health into freelance and volunteer projects aimed at helping individuals understand their skincare needs, particularly those facing accessibility or language barriers, with the ultimate goal of promoting informed choices. Originally from Mongolia, Undraa has spent a significant chunk of her life overseas and holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomolecular Science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. With four years of hands-on experience managing multiple projects both in the skincare and research industries, she is dedicated to supporting the programmes of the IFD, including GLODERM, GPEC, and IACS, striving to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
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Amarni oversees all areas of the ILDS marketing, communications and social media development, and provides communications support on other key ILDS projects, events, partnerships and programmes. She is is an experienced Marketing Professional with over 7 years experience in the charity sector, and is passionate about the impact good communications, clever social media marketing and creative campaigns can have on building and growing a strong community and brand
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Jianing has a wealth of experience in project and grants coordination. She was born in China and raised between China and Singapore, she then moved to the UK for her university education, followed by a Master and PhD Degree in English literature in King’s College London. Prior to joining ILDS, she worked at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, an animal welfare charity, where she worked on urgent and sensitive cases and liaised between internal and external departments. During her PhD project, she worked on several grants projects as well as being involved in academic journal submission and publication. Jianing is a passionate advocate for underprivileged and underrepresented groups, she is excited to join ILDS, and she is keen on continuing to support the important work done by the IFD Committee.
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Jennifer has gained extensive experience in both research and clinical care through work in the US, UK and EU, with a commitment to patient welfare as her guiding principle. Her background includes treating diverse patient populations, fostering international collaborations, and coordinating projects to improve health outcomes in neurology, paediatrics, critical care and dermatology. With a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Northwestern University and dual master's degrees in Brain and Mind Sciences from University College London and Sorbonne Université, Jennifer is excited to integrate her passion for global health and evidence-based research to prioritise patient benefit and make a positive impact on the field of dermatology worldwide.