Meet The LAIPA Team

BOARD MEMBERS

The Association of Independent Authors is a national arts service organization (NASO), governed by a volunteer board of directors who are committed to the mission of the organization. Members of the board are elected for a period of two years at the Annual General Meeting.

BOARD CHAIR

LORA TIA

BOARD VICE CHAIR

JOSHUA BLEVISS

BOARD SECRETARY

KARIN VENABLES

BOARD TREASURER

ANEETA GEORGE

BOARD MEMBER

CHRISTINE COWAN

OUR COMMITTEE

Monday through Friday,
these superstars remotely manage the day-to-day running of the association.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

  • Lora Tia
  • Joshua Bleviss
  • Christine Cowan
  • Aneeta George

INTERNAL COMMITTEE

  • Lora Tia
  • Karin Venables
  • Christine Cowan
  • Anthony Kaan

EXTERNAL COMMITTEE

  • Lora Tia 
  • Christine Cowan
  • Karin Venables

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our Volunteers

If you’re interested in joining one of our committees and helping with its important work, contact us.

We’re currently recruiting volunteers. If you are interested, kindly navigate to our volunteer page to apply.
 
To volunteer with LAIPA, a personal willingness and commitment to share or contribute to the ongoing administration of the Association and to the achievement of its goals and objectives is significant.