President
Bill Borgen
Bill has extensive experience conducting research and developing evidence-based programs regarding life transitions and career development that has had an impact nationally and internationally. His work has been translated and adapted for use in Bhutan, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, and Sweden, and there have been more than 5,000 citations of his publications. In 2005, the University of Umea awarded him an honorary doctorate for his leadership in the development of counsellor education in Sweden. Bill has co-chaired the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs since 2003. In 2011 he received the Stu Conger Award for leadership in career development in Canada. He has also been active in promoting the accreditation of doctoral programs in Counselling Psychology and, in 2018, was made a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association. He received the Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals Award by Asia Pacific Career Development Association in 2020. Bill served on the Board of Directors of the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance from 2011 to 2019, and was elected President of the International Association for Counselling (IAC) in May 2019 (where he is also a lifetime member).
Vice President of Operations
Nate Perron
Nate has served as Secretary on the Executive Council of IAC since 2019, and as a member at large for two years beforehand. As a professional counselor and counselor educator in the USA, he currently serves as Director of Affiliate Faculty and Instruction, Clinical Associate Professor in the Masters of Arts in Counseling program with The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He obtained a PhD in counselor education and supervision at Northern Illinois University, and since 2005 has practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor (or equivalent licenses) in Wisconsin, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Vermont. He has taught undergraduate and graduate students in counseling, psychology, and human services in several universities since 2008, and has remained involved with national and local professional associations. Such involvement has included serving as Chair for the International Committee with the American Counseling Association (ACA), his national professional body, with whom he has participated, presented, and led in a variety of roles and circumstances. He has also been involved in professional leadership among several other associations in the USA, working to advance knowledge and scholarship in the specialty areas of international counseling, first responder wellness, trauma and recovery, children and adolescents, and faith integration.
Vice President of Regional Development
Dominic Nsona
Dominic is the current president of Malawi Association of Counselling and a council member of IAC, responsible for the African region. Dominic has worked with Kamuzu Central Hospital (Lighthouse) as a public health specialist in HIV testing. He has also worked for Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) as HIV testing technical advisor.
Treasurer
Ruth Falzon
As a long-standing contributor to the University of Malta's Faculties of Education and Social Wellbeing, Ruth is deeply rooted in teaching and research related to learning, emotional intelligence, and counselling research methodology. She has published numerous research papers in national and international journals, presented at a wide range of conferences, and been invited to deliver keynote speeches. Her expertise is further recognised through her roles as a journal reviewer and an editorial board member. Her passion for the counselling profession stems from its focus on an empowerment model and its contribution to individual wellbeing, which is essential for building healthy communities. Her commitment extends to taking community engagement seriously, as demonstrated by her active roles on the executive councils of several professional associations. These include serving as Treasurer and Board Director of the European Dyslexia Association, Membership Chair and former Treasurer of the International Association for Counselling, and Executive Council Member of the Malta Association for the Counselling Profession. She has also held leadership positions with the Malta Dyslexia Association and the International Society for Policy Research & Evaluation in School-Based Counselling (ISPRESC).
Director of Fundraising & Membership
Zachary Pietrantoni
Zachary is a licensed school counsellor, counsellor educator, and programme coordinator with extensive experience in counsellor preparation, leadership, and financial stewardship. His work focuses on building culturally responsive programmes, expanding access to high-quality training, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration. He has authored publications and presented on counsellor development, multicultural competence, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance counsellor training. In addition to his academic and research contributions, he has led financial stewardship, programme development, and capacity-building efforts that serve diverse communities and strengthen organisational sustainability. He has cultivated partnerships across institutions and professional organisations, supported grant and resource development, and advanced initiatives that expand visibility and impact, which requires engaging diverse stakeholders and aligning resources with long-term goals. He has served on professional organisation executive councils to promote financial stewardship, membership building, and professional development. These roles deepened his experience in membership engagement, collaboration across cultures, and fostering inclusive participation. He remains committed to bringing together diverse voices and building global networks that support the counselling profession in advancing well-being, justice, and access for all.
Regional Director - Latin America
Hugo Losa
Hugo has a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of the Republic, Uruguay, and postgraduate degrees in Human Resources Management, Faculty of Business Sciences at the Catholic University of Uruguay, and in Gestalt Methodology for Adults, Gestalt Center of Montevideo and Tribann. He achieved a specialization in Gestalt Therapy for Couples and Relationship Systems, Somos Presencia; in Psychotherapy Based on the Search for Enlightenment, Gestalt Center of Montevideo; and in Group and Institutional Approaches in Vocational and Occupational Guidance, University of the Republic. Hugo is the co-founder and Academic Director of EDHUCA, former President and Vice President of the Gestalt Association of Uruguay, founding partner of Fibras, and serves in leadership roles in human resources and public relations.
Regional Director - Asia
Swapnalekha Basak
Dr. Swapnalekha Basak is a multidisciplinary leader, author, and wellbeing specialist with nearly 30 years of experience across corporate leadership, academia, and social entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Workplace Wellbeing, along with qualifications in engineering, management, music, counseling, and Yoga philosophy, enabling her to integrate diverse disciplines into her work.
Director of Policy, Education, & Liaison Partnerships
Euchay Ngozi Horsman
Euchay is an Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Arkansas University. She prepares graduate counselors through teaching, clinical supervision, and program assessment, and she collaborates with agencies and schools to ensure high-quality field placements and supervision. Her applied practice includes service as a Vocational Expert for the U.S. Social Security Administration, where she provides expert testimony on work capacity and labor market trends. Dr. Horsman’s training spans rehabilitation counseling, instructional design, and intercultural communication. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds national certifications in rehabilitation counseling, forensic mental health evaluation, and vocational evaluation. Her career has included roles in community mental health, youth residential treatment, and nonprofit service delivery, along with extensive teaching in university settings. She contributes to the profession through peer review with Teaching and Learning Inquiry and the Journal of Disability Studies, advocacy within the ISSoTL community, and committee service with the International Association for Wellness Counseling. In the AMHCA/IAC community, she has worked on the task force on the Global Guidelines for Remote Counseling. She regularly provides professional development workshops, including CRC and NCE exam preparation, cultural humility in vocational counseling, and assessment-for-learning in higher education. Across her roles, Euchay focuses on culturally responsive care, ethical technology-supported practice, and evidence-informed policies and education. She is committed to broadening access to counseling worldwide by building practical resources and partnerships that respect local contexts and advance competence, equity, and wellness for all communities.
