ICOM-CC Directory Board Candidates 2026-2029

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CANDIDATES for ICOM-CC Directory Board 2026-2029

(Candidates in alphabetical order)

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Notice to ICOM-CC members regarding a candidacy

 

ICOM-CC has become aware that one (1) candidate standing for election to the ICOM-CC Board is currently included on a national sanctions list. In the interest of transparency and to ensure that members have access to relevant information during the electoral process, ICOM-CC wishes to provide the following clarification:

 

• eligibility: the ICOM-CC Board assesses candidacies against the eligibility requirements set out in the ICOM Statutes, Internal Rules and ICOM-CC By-laws. The candidate currently meets those requirements. Furthermore, no decision affecting the candidate's ICOM membership status has been adopted. Accordingly, the candidate remains eligible to stand for election.
• transparency: this information is communicated solely to ensure transparency in the electoral process and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of, or objection to, the candidate’s candidacy;
• member discretion: the final decision regarding the election of this candidate rests exclusively with the members of ICOM-CC. Members are encouraged to consider all information available to them and to exercise their independent judgment when casting their votes.

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 Stephanie DE ROEMER- United Kingdom                

Joining the ICOM-CC as a conservation student, I found it to be a welcoming community of diverse and inspiring people which encouraged and inspired me to become engaged in a network of professionals on an international level, as Working Group Coordinator for Sculpture, Polychromy, and Architectural Decorations (2014 – 2020) and later as a member on the Directory Board, first as liaison and currently as Vice Chair .

If elected, I will apply my substantial experience in the conservation of archaeological, anthropological and modern and contemporary art collections combined with my knowledge and communication skills to the administration of ICOM’s and ICOM CONSERVATION strategic vision. In the role as a member of the Directory Board I will support the many ICOM CONSERVATION Working Groups in the outreach and facilitation of their Triennial programs, networking and collaboration across and for the broad and diverse global conservation community.

Taking responsibility in a position of leadership, I will advocate for conservation philosophy and practice to be recognized as essential and fundamental to a methodology of sustainable development and I will lobby for the ICOM CONSERVATION Committee and its membership to be a voice and active participant in the International Council of Museums’ strategic planning and round table discussions to inspire communities of practice to care for our shared cultural heritage and sustain this human ability into the future. 

Sana DURRANI - Pakistan       

I am Sana Durrani. a heritage conservation professional, art restorer, and museum curator from Lahore, Pakistan. My experience in these fields has motivated me to apply for the position of Directory Board of ICOM-CC. My active involvement with ICOM and ICOM-CC includes chairing and organising International Virtual Conferences on Museums, presenting a poster at the ICOM-CC Triennial Conference in Valencia (2023), presenting a paper at the ICR Annual Conference in Taiwan (2023), and presenting at the ASPAC 2026 Annual Meeting in Malaysia. I have also contributed as an ICOM representative by supporting award endorsements.

At the Lahore Museum I focused on strengthening institutional capacity through conservation led projects, curatorial approaches, and public engagement strategies. It gave me a deep understanding of conservation challenges and the responsibility of safeguarding cultural heritage in Pakistan. Celebrating International Museum Day 2024 for Lahore Museum was my key initiative which not only supported greater engagement in museum education but also encouraged wider participation in annual museum activities afterwards which increased ICOM membership growth at the national level.

If selected, I hope to actively contribute to ICOM-CC’s mission through collaborative projects focused on capacity building, sustainability, and participatory museum strategies in long-term planning. This role would also help to strengthen trust in the heritage sector in Pakistan, where international representation often adds weight to new ideas, conservation method and conservation approaches. In this way, it would not only enhance my local contribution, but also help encourage heritage institutions in Pakistan to adopt more sustainable, participatory, and forward-looking practices with greater commitment.

Ida-Christine HOVMAND - Denmark                

I trained as an archaeological conservator in Cardiff, and since 1998, I have been the manager of the conservation unit at Langelands Museum, Denmark, where I am also responsible for conservation of all archaeological finds and supervision of students.

I have been involved with the Wet Organic Archaeological Materials Working Group (WOAM) since 1996, and have served as Assistant Coordinator and for the last two Triennia have had the pleasure to be the Coordinator of this Group.  During my time as a Coordinator, I have (with the help of amazing Assistant Coordinators and hosts) arranged two hybrid Interim Meetings and published the proceedings on the ICOM-CONSERVATION Online Publication platform. Being a Coordinator has also given me insight into the business of the Directory Board, its role within ICOM, the work it undertakes with other ICOM International Committees, and especially its interaction with the Working Groups.

Based on this experience, I put my name forward as a candidate for the Directory Board for the next triennium, 2026-2029. To me, it is important that the Directory Board supports the diversity of the Working Groups and helps to facilitate the exchange of ideas of practicing conservators and conservation scientists on a global level. I would advocate that we not only continuously listen to and learn from each other but also communicate our field of expertise through collaborations with other professionals within the museum world, as well as the general public. It would be a privilege to contribute to the work of ICOM-CONSERVATION and to the Directory Board as well. 

Anna LAGANÀ - United States of America              

I am Principal Research Specialist at the Getty Conservation Institute, where I lead the long-term project Preservation of Plastics, dedicated to advancing the conservation of plastic heritage objects. My career spans research, practice, and teaching across international institutions, including academic and heritage organizations.

I have been an ICOM-CC member for many years and have played an active role within the organization. I have served the Modern Materials and Contemporary Art Working Group first as Assistant Coordinator and subsequently as Coordinator for two consecutive terms. This long-term involvement has been a highly valuable experience and has given me a deep understanding of the organization and its role within the broader ICOM infrastructure and the international conservation field.

I am standing for the Directory Board because I strongly believe in ICOM-CC’s mission, and I would like to contribute at a strategic level to its continued development. Through my career and tenure as ICOM-CC coordinator, I have learned the importance of international exchange, professional networks, and collaborative work in advancing both research and practice in conservation.

I am particularly interested in supporting inclusive participation across regions and generations, strengthening the organization’s role as a platform for knowledge exchange, supporting the work of the Working Groups, exploring new avenues for advocacy, and contributing to ICOM-CC’s ability to respond to the evolving needs of the conservation field.

I would be honored to bring my experience, outreach skills, and long-standing engagement with ICOM-CC to the Directory Board, and to contribute to the organization’s continued development and impact.

Maggi LOUBSER - South Africa