Board
The Board takes responsibility for ensuring the financial stability, strategic direction, and legal compliance of the Organization, while safeguarding the Organization’s mission and values.

President
Claire Evans
Chile

Director
Jake Mendelssohn
United States

Director
Juli Shively
United States

Director
Kristin Lehman
United States

Director
Ting Yin
China

Director
Mason Seitz
United States
Core Operation Team (COT)
COT acts as operation committee, takes responsibility for executing board decisions and daily operations, including maintaining social media, newsletter, coordinating resources, and IF.G organization relationships.

Alevil Macaisa
Philippines

Galit Zamler
Israel

Claire Evans
Chile

Jake Mendelssohn
United States

Juli Shively
United States

Kristin Lehman
United States

Ting Yin
China
IF.G Innovation Challenge Committee (IFGIC Committee)
IF.GIC Committee takes responsibility for planning and managing IF.GIC annual event. It is established every year.
InventFuture.Global Organization (IF.GO)
What is an IF.G Organization (IF.GO)?
An IF.GO commits to support—and be supported by—the IF.G network while collaborating with other IF.GOs to advance youth innovation education worldwide.
Benefits of Being IF.GO
Collaborate and Access a Global Network
- Connect with other IF.GOs to share resources and best practices for running successful programs.
- Be connected to an international collection of experts, advisors, educators and potential judges and speakers to support your programs.
Get Support
- Promote your programs internationally and invite more students from different countries to participate.
- Give your students access to global events, activities, and programs within the IF.G network
Increase Impact
- Feature your programs on IF.G’s social media and other global platforms.
Responsibilities for IF.GO
Being part of IF.G is a shared commitment. As an IF.GO, you agree to
Stay Connected
- Participate in IF.GO monthly meetings and maintain regular communication with the IF.G community.
Provide Support
- Contribute to the network by joining IF.G committees, supporting fellow IF.GOs serving as a judge, event host, or speaker, sharing announcements, and promoting IF.G initiatives.
Share Resources
- Contribute educational content, tools, or program models that may benefit other IF.GOs and the global network.