International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Staff and Consultants

MEET OUR TEAM

We are a small team that wears many hats and are dedicated to improving the care of people with psoriasis worldwide. Our Board, Councilors, and Fellows change the world daily, and the IPC Staff are continually and earnestly inspired. We are committed to supporting and achieving our vision: A world free of psoriasis.

Christy

Langan

International Psoriasis Council

Santa Rosa

,

California

,

United States

Chief Executive Officer
Peter van de Kerkhof Headshot

Peter

van de Kerkhof

,

MD, PhD

International Psoriasis Council

Eefde

,

Netherlands

Chief Medical Officer

Nicora

Gardner

,

MSW

International Psoriasis Council

Bend

,

Oregon

,

United States

Director of Programs

Amanda

Bledsoe

,

CMP

International Psoriasis Council

Pembroke Pines

,

Florida

,

United States

Associate Director, Marketing, Communications, and Events

Michele

Borsa

International Psoriasis Council

Largo

,

Florida

,

United States

Operations Manager

Maureen

Hogle

International Psoriasis Council

La Mesa

,

California

,

United States

Education Manager

Maxi

Ryman

,

MPH

International Psoriasis Council

Portland

,

Oregon

,

United States

Health Communications and Events Manager

Heather

Koch

International Psoriasis Council

Midland

,

Michigan

,

United States

Corporate Relations and Membership Coordinator

Support Our Work

We believe that psoriasis patients, no matter where they live in the world, no matter how complex their symptoms, should have access to the best care available to them. Please join us in making this possible.

What's New

Use and Misuse of Systemic Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of systemic corticosteroids in psoriasis. He questions whether they contraindicate the treatment of psoriasis, while also covering his personal experience in prescribing them.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Use and Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of topical corticosteroids in psoriasis, covering current use, guidelines, and consequences.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Videos Now Available from the IEC & IPC Joint Symposium at AAD

Missed the joint symposium hosted by the International Eczema Council (IEC) and International Psoriasis Council (IPC) at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting? Select presentations from Psoriasis or Dermatitis? When Boundaries Blur and Treatments Flip the Script are now available, covering diagnostic overlap, emerging tools, treatment-related reactions, and practical strategies for managing complex cases across diverse patient populations.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026