International Ombuds Association

⏰ Last chance to register for the IOA July Seminar!

Join us on 16 July for The Challenge of Independence, an engaging discussion exploring how ombuds practitioners navigate one of the profession’s most essential principles.

Led by Josh Canzona, PhD, this seminar will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with:

• Howard Gadlin, Consulting Ombuds, Harvard University
• Sean Banks, Company Ombuds, Shell Oil
• Jessica Kuchta-Miller, University Ombuds, Duke University

📅 16 July 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CET

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on the challenges and practice of independence. Register today at https://ow.ly/Rp0W50ZnywO 📝

📊 The IOA 2026 Organizational Ombuds Practice Survey is NOW OPEN!

Help strengthen the profession through valuable data that supports advocacy, new ombuds offices, and the future of organizational ombuds practice. Members and non-members are encouraged to participate.

Complete the survey by 31 July at surveymonkey.com/r/ZP5D6SV 📝

⏰ Last week to register!

Join us on Monday, 22 June, for IOA’s Webinar, Leveraging Q***r Theory in the Ombuds Role. This engaging program will explore the foundations of q***r theory and how its concepts can strengthen ombuds practice, challenge assumptions, and support conflict engagement through real-world case studies.

Reserve your spot today https://ow.ly/uQjR50ZbVaH📝

Join Frieda Hoffman on 29 June 2026 for the Core Course: Inclusive Facilitation. Explore practical tools and simple activities that help foster connection, inclusion, and trust in groups, teams, and organizations.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yP7f50YC3zP 📝