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What is the Council?

Past Presidents of the WPA form its council, with each member serving for a period of six years.  After that time, they become emeritus council members.  The council offers recommendations and advice to the WPA executive committee about any matters affecting the mission and strategy of the WPA.  

Council Members

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Afzal Javed

UK

2020-2023

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Pedro Ruiz

USA

2011-2014

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Ahmed Okasha

Egypt

2002-2005

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Jorge Alberto Costa e  Silva

Brazil

1989 - 1993

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Helen Herrman

Australia

2017-2020

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Mario Maj

Italy

2008-2011

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Norman Sartorius

Switzerland

1996-1999

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Dinesh Bhugra

United Kingdom

2014-2017

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Juan E. Mezzich

USA

2005-2008

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Felice Lieh-Mak

Hong-Kong, China

1993-1996

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