Organizational Chart
Access to IAK
Welcome to Our International Community
We Share & We Care
The Meaning of an Association
To associate is to seek harmony; to convene is to gather.
Through harmony, virtue is cultivated; through gathering, the Way is made accessible.
When the worthy come together, different aspirations find common ground—not merely sharing a place, but sharing understanding.
United by propriety and guided by the Way, this is the true meaning of an association.
Board of Directors
Jian Geyang
Founder & President
Jingyu Dietz
Director
IAK Germany
Pan Jing
Director
Guqin Culture
Marian Siegert
Executive Director
Operations & Partnerships
Keith Nicholson
Director
IAK United States
Huizhen Li
Director
Marketing & Communication
Lucy Ovalle
Director
Community Engagement
Paula Zeng
Director
IAK France
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Senior Cultural Advisory Council
Mr. Mario Domig
Senior Advisor
Breathwork and Wellbeing
Mr. Tang Zhongliu
唐中六先生
Senior Advisor
Guqin Studies & Cultural Heritage
Prof. Xiong Chengyu
熊澄宇教授
Senior Advisor
Cultural Communication & Dialogue
Young Scholars in Cultural Research & Promotion (Since 2025)
IAK Culture Association Switzerland is proud to introduce its first cohort of young scholars. They bring academic talent and fresh perspectives to our cultural activities, supporting research, dialogue, and event initiatives that build bridges between East and West.
Richard S.
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
Event & Digital Support
William R.
International School Rheintal
Audio Engineering Support
Hanna F.
University of Liechtenstein
Research & Dialogue
Maria S.
International School Rheintal
Media Support
The IAK Young Scholars initiative supports emerging scholars and young practitioners engaged in cultural studies, philosophy, arts, and holistic well-being.
It provides a platform for learning, dialogue, and cross-generational exchange, encouraging young voices to explore East–West perspectives and develop their own cultural paths.
Community Members (Members & Volunteers)
Within the IAK community,
some participate as members, engaging in cultural activities, forums, and learning;
others contribute as volunteers, offering their time and care through practical work and public projects.
Regardless of form,
all are companions on the shared path of the IAK community.
Some explore philosophy, arts, and the contemporary practice of traditional wisdom;
some take part in cultural festivals and international exchange;
some share ideas on the stage,
while others offer quiet support behind the scenes.
Different ways of participation,
yet the same original intention —
to let culture truly come alive, and to allow connections to grow naturally.