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.
Roles & Responsibilities
Roles within IAK indicate the responsibilities individuals undertake within the Association. They do not in themselves constitute certification of professional expertise, artistic rank or honorary status. Board members assume organisational and governance responsibilities, while advisors provide specialist guidance and support without participating in the Association’s governance.
Board of Directors
Registered Leadership
Responsible for the association’s governance, legal representation, and organisational continuity in Switzerland.
Jian Geyang
Founder & President
Creator & Editor of the IAK Website and App
Marian Siegert
Executive Director
Operations & Partnerships
Board Members
Board members are appointed under individual cooperation agreements and participate in IAK’s governance and related activities.
Board membership is not a permanent status, but a governance responsibility undertaken for a defined period. IAK conducts an annual review based on each Board member’s actual participation, governance responsibilities, and work for the Association. Board composition and renewal are reviewed at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the Association’s statutes.
Lucy Ovalle
Director
Community Engagement
Paula Zeng
Director
IAK France
Jingyu Dietz
Director
IAK Germany
LI Huizhen
Director
Chinese Media Support
Keith Nicholson
Director
IAK United States
👉 Read our governance principles.
👉IAK Board Member Application Form
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
Maria S.
International School Rheintal
Media Support
Hanna F.
University of Liechtenstein
Research & Dialogue
Cass S.
SAE Institute Vienna
Audio Engineering 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.