Having been a member of the IACR for more than 20 years, I’ve benefitted from all the services the association offers to its researchers and had the opportunity to collaborate with members of its different subcommunities. I also had experience as board member (director) for 6 years. Despite challenges (e.g., due to the growing size of our venues), I believe the IACR remains an exemplary organization in many respects, especially for the opportunities it offers to younger researchers worldwide. I’d be happy to further contribute to this goal.