Consultative Status
at The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Affiliation with the UN Department of Global Communications
LEGENDS OF
IPA
Honoring the Trailblazers: Celebrating the Legacy
of IPA Legends
The IPA Legends page is a dedicated space to honor and celebrate the remarkable individuals whose vision, leadership, and deep commitment have helped shape the International Presentation Association into what it is today. Created to preserve and share the legacy of those who have gone before us, this page recognizes their invaluable contributions to justice, compassion, and global advocacy through the spirit of Nano Nagle. By highlighting their stories, we hope to inspire current and future generations to continue walking courageously in their footsteps.
“Go One Step Beyond”: Reflections from IPA’s Inaugural Executive Director
What does it take to say "yes" to a global mission of justice, compassion, and faith? Sr. Ann Marie Quinn reflects on her six-year journey as the first Executive Director of the International Presentation Association (IPA)—a journey shaped by courage, pandemic-era resilience, global solidarity, and a vision rooted in the spirit of Nano Nagle.
From shaping IPA’s strategy during COVID to witnessing transformative grassroots work in India, Sr. Ann Marie shares defining moments, enduring hopes, and the legacy she passes on as she hands over the lantern of leadership.
Her story is more than a look back—it’s a call forward.
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Let her reflections inspire your response to the needs of our world today.
Reading the Signs of the Times: A Justice Journey Rooted in Courage and Compassion
What does it mean to “read the signs of the times” in a world calling for justice, compassion, and bold faith? Sr. Lynne Crilley, PBVM of Wagga Wagga, Australia, reflects on her decades-long journey of advocacy and accompaniment, formed in the spirit of Vatican II and inspired by the charism of Nano Nagle.
From championing the rights of First Nations peoples to addressing the horrors of human trafficking and raising climate justice awareness across the Pacific, Sr. Lynne’s work echoes the heart of IPA’s mission. As an IPA Justice Contact, her voice brought local wisdom to global conversations, always centered on the dignity of the most vulnerable.
Her story is more than a tribute—it’s a commission to act.
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Let her journey ignite your own call to justice in today’s world.