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A Decade of Impact, A Future of Possibility: ISSUP at 10 Pt.3


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Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP

In the final episode of the series, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko sits down once again with ISSUP Chief Executive Joanna Travis-Roberts to look back on a decade of growth and forward to what’s next. Joanna reflects on how ISSUP has evolved through moments of change, from a small idea to a global network, and what it takes to stay flexible, humble, and connected in a complex field. Together, they explore the lessons, turning points, and future priorities that will shape ISSUP’s next chapter.

Featured Voices 

Host – A/Prof. Goodman Sibeko 

ISSUP Global Scientific Advisor.

Head of Addiction Psychiatry, University of Cape Town.

LinkedIn: goodmansibeko

Twitter/X: @profgsibeko

Guest – Joanna Travis-Roberts 

Chief Executive of ISSUP

Learn more about Joanna on issup.net

Time Stamps

[00:00] – Introduction

[00:43] – Reflecting on Ten Years of Growth

[01:55] – Listening to the Community and Learning from Feedback

[03:17] – Leadership, Humility, and Flexibility

[06:58] – Adapting and Evolving in a Changing World

[10:39] – The Next Decade: Growth, Training, and Partnerships

[16:12] – Deepening Impact and Staying Responsive

[19:15] – Consolidating Progress and Expanding Digital Reach

[20:21] – How to Get Involved

[22:20] – A Message to the Global ISSUP Community

[23:31] – Closing Reflections

About the ISSUP Exchange 

The ISSUP Exchange podcast series explores the evolution of responses to the challenges of substance use—from research and training to ethics, quality standards and evidence-based practice. We connect the dots so you can see the big picture. 

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About ISSUP 

ISSUP is a global network that unites, connects, and shares knowledge across the substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support workforce. Our mission is to make our members’ work as effective as possible—by providing access to training, resources, and a vibrant professional community. 

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