
IsoArcH Association
Established in 2019, our association stands out from the crowd. We are all about shaking things up and creating a vibrant, collaborative isotope data culture, not just in bioarchaeology but in all the cool places it can take us.
What we are all about
At the heart of our association lies the IsoArcH database, a growing, open-access resource for isotope data from archaeological, environmental, and forensic contexts. We take pride in curating and enriching this platform to ensure that both legacy and newly published datasets remain visible, reusable, and valuable over the long term. Built with and for the research community, it serves as a foundation for transparent and collaborative science.
Be part of our association
We welcome individuals and institutions who share our values. Individual membership is free. Institutional members support us through an annual fee and are presented on a dedicated page showcasing their work. Our community includes researchers, students, professionals, and institutions from around the world, all committed to open science, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and public engagement.
Institutional members
Institutional members are key organizations that actively support the development of open, standardized, and accessible isotopic data. By joining us, they contribute to the growth of a global research infrastructure serving the community.
Governing bodies
Executive officers
Last election June 11, 2025
Administrators
Last election May 5, 2025
Operational teams
Development task force
Open research ambassador

Esther Plomp
Open research ambassador
Statutory auditors
Last election May 5, 2025

Asta Rand
Internal Auditor

Janet Montgomery
External Auditor