The organization is governed by the Board of Directors made up of both elected and appointed members. The IASSW has had 13 Presidents.[3]
A list of IASSW Presidents:[4]
The execution of initiatives by IASSW is facilitated through a structure comprising committees and task forces. These committees cover various aspects, such as: nomination and election, capacity building, human rights, social justice, communication, publication, sustainability, climate change, and disaster intervention. Additionally, task forces are dedicated to areas such as the Global Agenda and the Global Standards for Education and Training.