ISY AGM 2020

Nationality
Brazilian

Arrival in Myanmar:
Jan 2019

Grades of children at ISY:
Grade 4

Statement:
My daughter Khadija is 10 years old and she has been living in 6 different countries since she was born. From her time in the pre-school up to now, she studied in 6 different schools and ISY is her favorite. Diverse, International and with great principles – consistent to the principles of our family – it is really a special school. When we live abroad and need to look for a school to our children, all we have is a guess that you are making the right choice. Thankfully, it really was the best choice. Since February of 2019 when she engaged in the school, there was a lot of pleasant findings on her personal development and engagement as a Chinte.

I am a medical doctor since 1982 and have been working with viruses since 1987 (HIV and Viral Hepatitis mostly) and I am specialized in Epidemiology, having as my main professional task, the control of Epidemics. In the academic world I am always invited for lectures, Masters and Doctorate Boards and scientific publication. At this point in time I am in the frontline of the biggest challenge of my career, working for the World Health Organization, in how to advise the Government of Myanmar, along with many partners, in the better way to control the COVID-19 impact in the country. Due to this exceptional moment in our lives, as parents and professionals, I believe I can contribute to the Board to guide decisions on how to navigate in this moment of storm and keep the ISY the top institution for students in Myanmar.

Nationality
USA

Arrival in Myanmar:
Feb 2013

Grades of children at ISY:
Grades 6 and 8

Statement:
Over the past six years my family has been very active at ISY. My sons each play several sports and my older son has been involved in student council for two years. My wife, Lira, has volunteered around ISY, is a substitute teacher, and is a Chinthe sports fanatic. My involvement to date has been more at arm’s length: watching the constant improvement in facilities, curricula, and professionalism and enjoying sports and other community events. Witnessing the dedication of ISY administrators, teachers, parents, and my own family, I decided to share my experience for the benefit of our community.
If I am elected, I will do what I can to make ISY an even better place. I am confident that I can because this is what I do every day in my personal and professional capacities: analyze, design improvements, and implement them. For the past 25 years I have lived and worked internationally, first as a Peace Corps volunteer and later as a microfinance specialist building, repairing, and growing some of the leading institutions in countries I have worked in. I have also been an international student myself: I attended fourth grade at a local school near Würzburg, Germany, and spent one year at Stockholm University in Sweden. In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis with my family and taking part in any kind of wilderness activities. I also enjoy doing woodworking and leatherworking and tinkering or fixing anything that is broken or that can be improved.

Nationality
Myanmar

Arrival in Myanmar:
Not Applicable

Grades of children at ISY:
Grades 1 and 7

Statement:
I am a valiant proponent of gender equality in the workplace. I initiated and then expanded Shwe Taung Group’s successful efforts in childcare facilities for all employees and I am one of the driving forces behind Shwe Taung Group’s amazing feat of getting 6 EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) Assess Certificates in 2018.

I am contributing as the Treasurer of Myanmar Hydropower Society, member of Central Committee (Myanmar National Committee On Large Dam) and member of MES (Myanmar Engineering Society).