Tina H.
Tina brings nearly a decade of senior admissions leadership at two of Asia’s leading international schools: Singapore American School and the International School of Beijing. At both, she led admissions and enrollment management from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, working with school leadership to shape policies, strengthen processes, and guide decisions across the admissions journey. At […]
Steffy S.
An educator, engineer, and mentor, Steffy Simms has taught at several of Hawaiʻi’s leading independent schools, including Kamehameha Schools, Punahou School, and most recently ʻIolani School, where she teaches physics and leads robotics and STEM initiatives. A Punahou graduate herself, Steffy understands Hawaiʻi’s independent schools from both the student and educator perspectives, with firsthand knowledge […]
Parameshwar M.
Eswar brings a global perspective to education advising shaped by his own international school upbringing and a career spanning finance, leadership, and executive coaching. Raised in Tokyo, he attended St. Mary’s International School before studying at the London School of Economics and earning his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Professionally, Eswar has […]
Paul S.
Paul brings over 20 years of experience across international schools and university admissions, including senior leadership roles as Director of University Counseling at Dulwich College Seoul, Director of College Counseling and Admissions Committee member at UWC ISAK Japan, and High School Counselor and Admissions Committee member at St. Mary’s International School in Tokyo. What sets […]
Marie M.
Marie brings nearly two decades of experience in international education, with deep expertise in high school counseling, admissions strategy, and family guidance. She previously served as both a High School Counselor and College Counselor at St. Mary’s International School, where she was also a core member of the High School Admissions Team. In this role, […]
Rohan Monga
Rohan advises Basso & Basso Consulting on strategy and growth, drawing on his experience leading mission-driven technology and education organizations across the Asia-Pacific. Rohan is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and operator, having worked across three startups spanning early-stage growth through large-scale execution. At the seed stage, he became Chief Operating Officer at Gojek, the Indonesian […]
Hillary H.
With nearly two decades of experience in international and independent school counseling, Hillary has guided hundreds of students to the world’s top high schools and universities. She has served as Director of University Counseling at Yokohama International School in Japan and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School in New York, and as College Counselor at Shanghai American […]
Kris Honeycutt
Kris is a Senior Advisor to Basso & Basso Consulting, overseeing the firm’s technology and AI practice and leading the development of its digital platforms. With over 25 years of experience across strategic digital, creative, and marketing leadership, he has advised organizations ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies, helping them align strategy, technology, […]
Irsa B.
A proud alumna of Nishimachi International School and the International School of the Sacred Heart, Irsa B. grew up surrounded by diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives. Born and raised in Tokyo, she is multicultural and trilingual—fluent in English, Japanese, and Persian—and understands firsthand how international schools shape identity, belonging, and global-minded curiosity. These insights guide […]
Darin K.
As a current educator with 35 years of experience teaching high school science—including 28 years as an Upper School physics teacher at ʻIolani School—Darin K. has had the privilege of supporting students through some of their most important academic milestones. An ʻIolani graduate himself, he understands the school’s culture, expectations, and values from both the […]