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 worked across investment banking, venture investing, and large-scale energy and infrastructure finance, advising governments, organizations, and senior leaders across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. A certified leadership coach, he works with founders, executives, and families on decision-making, personal development, and long-term strategy. As a Senior Advisor to Basso & Basso, he […]
Ai O.
Ai O. brings more than a decade of international school experience across Tokyo and Beijing, grounded in both lived and professional perspective. A graduate of the International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo and later a faculty member within leading international schools, she understands these communities from the inside. Her specialization centers on middle and high school years, with particular insight into IB and AP pathways, academic rigor, and how subject selection and positioning shape long-term university options. Ai taught middle school science and high school chemistry including IB and AP Chemistry during her time at the International School of the Sacred Heart, Aoba-Japan International School, and Tsinghua International School in […]
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 Paul apart is his rare dual perspective. Before working inside international schools, Paul served in university admissions at Babson College, Boston College, and Seattle University — recruiting globally, interviewing applicants, reviewing files, chairing scholarship competitions, and leading international recruitment across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Latin America, and North America. This allows Paul to […]
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, Marie played a key part in establishing and refining high school admissions processes, represented the school at admissions and outreach events, and partnered closely with families from interviews through matriculation to support students’ academic readiness and personal fit. At St. Mary’s, Marie guided students through pivotal transition points, helping them identify schools and colleges aligned […]
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 superapp decacorn that listed on the Indonesian stock exchange. Most recently, Rohan was CEO of Zenius, a leading Indonesian education technology platform focused on improving access to high-quality learning outcomes for students and families. An Indian national and international school graduate raised in Tokyo, Rohan brings firsthand understanding of the educational pathways globally mobile families […]
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 School and Hunter College High School. Across these roles, she has worked closely with admissions committees, giving her unique insight into what selective schools seek in their applicants. Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from New York University, Hillary brings both academic expertise and a counselor’s empathy to her work. She has developed essential-skills […]
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, and execution across Asia-Pacific and North American markets. In addition to his commercial and technology leadership, Kris has provided advisory support to education groups and international schools, contributing strategic direction across digital transformation and communications initiatives. He brings a deeply personal international perspective as a parent who raised two children across schools in Hawaiʻi, Japan, […]
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 her work with Basso & Basso families today. Irsa brings more than 20 years of HR, People, and Consulting leadership experience across Europe, Asia, and North America. As a Senior HR Business Partner at Accenture, she supported global and regional organizations across APAC, Europe, and the Americas—leading talent strategy, advising executives, and supporting teams of […]
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 student and teacher perspectives. His work as an admissions interviewer has also given him a clear understanding of how the school evaluates applicants and how families can showcase their child’s unique story with clarity and confidence. Darin’s connection to education extends far beyond the classroom. He is the parent of five children, three ʻIolani graduates […]
Lilian W.
A proud graduate of Nishimachi International School and The American School in Japan, Lilian grew up in Tokyo as a true third-culture kid — shaped by multiple worlds and united by a deep appreciation for diversity, belonging, and human connection. Her international school roots continue to guide her belief that great education extends beyond academics — it’s about the communities that help children grow in confidence and a sense of belonging. Lilian earned her BA from Johns Hopkins University and dual MBA/MA degrees from the Wharton School and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Professionally, she has built a global career spanning both corporate and entrepreneurial ventures, holding […]