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 Singapore American School, she also led a team of full-time and part-time admissions professionals serving a community of approximately 4,100 students. Her experience gives B&B families access to the perspective of a leader who has worked at the highest levels of international school admissions. For B&B families, Tina offers a valuable view into how international […]
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 of their academic expectations, cultures, and values. Trained as a systems engineer, Steffy brings an analytical and highly practical perspective to education. Throughout her teaching career, she has helped students develop the confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in rigorous learning environments. Her work in robotics and project-based learning has also given her […]
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 […]
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 […]