ASSIST Orientation 2024 Held in Europe

Leysin American School in the Alps of Swizterland

ASSIST Class of 2025 Orientation: A Historic Event in Switzerland This year, ASSIST made history! For the first time ever, the ASSIST Scholars Orientation was held in Europe, bringing together over 170 new scholars, along with alumni and volunteers, to kick off the Class of 2025’s journey at the beautiful Leysin American School near Geneva,…

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New Staff Spotlight: Bill Mena

An Experienced Leader in International Education Joining ASSIST in July 2024 as Director of School Relations, Bill Mena brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his decades-long career in education and nonprofit leadership. Having worked in leadership roles across admissions, financial aid, non-tuition revenue, and international student recruitment at boarding schools, Bill’s extensive experience…

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New Staff Spotlight: Ali Cranshaw

New ASSIST Scholars Director of Development In September 2024, we were thrilled to welcome Ali Cranshaw as our new Director of Development. With over a decade of experience in educational fundraising and leadership, Ali’s career has been defined by her dedication to advancing education at every level. Now, she’s eager to bring her talents to…

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New Staff Spotlight: Denisa Maková

New, In-Country Program Coordinator for ASSIST Scholars and HMC Projects in the Czech Republic ASSIST Scholars and HMC Projects are thrilled to welcome Denisa Maková as our new shared Program Coordinator for the Czech Republic! Denisa comes to us through our Czech partner organization, The Bakala Foundation, which was established in 2007 to support young…

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Alumni Spotlight: Kristýna Říhová 

ASSIST Scholars Class of ‘24 at Linden Hall School Czech STEM Leader and Rise Global Winner Kristýna Říhová has always been determined to make a difference, driven by her passion for marine biology and environmental protection. Coming from the Czech Republic, where there are no oceans, she didn’t let that limit her dream of saving…

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