Patrice’s international background and experience both as an ASSIST host family and school trustee mean she contributes valuable experience and wisdom in her role on the ASSIST Board. She serves on the ASSIST Governance and Schools Committees. Originally from the Netherlands, Patrice worked in various hospitality management and technology roles in Europe, including for Disneyland…

Pippa Bond attended the Taft School through ASSIST in 1989 and is rejoining the ASSIST Board. She is a Capital Markets Partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Pippa has extensive experience in corporate finance and securities, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and restructurings. Her work spans a broad range of industries,…

Bob’s impressive resume in the financial and legal fields makes him the ideal treasurer and member of the ASSIST Board of Directors. A member of the Executive Committee and the Compensation Subcommittee, and chair of the Finance Committee, Bob’s active involvement in ASSIST has been crucial to developing our fiscal responsibility and ongoing growth. Bob…

Andrew graduated from Suffield Academy in 1988, an ASSIST member school since the inception of the program. He went on to the University of Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, and next received his MBA from Columbia University.  Andrew holds the position of President at CAP Properties Limited, a family owned and run investment company.…

Pamela first became acquainted with ASSIST in 1991 when she and her husband hosted an ASSIST Scholar. She now serves as the ASSIST Board Vice Chair, and is a member of the Campaign Steering Committee to help ensure that the gears behind the ASSIST framework turn smoothly. For many years, Pamela accompanied teachers and students…

A former ASSIST Scholar from Croatia (Cranbrook School, ’00), Helis is a valued member of the ASSIST Board. Her experience in the financial field and awareness of international educational issues make her the perfect addition to ASSIST’s Development and Alumni Relations and Campaign Steering Committees. Helis graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Economics…