Martin Milne
Martin Milne joined ASSIST in 2009 as the Director of School and Family Relations, was promoted to Vice President in 2016, and was named the fourth President of ASSIST in November 2020. Martin grew up at Deerfield Academy as the son of two teachers, and after graduating from college he held positions in domestic and…
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Dr. Kristina Arheden
Kristina Arheden is the Regional Coordinator for Scandinavia since 2010 and has two sons who are ASSIST alums (2007 and 2010). Kristina has a PhD from Lund University, Sweden, and has worked many years at the Lund University Hospital. Now working as a consultant focusing on organizational development, quality assurance, empowerment, coaching and mentoring. Kristina…
Read MoreAli Cranshaw
With a robust background in educational fundraising and a commitment to advancing higher education and day schools, Ali brings over a decade of experience to her role as Director of Development. She holds a BA in Communications from Roger Williams University, a master’s in organizational leadership from Nichols College, and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. at Northeastern…
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Christine D’Angelo
Christine D’Angelo joined ASSIST in 2023 after five years of working in international admissions at a historical boarding and day independent school. Prior to her school experience, Christine worked in marketing and also collaborated as an entrepreneur with her husband on small businesses. Christine is the graduate of ASSIST member school, Westover School and holds…
Read MoreMaia Gurgenidze
Maia is our country coordinator in Georgia. She has a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Philological Sciences with a special interest in English Language teaching and learning. Maia is the director of English Book Education and Rector of the British University in Georgia. She is a co-author of several Macmillan English Language textbooks and frequently contributes to…
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