Participants
Damasus Tuurosong
President
Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS)
Ghana
Damasus Tuurosong
Focused on raising funds and exploring advocacy strategies to support leaders of affordable non-state schools, I’m eager to collaborate and learn. Fun fact: I laugh easily, even when nothing is funny! 😄
Salma Seedat
Executive Director
Instructional Leadership Institute (ILI)
South Africa
Salma Seedat
I’m focused on learning and connecting around school leadership in public schools, particularly instructional leadership. As a first-time participant, I aim to listen, learn, and share insights from a South African/Southern African perspective. Fun fact: I relax by playing video games!
Rita Jobim
Pedagogical Coordinator
Centro Lemann
Brazil
Rita Jobim
I’m eager to deepen my understanding of systemic approaches to engaging political leaders and education secretaries, drawing on three years of scaling our Training Program. I offer a pragmatic perspective, enthusiasm for learning, and a collaborative spirit. Fun fact: I love samba, carnival, and partying! =)
Patrya Pratama
Executive Director
Inspirasi Foundation
Indonesia
Patrya Pratama
I’m eager to explore where we’re heading as a network and offer the opportunity for vulnerable and honest conversations that embrace challenges over just successes. Fun fact: I just completed my first marathon last December and it could be my last!
Michael Amayki (Mike)
CEO
GNAPS
Ghana
Michael Amayki (Mike)
I’m passionate about exploring innovative ways to transfer and sustain knowledge from school leadership capacity-building workshops. With experience as a researcher and facilitator in educational leadership, I bring insights and humor, sharing funny stories with a calm and engaging demeanor.
Angela Bravo Chacòn
Executive Directos
Enseña Perú
Peru
Angela Bravo Chacòn
I am passionate about advancing leadership in education. With Teach for Peru, we have seen great success in promoting school leadership and I bring my focus on equity-focused innovation, policy knowledge, and research. Fun fact - I'm a
semi-professional dancer!
Anna Penido
Executive Director
Centro Lemann
Brazil
Anna Penido
I’m eager to explore systems change in school leadership. At Centro Lemann, we develop strategies to empower leaders, fostering equitable learning outcomes. Fun fact: my siblings are quadruplets, younger than my daughter—making her older than her aunts and uncles!
Constance Yuen
Senior Director of Fellowships
GSL Pemimpin
Malaysia
Constance Yuen
Excited to reconnect with GSL partners, share insights, and learn from sessions (especially Tamara’s!). Eager to discuss scaling impact, drawing from Centro Lemann’s work and my experiences with PEMIMPIN. Fun fact: I know Malaysian Sign Language!
Sai Pramod Bathena
Co-Founder
Alokit
India
Sai Pramod Bathena
Passionate about collaboration, I bring nearly a decade of experience working with school leaders. Eager to learn from network partners' programs and successes. Fun fact: I once ate 30 bananas in 5 minutes during a college challenge!
Samuel Isaiah (Sam)
Executive Director
GSL Pemimpin
Malaysia
Samuel Isaiah (Sam)
Excited to learn from network partners to enhance collaboration and impact in Malaysia, I aim to align efforts with GSL's vision. I bring insights from diverse sectors, fostering meaningful exchanges. Fun fact: Coffee fuels my day—4 cups minimum! ☕✨
Natalia Roson (Naty)
Pedagogical Director
Varkey Foundation
Argentina
Natalia Roson (Naty)
Eager to explore synergies with other organizations, I bring expertise in designing and implementing teacher development programs. I enjoy speaking Portuguese and am working to improve my English proficiency while developing meaningful professional connections.
Cici Wanita
Program Director
Inspirasi Foundation
Indonesia
Cici Wanita
Curious about how global educational policies shape school leadership, I seek insights on digital tools, challenges, and innovations in education. Will be happy to bring Indonesian sweets for all! Fun fact: My unique eyes are a charming twist of family karma and humor. 😊
Manuel Bravo
Director of Program
Educando
Mexico
Manuel Bravo
Eager to explore the design, process, and impact of global leadership programs, I aim to unite diverse experiences and clarify partner roles for common goals. Fun fact: My clumsy hands make me my daughters’ favorite entertainer! 😊
Sheerene Abrea (En)
Program Manager
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Philippines
Sheerene Abrea (En)
In my new RAFI role, I’m eager to learn innovative practices, leadership strategies, and sustainable approaches, while networking and sharing insights from Cebu’s programs. Fun fact: I married atop a climbing wall—blindfolded! 🧗♀️❤️
Baidurya Sen (Boi)
Co-Founder
Alokit
India
Baidurya Sen (Boi)
Eager to understand partner strategies, lessons learned, and successes over the past 2-3 years! I bring insights from India and a listening ear. Fun fact: I’ve mastered reading stories to babies with animated facial expressions! 📚😊
Sol Gonzalvo
Executive Director-
Social Well-Being
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.
Philippines
Sol Gonzalvo
I’m eager to learn from others’ challenges and best practices in working with governments and education ecosystems, sharing our journey to support school leadership in the Philippines. Fun fact: I once kayaked 130 nautical miles in 21 days! 🚣♂️🌊
Mercy Munialo
Programs Manager
Dignitas
Kenya
Mercy Munialo
Excited to network and learn from partners’ unique work shaping global change, I bring an open mind, my experiences as an educator, and a passion for leadership influence. Fun fact: I’m the lastborn in my family!
Leonela Navarrete
Executive Director
Varkey Foundation
Argentina
Leonela Navarette
Looking forward to connecting, sharing experiences, and exploring collaboration, including insights from Varkey. Fun fact: Singing isn’t my talent—my capoeira teacher once asked me to avoid playing instruments while singing due to my lack of coordination!
Luz Enith Castro
Educational Leadership Consultant
Fundación Empresarios Por la Educación
Colombia
Luz Enith Castro
Eager to learn how strengthening school leadership transforms education, I value this Gathering to exchange diverse ideas and foster collective impact. From Colombia, I bring leadership experience and a passion for cooking as a transformative connection.
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James Santos Pahim
Pedagocial Analyst
Centro Lemann
Brazil
James Santos Pahim
Excited to understand school leadership in different countries and share insights to strengthen work in Brazil and beyond. Open to exchanging ideas and discussing policy strategies. Fun fact: Sometimes, I claim there's nothing to eat at home—simply because all the cheese is gone.
Camila Pereira
CEO
Global School Leaders
Brazil
Camila Pereira
Thrilled to meet partners in person, gather inputs for GSL’s strategic planning. Excited to offer the warm Brazilian hospitality and full presence to engage in conversations and activities! Fun fact: I have 19 uncles and aunts and 60 cousins
Hassan Jamil
Manager
Special Projects
Global School Leaders
Pakistan
Hassan Jamil
As a seasoned project management professional, Hassan has seamlessly collaborated with diverse project teams to formulate, implement, and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets.
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Avni Gupta-Kagan
Interim COO
Global School Leaders
USA
Avni Gupta-Kagan
I’m eager to explore the Brazilian ecosystem and exchange insights with global initiatives to identify the best opportunities for GSL to support ecosystem work. I bring curiosity and enthusiasm to the table. Fun fact: I love board games!
Animesh Priya
Director,
Expansion and Growth,
Global School Leaders
India
Animesh Priya
Excited to connect with everyone and spark meaningful, fun discussions, I look forward to building on the ideas we define together. Im big fan of (good) food! 🍴😊
Dewi Susanti
Senior Director of Research
Global School Leaders
Indonesia
Dewi Susanti
Keen to understand each organization’s journey in elevating school leadership, I share insights from my own learning and perspective. Formerly an architect, I still bring a designer’s mindset to shaping impactful education initiatives. 🏫🎨
Adhishree Parasnis
Director of Communications
Global School Leaders
India
Adhishree Parasnis
Im hoping to use our time together to get know each other, our cultures, our values, our aspirations and fears. I bring a big smile, terrible jokes and a deep enthusiasm for learning from each other! Fun fact: I love food history and run a website on food stories from across the global south :)
Tamara Philip
Director of Programs
Global School Leaders
United Kingdom
Tamara Philip
I’m excited to learn about other organizations and explore opportunities for collaboration. I bring ideas, a listening ear, and enthusiasm for the future. Fun fact: I’m part of a choir.
Ivana Zacarias
Director of Programs
Global School Leaders
Argentina
Ivana Zacarias
Eager to explore ways to better support partners, I bring curiosity and plenty of questions! Fun fact: I’ve gone to great lengths—and done some crazy things—to meet Axl Rose. 🎤🤘
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Magdalena Lemos
Senior Director
Partnerships and Growth
Global School Leaders
Chile
Magdalena Lemos (Maggie)
Excited to learn from diverse partner perspectives, I bring enthusiasm, energy, thought-provoking questions, and multilingual support in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Fun fact: I enjoy reading tarot cards as a reflective and insightful practice. ✨📚