Ango Mwakisu has been working in international higher education for more than 10 years. Originally from the land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Ango is an alumnus of Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communications, Systems and Electronics. He is a former member of the Global Forum planning committee of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and currently sits on the International Advisory Committee of the Collegeboard and the Governance and Nominating Committee of the International Association for College Admissions Counselling. Ango is a regular presenter at international higher education conferences on various topics including student mobility trends and innovative ways of engaging with university-bound students. He has recently moved to NYU Abu Dhabi where he serves as a Senior Assistant Director of Admission.
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Leading for Belonging: A Playbook for International School Leaders
At UNIS Hanoi, the Elementary Leadership Team leads with purpose, fostering belonging, trust, and inclusive decision-making across the school. By valuing diverse perspectives and the transformative power of joy and play, they aim to cultivate a thriving, collaborative learning environment for both students and educators. Read more
The Critical Incident Office: Supporting Students and Staff during Experiential Learning Programs
Nicolas Forde highlights the Critical Incident Office as a key element of effective risk management, enabling experiential learning programmes to operate with confidence through clear protocols, collaborative decision-making, and a culture of transparency. Read more
Empowering Through Education: A Sustainable Community Engagement Initiative at Pathways School Noida
Vivek Mukherjee shares how Pathways School Noida’s collaboration with Sai Bal Sansar blends service and learning through a sustained Creativity, Activity, Service initiative. By teaching and engaging with children from underprivileged backgrounds, students not only address educational disparities but also develop empathy, leadership, and academic skills through community-focused learning. Read more
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