Thought Partners

Here you can find a trusted space to brainstorm, ask questions or get expert advice in education, leadership, strategy, organisational development, operations, HR or finance. All confidential and with no ongoing commitment.

Choose a Thought Partner below to get started.

Gina Del Hierro

MBA

Languages: English & Spanish

Gina is an international HR professional with senior leadership experience across global companies and education. She currently serves as Director of HR at Academia Cotopaxi in Quito, Ecuador. With an MBA and expertise in talent management, organisational development, and inclusive cultures, she helps leaders navigate complex challenges, strengthen leadership capacity, and align people practices with long-term goals.

Kareen Laplanche

MCRP, SCP(HR)

Languages: English, French & Haitian Creole

Kareen brings over 15 years of experience in business operations, human resources, and finance within international schools, currently serving as Senior Finance Leader at Luanda International School in Angola. She supports school leaders and teams in aligning financial and operational resources with institutional goals while navigating the personal and professional challenges of leadership.

Dr. Jeremy Majeski

EdD, M.Ed, B.S. Ed

Languages: English

Jeremy is an international school principal with over 20 years of experience in education. He specialises in authentic leadership, cultivating belonging, and personalised learning. Passionate about equity and inclusion, he helps leaders build resilient cultures, navigate change, and align strategy with purpose.

Elizabeth Martinez

MEd, BsE

Languages: English

Elizabeth is an experienced Head of School with leadership roles across international and US education systems. She brings deep insight into school life, expatriate experiences, and the challenges faced by women in leadership, supporting educators and leaders to reflect with clarity, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose.

Lisa Thorpe

B.Ed., NPQH

Languages: English

Lisa is a strategic, values-driven education leader with over 20 years of experience across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Known for her calm, relational leadership style, she helps school leaders navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and build inclusive, thriving learning communities. As a Thought Partner, Lisa brings global insight, system-level experience, and a reflective space for educators to realign and move forward with confidence.

Dr. Yael Cass

PhD, MSc-IBM

Languages: English & Hebrew

Yael is an executive leader and organisational strategist with 15+ years in international education. With a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and Development, she specialises in systems thinking and organisational design, helping leaders navigate complexity, strengthen structures, and manage change with clarity.

Currently, our services are not offered to clients based in the United States or Canada. We hope to make these available in the future as coverage expands.