Board of Directors
UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit private school that is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is the policy-making body of the School. This group of volunteers are tasked with:
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Hiring, nurturing and evaluating the Head of School who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the School
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Developing strategic plans, ensuring their implementation and monitoring progress
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Developing and approving school policy
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Ensuring the financial health of the School
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Leading and supporting Governance as Leadership Training Institute (GALTI) at UNIS Hanoi
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Providing leadership to support and drive institutional fundraising.
The Board is composed of ten Board members, of whom three are appointed by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, two are elected by parents, four are appointed by the Board, with the Head of School serving as an ex-officio (non-voting) member.
All members of the Board are eligible to serve three terms. A term consists of four years.
Meet our Board Members
- Board Chair, Michelle Dinh-Jones
- Board Vice-Chair, Maria S. Chung
- Board Secretary, Lynne Gadkowski
- Treasurer, Dr Ananth Chikkatur
- Ngo Thi Quynh Hoa
- Jonas Sjostedt
- Diana Torres
- Maria Helena Moreira
- Tara O’Connell
- Ex-Officio member of the Board, Jane McGee
Board Chair, Michelle Dinh-Jones
Board Vice-Chair, Maria S. Chung
Board Secretary, Lynne Gadkowski
Treasurer, Dr Ananth Chikkatur
Ngo Thi Quynh Hoa
Jonas Sjostedt
Diana Torres
Maria Helena Moreira
Tara O’Connell
Ex-Officio member of the Board, Jane McGee
Board of Directors
2022-2023
UN Appointed:
Diana Torres
Maria Helena
Tara O'Connell
Board Appointed:
Michelle Dinh Jones, Board Chair
Lynne Gadkowski, Secretary
Ngo Thi Quynh Hoa
Jonas Sjostedt
Parent Elected:
Dr Ananth Chikkatur, Treasurer
Maria S. Chung, Board Vice-Chair
Ex-officio:
Jane McGee, Head of School
Faculty Consultant to the Board:
Cynthia Frey
Board Administrator:
Nicole Topfer
Board Goals
The Board has outlined the following goals in order of importance this year:
- School Status - working with stakeholders, the UN and government agencies to strengthen the Sustainability of the School.
- Approve the Campus Development Plan including financing.
- Drive generative conversations to ensure we remain the market leader in the Hanoi international school sector while continuing to align with our Mission, Vision and Values with a focus on who we serve.
Board Committees
The Board appoints a number of committees and task forces to carry out its responsibilities and achieve its annual objectives and goals. Committees and task forces bring together Board members, school employees and interested parents who can offer expertise and commitment to research, analyse and discuss the details of a particular subject in order to bring thoughtful and clear proposals for Board consideration.
Committees and Task Force for 2022-2023 are:
- Executive Committee (Board Officers)
- Finance Committee (Board, Admin and Community Members)
- Committee on Directors (Board only)
- Campus Development Task Force (Board, Admin and Community Members) - Planned for Semester 2 - conditions permitting
Board Community Meetings and Communications
The Board holds a Community Meeting in Autumn, and an Annual General Meeting in Spring. It prepares an End-of-Year Report, as well as makes announcements in the School's e-newsletter and through direct email in order to report on its activities.