#ISLECISLoft: Beyond Representation: Cultivating Inclusive Pathways Within International Education Leadership: 20 October

16:00 (London time)
Facilitated by Maymouna Sakho
ONLINE
This session will explore how international education must move beyond the notion of representation to foster inclusive leadership pathways. While diverse representation is essential, true equity requires intentional systems that address and eliminate barriers and create sustainable opportunities for underrepresented leaders. 

Takeaways for Participants

• Representation is a starting point

• Pathways must be intentional  

• The role of mentorship and sponsorship 

• Long term implications of cultural change 
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Maymouna Sakho is a leader, advocate, and systems builder.

Founder and CEO of Sakho Learning Consultancy, Maymouna is dedicated to supporting and empowering future women leaders as well as individuals and organizations to innovate through embracing and implementing equitable and inclusive practices and systems.

With over 16 years of experience in education,  10 within leadership roles – Maymouna currently serves as the Interim Head of Middle School and Accreditation Coordinator at an international school in Jordan. Other leadership roles that Maymouna has served in include MS Team Lead,  Head of Elementary Student Support, DEI Coordinator, Domain Chair for CIS self study, and Director of a social services program.

Maymouna deeply believes in the value of giving back through volunteer work and previously served as the chair of SENIA International Africa Board. She is a mentor for the AIELOC Aspiring Leaders of Color Program, and is a co-founder and co-trainer for AIELOC’s Learning Support Affinity Group For the Margins, From the Margins with Dr. MaryAnn DeRosa. Additionally, Maymouna serves as a co-chair for MSA Accreditation Evaluation Team Visits and as a member of CIS Accreditation Evaluation Team Visits.

Outside of her professional life,  Maymouna is passionate about spending time with her family and friends, traveling and exploring new countries,  cooking and discovering new places to eat, and working with individuals with a vision and desire to contribute to the ever-changing education  landscape.

Areas of Expertise:

Student Support Services: auditing/development of SS Programs

Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring (Young People, Women and Aspiring Leaders)

Branding & Entrepreneurship

Systems thinking and strategic planning

Small Group and 1:1 workshop on a range of inclusion and equity topics
Links

• • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maymounasakho/