ISC Board of Directors

Different than most other private schools in Curitiba, which are mostly for-profit corporations, ISC is a non-profit association of parents.

As the “owners” of ISC, parents elect a group of up to nine volunteer parents, as their Board, to oversee and undertake the governance of the school.

The Board's Roles

The role of each Board member is to steward ISC in fulfilling its mission and vision statements. Key responsibilities of the Board include long-term strategic planning, protecting the assets and ensuring the financial viability of the school as well as hiring the Head of School.

According to ISC’s bylaws, the Board is made up of five corporate and four local positions, elected for three-year terms.

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Our Board Members

Alessandra Dabul | Board President

Alessandra Dabul is a Brazilian citizen whose professional background includes more than 20 years working with Tax and Corporate Law. Alessandra is also a founding partner at RCA Governança, Sucessão e Gestão. Alessandra has worked for major consultancy companies and currently works in her own law firm, Pereira, Dabul e Advogados Associados, dedicating her professional life assisting international corporations willing to invest in Brazil. Alessandra holds a PhD and a Master’s Degree in Economics and Social Law.

Christoph Jiraschek | Vice President

Christoph Jirascheck is an Austrian/Brazilian citizen currently working as the Managing Director of Haas do Brasil Indústria de Máquinas Ltda. Before moving back to Brazil, Christoph spent 4 years in Denmark as Managing Director of Haas-Meincke and member of the Board of Directors of Haas Group. Christoph is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a AMP from Harvard Business School.

Laurent Passy | Treasurer

Laurent Passy is a French citizen. CFO at Volvo, he has already lived in the United States and Chile, where he led the expansion project for Volvo Chile. Laurent has a MBA in Management and brought his managerial experience to the school, considering achievements from the human, customer and financial point of view.

Alex Bellino | Vice Treasurer

Alex Bellino is Chief Strategy Officer at JMalucelli Part. em Seguros e Resseguros. He is an American citizen and has lived in Brazil since July 2011. Mr. Bellino previously worked for Fireman’s Fund Insurance and Kemper Insurance in various positions including Claims Counsel, Vice President and Chief Counsel – Global Surety. Currently he is on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of J. Malucelli Travelers Seguros in Colombia. He served as the President of the ISC Board from 2015-2017.

Gwenael Le Merrer | Member at Large

Gwenael Le Merrer is a French citizen. She is a Mechanical Engineer and has been working for Renault for 17 years: 10 years with engineering and 7 years with strategy and planning. She has arrived at Brazil in 2018, where she’s currently America’s product Planning Director at Renault.

Julian Welfoot | Member at Large

Julian Welfoot is a British citizen currently working with Hexion Química do Brasil as Senior Operations Director for Latin America. He has recently relocated to Brazil having performed similar operational management roles within Hexion Inc. in Europe. Julian is a Chemical Engineer by training and holds a PhD and a Masters Degree. Earlier in his career, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the UK and spent 10 years working in finance (mergers and acquisitions, project finance, financial audits and financial controls).

Board's Expectations and Duties

Board Expectations

- Attend at least one meeting a month.
- Support major events in the community.
- Support the school’s initiatives and programs.
- Be a representative of the school. Therefore, you are held to high standards.
- Confidentiality is of the essence.
- A Board member is expected to bring their professional experience or expertise to the Board and its subcommittees and work with their fellow Board partners in a collaborative, respectful and supportive manner.
- English proficiency.

Board Duties

- Actively supports and promotes the school’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and policy positions.
- Sets policy and focuses on long-range and strategic issues. An individual Board member does not become involved directly in specific management, personnel, or curricular issues.
- Accepts and supports Board decisions. Once a decision has been made, the Board speaks with one voice.
- Contributes to the Advancement of the school, including strategic planning for development, financial support, and active involvement in annual and capital giving.
- A Board member is a representative of the entire ISC community and must subordinate the views of a single grade, specific constituency or personal issue for what is in the best interest of the school.
- The Board has fiduciary responsibilities for the financial health and long-term sustainability of the school.