New Staff Spotlight: Bill Mena

An Experienced Leader in International Education

Joining ASSIST in July 2024 as Director of School Relations, Bill Mena brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his decades-long career in education and nonprofit leadership. Having worked in leadership roles across admissions, financial aid, non-tuition revenue, and international student recruitment at boarding schools, Bill’s extensive experience has always kept one priority at the center: the students.

Bill’s passion for student engagement is truly inspiring. Throughout his career, he’s helped young people find their paths, nurtured their leadership potential, and ensured that students from diverse backgrounds could access life-changing educational opportunities—values that lie at the very core of ASSIST’s mission! Bill’s ability to form strong, meaningful connections with both students and schools worldwide makes him a perfect fit to lead our efforts in maintaining and expanding partnerships with our member schools.

His strategic insight and genuine dedication to the success of every student will ensure our scholars not only thrive academically but also grow into global leaders ready to make their mark on the world! You can learn more about Bill’s impressive career and connect with him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mena14.