Jill Thompson joined the Andover faculty in 2004 and the admission team in 2005, becoming director of admission in 2015 and interim dean of admission & financial aid for the 2019-2020 academic year. Externally, Thompson is responsible for managing many of the admission office’s outward-facing partnerships, including those with international organizations. She also serves as vice…

Cathy brings a keen awareness of international education to the ASSIST Board, thanks to her years living with her husband and children in the Netherlands and to her own experience studying abroad. For many years, she chaired the Washington ASSIST Chapter, led the 50th Anniversary Task Force and currently serves as chair of the Governance…

Over the course of a 40-year career, Chris has helped provide the financial and management infrastructure for students to have extraordinary secondary school educations. Chris began his career as a teacher, dorm head and coach at Brewster Academy, followed by positions in finance at Bank of New England and The Williston Northampton School. Chris worked…

Andrew has dedicated his career to service within independent schools, leading top schools across the country through critical inflection points and propelling their growth. Serving in a variety of roles, including Head of School, Executive Director, Trustee, Senior Dean, Dean of Admissions, and teacher, Andrew brings a unique perspective to his role as an Executive…

In ASSIST, Louisa has found an important home for her many talents by serving on the Governance Committee, Messaging and Host Family Task Forces, and as co-chair of the Admissions Advisory Council. Louisa’s background in teaching and in leading independent schools, and her service as a board member at multiple independent schools and school associations…