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I admit it was my Mexican husband who was first convinced this school would be a good choice for our children; I was hesitant as we did not plan to transition them to a Dutch primary school. The school’s philosophy, great educators and small-scale, home away from home - environment quickly convinced me. Just a year later, I underscore and promote these characteristics. I’m grateful and caring for the Holland International School and look forward to supporting the school with my professional background in People and Culture Development. Outside of work, you will find me running after our two children (Lucas and Vera) or training for my next half marathon.

Moving to Singapore with my husband and 4 kids (Klaas 2014, Karel 2016, Peer 2018 and Pien 2021) in April 2023, excellent schooling was our top priority. We certainly found that at Holland International School! Compliments to the warm welcome and the onboarding process. What a great atmosphere and commitment to the children’s well-being. As an experienced auditor working in the Financial and IT audit & advisory groups within PwC for 20 years, I have experience with a broad range of clients, both listed and unlisted in a wide range of markets.  When the role of Secretary crossed my path, I didn’t need to think twice. It’s a privilege to bring my experience and contribute to the renewed strategy, fostering the continuity of this school. Not only for the learning environment of my children today but also for many more to come.

My kids Rada (groep 5) and Alex (groep 4) have loved every single school day at HIS since we moved from Texas to Singapore in August 2023. I truly believe that it's about the sparkle in kids' eyes when they come back from school happy, excited and with so much new knowledge about the world. Last school year HIS exceeded my family's expectations with the wonderful families and students, the diversity of their backgrounds and the warm approach and support for students to excel academically and personally. This made me want to join as a board member and be part of the school's strategy for a great future of our student community. I am Radina and I consider myself to be a citizen of the world. I have spent the last fourteen years working in Finance for US and Dutch companies in Europe, Singapore and lastly in the US. In my daily life, I enjoy solving accounting, tax and general financial topics and personally spending time with my amazing Dutch husband Mike and our two kids. My other passions are traveling, latin dances and going for a good yoga stretch. It's an honor for me to join the school board! I will contribute my best!

My journey has been anything but traditional – from the rugby field to the classroom as a Maths teacher, and eventually to the global financial markets. Along the way, I’ve honed leadership, teamwork, and strategic skills that now define my role as Chief Investment Officer. I’ve navigated economic challenges like the Global Financial Crisis and the EU debt crisis while embracing data science and machine learning to drive innovation. As a thought leader, I love sharing insights on global platforms and building communities through meaningful initiatives. Generating growth, managing risk, and crafting impactful strategies is my passion. I am looking forward to using my experience in contributing to further growth and sustainability of the Holland International school.