In today’s dynamic school environments, effective governance requires strong alignment between school leadership and the board. This interactive 60-minute webinar invites Heads, Board Chairs, and Board Members to step into real-world scenarios that international schools face. Through guided case studies, participants will explore how the Head and Board can respond in partnership—clarifying roles, making decisions under pressure, and building trust through collaboration. Whether you're new to governance or experienced, this session offers a practical opportunity to learn, reflect, and strengthen your leadership practice.

Effective board member onboarding is critical for fostering a well-informed, cohesive, and proactive board. Effective onboarding not only accelerates new board members' understanding but also strengthens overall governance. When done right, onboarding sets the stage for a collaborative board culture, minimizes disruption, and ensures continuity in decision-making.

This workshop will explore best practices in crafting a comprehensive onboarding process that includes essential documentation, orientation sessions, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities. By the end, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to enhance your onboarding practices, helping your board function as a high-performing governance body. 

Kristi Williams is a recognized leader in partnering with international & independent schools and non-profit organizations to empower boards, leaders, and teams.

Kristi specializes in empowering boards to optimize governance, shape policy, and develop board members' capacities to make an impact. Her experience in strategic planning ensures boards and leaders are creating a multi-stakeholder inclusive and dynamic process to ensure the growth, innovation, and stability of international schools in today's ever-changing environment. Kristi is a Board Governance Trainer authorized by the US State Department Office of Overseas Schools, is a CIS Affiliated Consultant and provides governance training for individual schools and for AAIE, AISA, AMISA, EARCOS, and ECIS.

In addition to her board-focused work, Kristi is passionate about nurturing leaders and teams. Through facilitation of generative conversations, she cultivates an environment where growth and collaboration thrive. She is dedicated to supporting leaders, especially women in leadership to create a ripple effect of positive change in schools and organizations. Kristi facilitates the Women In Leadership program for AISA.

Kristi's journey began in the fast-paced world of marketing, communications, and advertising, where she honed her skills working with top ad agencies and Fortune 500 brands. Today, she leverages this expertise to elevate the brands and missions of schools, NGOs, and other organizations, ensuring their messages resonate and inspire.

Based in East Africa, Kristi's reach extends far beyond borders. She travels extensively, partnering with schools, international school organizations and non-profits, offering her expertise in board governance, strategic planning, and strategic communications.