Rita Sili – The American School of Kinshasa

Rita Sili

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rita.sili@tasok.net

Rita Sili

Board President

Biography

Rita, the mother of Yoan Carlos Khairallah, has been actively involved in the TASOK community. She served as the Treasurer on the 2023-2024 School Board and will be the Chair of the Board for the 2024-2025 academic year. Her interest in the TASOK School Board is motivated by her belief in the power of teamwork and change. Rita has consistently demonstrated her ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, a crucial skill for understanding and addressing the school’s varied issues. She is passionate about educational excellence and is dedicated to advancing TASOK’s mission and enhancing student success. Throughout her tenure on the Governance Board, Rita has shown a solid commitment to the board’s established goals and objectives. The past year has been both rewarding and challenging, deepening her dedication to the processes of discovery, learning, listening, and continuous improvement. This experience has laid a solid foundation for her vision of the board’s future. As the Chair, Rita is eager to lead the board through what she believes will be a transformative period. She is focused on how the board’s collective insights can translate into detailed planning and impactful implementation. With a leadership style that is fair and collaborative, she hopes to be a valuable asset to the Board as TASOK navigates the challenges and opportunities of running an educational institution.