Open Vote for PTO Executive Board: Secretary Position on Primary Campus

ISHCMC
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We are pleased to share that the PTO Executive Board for Academic Year 2026–2027 was successfully elected during our PTO Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May.

During the meeting, two parents expressed interest in the open position of Secretary for the Primary Campus. To support a fair and transparent process, we will now open an additional vote for this position.

We encourage families to take time to review the two candidate profiles and submit your vote by 12:00 on Thursday, 04 June.

Candidate Profiles

Anh Hoang

"I would like to express my interest in self-nominating for the PTO Vice President role for ISHCMC Primary.

My name is Anh Hoang, mother of Jayden Truong from current Class 4E, who will be moving to Grade 5 next school year at ISHCMC. I am a marketing and community engagement professional with over 15 years of experience across multinational and fast-paced environments in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with strengths in leadership, stakeholder management, brand strategy, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Over the past four years at ISHCMC, I have been deeply involved in the school community through workshops, parent meetings, school events, ASA activities for both students and parents, and ongoing engagement with international families both inside and outside of school. I have also actively accompanied and supported my child and his peers through the school’s Stingrays swim team — a long-term activity that runs consistently throughout the academic year and contributes significantly to student development, parent engagement, and school community spirit.

These experiences have given me valuable insights into parent expectations, international school community dynamics, and opportunities to further strengthen engagement and communication across the Primary community.

I also regularly exchange observations, ideas, and constructive feedback with the Primary Leadership Team, while continuously learning from practices across leading international schools in the region, including newer schools entering the market such as King’s College School.

Beyond these conversations, I have also directly shared feedback and supported collaboration with relevant school departments on matters related to student and parent experiences. In several situations, I have proactively stepped in to help bridge communication and understanding between parents and the school, with the intention of fostering a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented community environment.

Most importantly, I genuinely care about building a warm, inclusive, collaborative, and future-focused environment where parents, students, and the school feel strongly connected and supported.

I believe my professional background, hands-on involvement within the school community, and genuine passion for parent engagement and community building would allow me to contribute positively to the continued growth and evolution of the ISHCMC Primary community.

Thank you very much for your consideration. I would be honored to further support and contribute to the ISHCMC community through this role."

Ilaria Lionetti

"My name is Ilaria, and I am originally from Italy. Our family has a mixed Italian, Filipino, and Norwegian background, which has made living internationally a very enriching experience for all of us. We moved to Saigon this semester with my two children, who are in Grade 2 and Grade 4, and we are truly so happy to be here and to become part of the ISHCMC community.

This is actually the 6th country we have lived in so far, and every move has given me the opportunity to discover new cultures, meet amazing people, and build meaningful connections along the way.

In our previous school, Cairo American College, I was part of the PTO, mainly supporting the organization of school events and community activities. I was also volunteering as a Room Parent in my children’s classes, helping organize class activities and serving as a point of contact between parents and teachers. I really enjoyed creating opportunities for families to connect and feel involved in school life.

I would love the opportunity to contribute to ISHCMC by helping strengthen the sense of community, supporting events and initiatives, and creating meaningful connections between families, students, and staff.

Looking forward to meeting and working with everyone!"