Farewell and Welcome “The 2014-2015 year brought the departure of two dedicated members of the ASD Board of Trustees. The entire ASD community conveys their sincerest gratitude and thanks Ms. Anne Jafery and U.S. Consul General Rob Waller for their years of committed service to ASD. Words cannot fully express the heartfelt gratitude for the countless hours given by these two board members in support of the success of the American School of Dubai.” Dr. Brent Mutsch Superintendent American School of Dubai
Farewell ANNE Z. JAFERY Anne Jafery joined the ASD Board of Trustees in June 2006 and leaves after ten years of dedicated service. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ms. Jafery has lived and worked in Dubai since 1989. She owns and runs several businesses and is the GCC trade representative for a number of U.S. state governments and trade organizations. Ms. Jafery is also the Chairman of the Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce and a board member of the American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Anne has two children, Reza and Lena, who are both ASD alumni. ROB WALLER U.S. Consul General Mr. Rob Waller served as a dedicated ASD Trustee since 2012 when he became the United States Consul General to Dubai. He departs to assume new career duties outside the U.A.E. Rob has been a member of the U.S. Foreign Service since 1998, serving in a variety of postings in Washington, D.C. and overseas, including Baghdad and Paris. He holds a BA in Near Eastern Studies from Brigham Young University, a DPhil in Mediterranean Studies from King’s College, London and is a recipient of the State Department’s James Clement Dunn Award for Excellence in mid-career officers.
Welcome KIM KELAITA Kim Kelaita has called Dubai home for the last 18 years. She and her husband, Cliff are the parents of three ASD students in the elementary and middle schools. Kim Kelaita is a CNN International freelance producer and reporter. She is a regular contributor to CNN’s Inside the Middle East, CNN International, World Sports and World Business Today from CNN’s Middle East hub in Abu Dhabi. Kim produces news segments on local as well as international events in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait. Before moving to Dubai, Kim worked as an anchor and reporter in New York City. Kim is also a cofounder of Landmark Properties and founding partner of MENA Properties and Listaproperty.com. RASHAD SINOKROT Rashad Sinokrot has lived in Dubai since 2008. He and his wife, Razan have a son in the elementary school. Mr. Sinokrot is Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of GCC Services, one of the Middle East’s fastest growing providers of facility management. GCC Services is active in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility and was awarded the Golden Award of Excellence in CSR from the Arab Organization for Social Responsibility. Rashad has been active as a board member in various nonprofits across the Gulf. Rashad has a BA from Tufts University, is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. ASD Annual Report 2014-2015 | 5