In this video, Sophia, a student at Washington International School (WIS), discusses the significance of Women's History Month and its role in recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. She emphasizes the importance of amplifying women's voices and advocating for gender equity. Sophia encourages the WIS community to educate themselves on women's achievements and to take action toward gender equality. She also reflects on her own experiences with activism, underscoring the value of turning passion into tangible change.
Aldaine Wynter is the inaugural Director of International-Mindedness, Diversity, and Inclusion (IDI) at Washington International School (WIS), a role he assumed in 2023 as the school's first-ever leader in this domain. With a career-spanning leadership in international education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, Aldaine has been instrumental in fostering inclusive school environments across multiple global contexts. Prior to WIS, Aldaine served as Head of Pastoral and Operations at Wetherby Senior School in London, where he also led the school's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Before Wetherby, he was the Global Diversity and Inclusion coordinator at Dwight School London, overseeing DEI initiatives across Dwight campuses in London, New York, Shanghai, Dubai, and Seoul (2020–2022). His work involved developing and executing strategic DEI programs across multiple continents, shaping policies that promoted equity and international-mindedness.
Sophia is a student at WIS, class of 2026.
