Sahifa 2026-27 - Board of Directors

Sahifa 2026-27

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Dear ASD Community,

What a wonderful start to the year it has been! I'm happy to share our Board update with you. Much of the Board's work happens behind the scenes, but our focus is always on sustaining the things that make ASD special: excellence in teaching and learning, a strong sense of belonging, and a community that pulls together.

In September, the Board completed its annual training, reflecting on how we can continue to strengthen our governance. This year, our focus includes financial sustainability, the responsible and ethical use of technology, and supporting our Director and leadership team. Preparedness, communication, and community well-being remain central to our work.

Thank you to our students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and Board members for all you contribute to our One ASD Family.

Warmly,

Traci Hernandez
Chair, Board of Directors

MEET THE ASD BOARD CHAIR

Video filmed during SY 2025–2026.

TRACI HERNANDEZ, M.ED.

Educational Consultant

Traci Hernandez has been a member of the ASD Board of Directors since 2021.

She brings with her over 25 years of educational experience as a teacher, professional development facilitator, and consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the USA.

In her role on the Board, Traci has played a vital part in ASD’s achievements, notably by participating in the revision committee for ASD’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. She has also been involved in four leadership hiring committees, including chairing the Board’s hiring of the current School Director. As the Chair of the Governance and Personnel Committee, she guides important discussions regarding personnel matters, ensuring fairness and transparency.

Traci and her husband have been residents of Doha since 2008 and are parents to two ASD Dragons who are currently in 8th and 10th grade. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys playing golf with family and friends.

TRACI HERNANDEZ, M.ED.

ASD Board of Directors Chair

School Governance

ASD Board Policies

INTRODUCING OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER

SY 2026-2027

DAN LILLY

Vice President and Executive Director of Joint Ventures

ExxonMobil Qatar

Dan Lilly started his career with ExxonMobil in 2003 in Houston, USA. Over the past 23 years, Dan has held a variety of technical and senior leadership positions globally, covering Subsurface, Major Projects, Planning/Commercial, Corporate Strategy, and Public and Government Affairs.

Dan’s industry experience began in the mining industry as a field geologist in northern Canada. After joining ExxonMobil, he focused on integrated subsurface characterization, depletion planning, reservoir surveillance and optimization, and geophysics. In 2011, Dan was appointed to his first managerial position, leading ExxonMobil’s Integrated Global New Opportunities organization. He moved to Calgary to lead the subsurface and greenfield development of Heavy Oil resources in Cold Lake. He was then appointed as the Africa Exploration Manager, leading new ventures activities, including ExxonMobil’s efforts to acquire Area 4 in the Rovuma Basin, Mozambique, and its Upstream entry into Egypt.

In 2020, Dan became the Qatar Subsurface Manager, working closely with QatarEnergy to develop and execute the subsurface basis for iDL and NFPS Compression. He was then appointed to Vice President, Strategy and Planning, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Public & Government Affairs. Dan recently assumed his current role of Vice President and Executive Director of Joint Ventures at ExxonMobil Qatar, responsible for ExxonMobil’s interests in existing LNG and non-LNG joint ventures, including the Golden Pass Venture in the US.

Dan holds a B.Sc. in Structural Geology with Honors from the University of British Columbia (Canada) and an M.Sc. in Structural Geology and Geophysics from San Diego State University (USA).

JOE ROOF

Education Consultant and Experienced Higher Education Leader

Joseph A. Roof is an accomplished higher education leader with more than four decades of experience in enrollment management, student services, registrar operations, technology implementation, and governance. He has held senior leadership positions at the National Student Clearinghouse, Daytona State College, Seminole Community College, and Edison Community College, overseeing multi-campus operations, multimillion-dollar budgets, and major service and technology initiatives. Mr. Roof has also served as President of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and held leadership roles in its regional associations. A frequent presenter and contributor on FERPA, student privacy, leadership, and enrollment management, he holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ohio Northern University. Since 2020, he has worked as a private educational consultant and was welcomed onto the ASD Board in September 2026.

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