
PRESENTER
Joel Jr Llaban (siya/he/him)
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, International Schools Services
Joel Jr. Llaban is an internationally recognized leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) within the global education sector. As the inaugural Director of DEIJ at International Schools Services (ISS), he leads efforts to create and implement antiracist policies and inclusive practices across ISS and international schools. Joel is a senior leadership team member, collaborating with key organizations like AIELOC, EARCOS, CIS, and the ISS Diversity Collaborative. He serves on the Editorial Team of The International Educator (TIE) Online and co-developed DEIJ strategies as part of the I-DEA Board committee of the Council of International Schools. His work emphasizes DEIJ as fundamental to safeguarding and fostering safe, transformative, and inclusive learning environments worldwide.