Kalyana Marechal
Admissions Director

Kalyana Marechal

As a lifelong learner, Kalyana believes learning drives individual and organizational growth. Born in Cambodia and of Chinese descent, she grew up in France and lived in Hong Kong, Bangalore and Beijing. She holds a Ph. D in Physics. Her career path includes transitions from Research to the Consumer and Healthcare sectors, from Engineering to Marketing, culminating […]

Cathy Joly
Human Resources Director

Cathy Joly

Cathy joined the French American Academy in 2013. After spending more than 15 years in the books trade, she moved to New York and join the bilingual education world. She believes Education is a human right and the key to freedom and empowerment. She brings enthusiasm and team spirit.

Malo Gueguen
Marketing Director

FAA Malo

Malo leads the Marketing team at the FAA. Born in France and raised in the United States, Malo graduated with a Specialization in Economics from Concordia University in Montreal and has previously worked in Malaysia, France, Kazakhstan & China. Outside of his passion for education, Malo’s hobbies include cycling, playing touch rugby, and reading. 

Radia Filippini
Office Manager

Radia Filippini

Radia is from France. Before moving to the United States, she worked for the Ministry of Economy and Finance as a public Gestion. Radia holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. Her son attended and graduated from the French American Academy. She joined the French American Academy School in 2010. Radia is very […]

Celine Fischer
Office Manager

Celine - Office Manager

After two decades of experience in finance in Luxembourg, Celine relocated to New York in 2017 and made the decision to transition into a new career in bilingual education. Inspired by her three sons, she recognized the importance and benefits of learning another language at a young age. Celine began her journey in this field […]