Marilyn Awuor Ong'aro is the Dean of Students at the Kenya Institute of Special Education - KISE, Nairobi. A Senior Lecturer and Special Needs Education teacher by profession, she brings over 20 years of experience in education and management. She joined KISE in 2021 as a Lecturer, served as Head of Department, and was appointed Dean of Students in September 2025. She is also the Officer in Charge of the Integrity Office. Marilyn is committed to fostering student wellbeing, inclusive education, and upholding integrity and excellence in the Institute.