

The best way to make the world a better place is to make ourselves better. That’s what Ayusa is about.
A founding member of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), Ayusa Global Youth Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of global leaders and world citizens. Through quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world, we cultivate leadership skills, develop intercultural awareness and enhance global knowledge not only through education, but through experience.
Ayusa
600 California Street, Floor 10
San Francisco, CA 94108
Ayusa Germany - info@ayusa-germany.de
Ayusa Japan - info@ayusajapan.org
Ayusa and the Department of State take foreign exchange student safety, well-being and successful participation in our program seriously. If an issue with an exchange student in the U.S. arises, please let your Community Representative know. Ayusa's 24-hour phone number is 800.727.4540 and you may also send an email to studentsupport@ayusa.org. The Department of State can also be reached toll-free at 866.283.9090 or by email at jvisas@state.gov.
The national support team, based out of Ayusa headquarters, work with Community Representatives to provide support to all.
Debra Slagle
Executive Director, Responsible Officer
Lauren Zanghi
Director of HQ Operations and Compliance, ARO
Jessica Anderson
Senior Director of Field Operations
Heather Campbell
Director of Grants and Program Support
Miranda Hansen
Assistant Director of Field Operations
Sandi Chu-Yang Shake
Manager of Partnerships, ARO
Mia Cheeseman
Senior Operations Coordinator
Nicky Touye
Operations Coordinator
Jess Hodge
Regional Manager, Southeast
Jammie Hutchinson
Regional Manager, Northeast
Amy Estes
Regional Manager, Heartland
April Bray
Regional Manager, Southwest
Kristen Crossland
Regional Manager, Desert Mountain
Misti Gist
Regional Manager, West
Connie Coutu
Regional Support Specialist, Southwest and Desert Mountain
Kara Day-Hafaida
Regional Support Specialist, Heartland
Erin Leschak
Regional Support Specialist, Southeast
Ricki Schwab
Regional Support Specialist, Northeast and West
Ayusa Toll Free Number: 1.800.727.4540