GENERAL INFORMATION
In 1999 ETC was designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 visa program. Participating students receive DS-2019 forms in order to obtain J-1 visas. ETC is a member of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).
MISSION
To promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high quality educational and cultural exchange programs for high school students.
AWARDS
ETC has been a member of CSIET since 2000 and has maintained a full listing on their advisory list since 2002. ETC has been awarded the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction each year since 2015. This distinction represents ETC’s commitment to the prevention of child sexual abuse and to helping children grow up in a healthy home. Also, ETC has been awarded in 2019 & 2020 with the Top Non-Profit Award
ETC maintains a professional staff at its main office in Portland, Oregon. It also has a network of Local Coordinators (LC) that serves as the local support for the students, host families, and schools. The LC calls and visits each host family and student on a regular basis to assess the student’s progress and assists both the student and the host family with the adjustment process. The LC submits this information in a written monthly evaluation to the ETC main office, the student’s natural parents and overseas sponsoring organization. The LC also monitors the student’s progress in school and provides assistance as needed.
Alix Nathan
President CEO
Brenda Ferland
Field Director
Jocelyn Oswald
Program Manager
Sheri Quiros
Regional Manager
Kristie Halander
Regional Manager
Natasha Seth
Regional Manager
Teresa Thompson
Senior Field Manager
Gia Allen
Senior Field Manager
Jessica Gutierrez
Senior Field Manager
Michaela Ricciardi
Senior Field Manager
Chriss Minnick
Senior Field Manager
Kirsten Boone
Administrative & Training Manager
Silvia Phillips
Student Support Manager
Chelsea Swift
Administrative Coordinator
Colleen Arreguin
Training Specialist
Shanika Peplinski
Recruitment Specialist
Mallory Olson
Marketing Specialist
Jamie Krauss
Student Support Specialist
Trina Trenbeath
Student Support Specialist
Nicole Nittle
Student Support Coordinator
Darcy Zeiger
Student Support Coordinator
Andrea Jones
Student Support Coordinator
Ashley Hunter
Field Admin Assistant
Amanda Thayer
Field Admin Assistant
Emily Gettmann
Field Admin Assistant
Gianne Francisco
Program Assistant
Rosie Sanchez
Onboarding and Training Admin Assistant
Our host families learn about a new culture by providing a place to stay for a foreign exchange student.
Local coordinators become part of the ETC team by mentoring exchange students and helping recruit host families.
It’s time to have an adventure abroad. Choose your destination and have one of the best experiences of your life!
Oregon: (503) 222-9803
Arizona: (480) 380-5795
Toll Free: (877) 222-9803
Fax: (480) 380-5796
Oregon
1029 SW Washington St.
Portland, OR 97205
Arizona
5147 E. 12th Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119