AFS Information
AFS is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.
AFS Mission
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
WHAT WE DO
AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequality, and intolerance.
AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion, or social status.
AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity, and tolerance.
AFS-USA Executive Staff
Alex J. Plinio-President
Margaret Hunt-Vice President
Theresa Collignon-Vice President
Carl Moccia-Vice President & CFO
AFS-USA Board of Directors
Mike Sherman ,Chair (Hong Kong)
Kimberly Ritrievi, Vice-Chair (FL)
Janet Bennet (OR)
Carson Gleberman (NY)
Gail Inaba (NY)
Stuart Israelson (FL)
Katherine Stone Kaufman (MA)
Kenton W. Keith (D.C.)
Kelly A. Moylan (PA)
Christopher B. Nelson (MD)
Erinch R. Ozada (NY)
Mark Rossi (NY)
Susan Rowley (IN)
Carlos Sandoval (NY)
Jeffrey Schaider (IL)
Jonathan Shakes (WA)
Sundar Subramaniam (MA)
Susan Wallach (NY)
Adrienne White (IL)
To contact the AFS-USA Board of Directors please email BoardContact@afs.org.