About the Alliance


The Leading Voice for International Exchanges

The Alliance for International Exchange is an association that represents organizations and companies comprising the educational and cultural exchange community in the United States and serves as its only collective public policy voice

The mission of the Alliance is to promote the growth and impact of exchange programs and the effectiveness of its members. It engages in advocacy, provides member development opportunities, and builds public awareness of the power of exchange.

Meet the Team

  • Mark Overmann

    Executive Director

  • Adrienne Jacobs

    Assistant Director and Head of Advocacy & Government Relations

  • Andrea Bodine

    Senior Manager for Policy & Government Relations

  • Gabrielle Cascio

    External Affairs Manager

Board of Directors