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As with most of my colleagues, my interest in cultural exchange and international relations stems from my own personal experience. I grew up in England but attended American schools in England and had the opportunity to participate in an exchange program in France during high school. Choosing the field of international relations for my undergraduate studies was born naturally from these early experiences. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience other cultures and travel from an early age. To this day, it has continued to shape both my personal and professional development. In graduate school, I focused specifically on international development education which considers the role of education in a global and multicultural context. How does a country’s education system contribute to the development of its citizens and overall economic, political, and social development? What are some of the lessons that can be learned and applied from country to country or within different settings? The practical skills acquired and the exposure to different cultures throughout my education and career have been critical to my work at Intrax. Intrax Global Internships provides internship and trainee opportunities for students and young professionals from around the world. Our participants gain knowledge and experience in their field of study as well as life-changing leadership skills – skills that benefit not only the participant’s personal and professional development but the development of communities and the world at large.

I love the study of language and culture, and I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to study and work abroad. Those experiences provided a broader perspective on the world, introducing me to new ideas and perspectives. I recognized that access to these transformative experiences is a privilege, and that realization motivated me to pay it forward and pursue a career in international exchange. Intrax strives to foster global community and understanding, and I’m pleased to have been doing my small part to assist Intrax in its mission since 2014. The Compliance and Support Team helps facilitate successful program experiences for on-program exchange visitors and their hosts. If you have questions about your exchange visitor program after arriving in the US, we’re here to help. We look forward to welcoming you to the US to start your new adventure.

I’m originally from Cali, Colombia. I have a master’s degree in Business administration and International Trade. Traveling and learning from different cultures has always been my passion, so I decided to take a break in my career in 2005 I came to the United States for the first time as a student at Intrax International institute, which changed my world in the most amazing way. Three years later I moved to San Francisco for good. Working for several years with upscale and demanding customers in a very competitive market gave me a new perspective on the importance of top-quality customer service for a company's success. I was able to improve my communication and management skills when Intrax hired me as the client services and billing manager for AuPairCare in 2017. Two years later I moved to the Global Internships team. It’s very exciting and rewarding to work with highly motivated participants and host companies.

After graduating, I quickly got my feet wet in J-1 programs, first journeying through the J-1 Work and Travel program and eventually making my way to Intrax Global Internships. Working in San Francisco, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about people’s different backgrounds and cultures and I am happy to be in a position to help others have the same experience. In my role, I oversee program operations, working closely with overseas partners from the start of an application all the way until an Intern or Trainee’s arrival to the US. As part of the vetting process, I often get to speak with host company supervisors, who share their excitement for hosting J-1 Interns/Trainees and teaching them new methods and skills. Being at Intrax has not only given me an opportunity to work with an amazing group of people who are passionate about cultural exchange, but a chance to meet motivated and successful Interns and Trainees face-to-face. Although I am constantly exposed to different cultures, I am excited to still learn new things every day.

I have been with Intrax since 2011. I started with AuPairCare prior to my transition to Intrax Global Internship. My eight years of experience with AuPairCare in Flights set a strong foundation for me, building up some of my skills such as time management, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients, vendors, and participants. Skills brought over to my role with Global Internships! My current role as a Customer Support Specialist allows me to continue providing support for all participants globally and provide guidance and support to them in and out of the United States. Global Internships moves me to be more of a people person and I am able to work together as one unit with my present colleagues. I am excited to be part of such an upbeat team! I thrive to assist participants as best as possible. When put to the challenge of the participants’ questions and concerns, the results of being able to help through their difficulties are quite rewarding! It does put a smile on my face! We are the guide to the participants - to ensure their experience with Intrax Global Internships is a positive one! And they can take this and pass it on to others!