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LC Spotlight: Melissa in North Carolina

May 19, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Melissa Jackson is a great Local Coordinator

Kudos to Melissa J. in North Carolina. She came on board as a Local Coordinator with AYA last year and has risen far and beyond any challenge we have given her. She is a strong advocate for cultural exchange — kind, organized and passionate about helping her students and host … [Read more...]

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