“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

As a Local Coordinator Supervisor,  Daisy manages a team of 10 Local Coordinators who oversee families in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New Jersey. She plans and implements webinar trainings and Host Parent Orientations, and helps support relationships with our partner schools.

While working with AIEP, Daisy has enjoyed learning about the Chinese culture and traditions, and discovering the similarities between American and Chinese teenagers.

Daisy enjoys working for a company that fosters a sense of community, and provides their employees with opportunities for growth; AIEP cares for their employees and their families.

On a personal note, Daisy is a mother to 3 adult children, and a grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren. She is also a host parent for AIEP and enjoys the experience with her host students. In her free time, Daisy enjoys cleaning her house, listening to music, and watching Disney movies with her grandchildren.

Brockton, MA

Hamilton, MA

Lawrence, MA

Lynn, MA

Malden, MA

Shrewsbury, MA

Springfield, MA

Tyngsborough, MA

Worcester, MA

Whitinsville, MA

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou

As a Local Coordinator, Nicole is responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, and screening of potential host families.  Nicole works closely with schools and maintains a close relationship with the students ‘ host families.

Nicole graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She has a strong background and years of experience in working with students and has now explored the international student field with AIEP.

Nicole’s favorite part of the job is all of the variety of people she gets to meet – host families, students, co-workers, and school officials.  Meeting new people and developing interpersonal relationships makes her position rewarding.

In her spare time Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and staying active.

Baltimore, MD

Lansdale, PA

Norwich, CT

Royersford, PA

Uncasville, CT

New London, CT

“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do.” – Brian Tracy

As a Local Coordinator Assistant, Tara loves working with international students and families. She is also a host parent and for her this is a very rewarding and great experience.

Tara’s favorite part of the job is meeting potential host families and learning basic Chinese Salutations.

In her free time, Tara loves to spend time with her husband and children.

Cherry Hill, NJ

Danbury, CT

Edison, NJ

Somers, NY

Woodmere, NY

New Rochelle, NY

Wayne, NJ

“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” – Marcus Garvey

As a Local Coordinator, Ignacio brings AIEP’s team his professional skills as a Social Worker. He has many years of experience as a Case Manager and loves to help his community. His favorite part of the job is meeting new families and building relationships with students.

Ignacio is a husband and father of 5 children along with a foster child. He loves spending time with his family, enjoys watching and playing sports, and loves listening to music.

Easton, CT

Madison, CT

Milford, CT

Hamden, CT

Trumbull, CT

Waterbury, CT

West Haven, CT

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

As a Local Coordinator, Theresa supports her schools and host families. She is also a proud Marine Corps Veteran who served in the ’80s. Theresa has also a background in the American Medical Response. She always strives for ways to promote success for all of her students and families. Her favorite part of the job is recruiting new host families and working with the current families and schools.

Theresa loves to spend time with her 4 children 2 daughters, 2 sons, and her grandchild. In her free time, she loves to garden, read, crochet, and host family dinners.

East Greenwich, RI

Fairfield, CT

Hartford, CT

Providence, RI

Middletown, CT

Wakefield, RI

Warwick, RI

West Hartford, CT

West Simsbury, CT

Woonsocket, RI

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

As a Local Coordinator, Sharon works to recruit, interview, and screen new host families interested in hosting a student. She maintains regular communication with the participating schools as well as the students.

Her favorite part of the job is being able to create a relationship with the host families, schools, and students.

Hamilton, MA

Hartford, CT

Middletown, CT

Simsbury, CT

Springfield, MA

Tyngsboro, MA

West Hartford, CT

“Be happy. Be right. Be you.” – Unknown

As a Student Coordinator, Weijuan helps international students succeed in the United States. She has a great connection with the students and their natural families, she makes everyone feel welcomed and home.

Weijuan loves working for AIEP and seeing the results of the student’s achievements at the end of the school year.

During her free time, Weijuan loves reading, cooking, and baking.

Braintree, MA

Brockton, MA

Boston, MA

Hamilton, MA

Malden, MA

Kingston, MA

Northbridge, MA

Lawrence, MA

Lynn, MA

Providence, RI

Whitinsville, MA

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow” – Helen Keller

As a Local Coordinator, with many years of experience in the education field, Carol evaluates and resolves student’s inquiries, issues, and problems. She also ensures appropriate actions were implemented to the satisfaction of students and parents. Carol works closely with schools and has a good relationship with host families. She enjoys interacting with her students and helping them adapt to life in America.

Carol is a mother of 2 daughters and loves to go hiking and traveling with her family.

Waterbury, CT

Hamden, CT

Milford, CT

Middlebury, CT

“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating.” – Elon Musk

As a Student Coordinator, Chenxing works with local coordinators and serves the students and their parents to gain a satisfying experience throughout the AIEP program.

Chenxing graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in China and a Master’s degree in Communication in Florida. Her passion for student affairs can be traced back to her college time. She worked as a Marketing and Recruitment Assistant with Chinese students for more than one year and found her career path in the field of educations and international student affairs. The students she has worked with turn out to succeed academically, socially, and culturally.

Chenxing is actively involved with community activities and committed to CrossFit. New things make her excited and she likes to challenge herself. Out of the office, she is a low productive photographer and documentary filmmaker.

Easton, CT

Fairfield, CT

Madison, CT

West Haven, CT

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein

As a Student Coordinator, May has many years of experience in working with children. She loves working with her international students, caring about them, and helping them achieve their goals.

May enjoys her job and takes responsibility in assisting students with their studies and adjustment in the United States

In her free time, May loves to watch movies and spend time with her family.

Danbury, CT

Edison, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Trumbull, CT

Somers, NY

“No man is an island.” – John Donne

As a Student Coordinator, Wansu enjoys building a bridge of communication among students, parents, schools, and AIEP. She has a background as an educator and as a professional translator. She is fluent in Mandarin and English which makes it very easy for our students and natural parents.

Wansu’s favorite part of the job is conversing with students and learning about their hopes and dreams. She is proud to be part of a team that helps the students achieve their goals.

In her free time, Wansu loves swimming, music, and theater.