The AFS Hosting Advisory Group (Hosting AG), led by Sara Roberts, West Regional Director, and Heather Stertz, a volunteer from the World Flags Area Team, is a dynamic partnership uniting staff and volunteers across the country.
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The AFS Orientations Advisory Group (OAG), led by Martha Friend of the Intercultural Learning (ICL) Department and volunteer and new co-chair Kathy Kreiger from the Western NY Area Team, plays a crucial role in ensuring every exchange student and host family receives the guidance, preparation, and encouragement they need.
The Hosting Advisory Group is made up of volunteers throughout the USA and they would like to connect with YOU!
The 2026 Flight/Belo Chaperone and Program Leader application closes on…
The AFS-USA Board of Directors is working to identify potential new Directors for 3-year terms, starting in July 2026.
The 2025-2026 AFS-USA Community Summit series continued a sweep across the country with the Chicago event, held Nov 8-9!
The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.
The Travel Advisory Group plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless travel experiences for exchange students and host families. Learn more in this article!
The National Council is a key leadership body of AFS-USA composed of volunteers and senior staff who work collaboratively, to address and advance the organizational priorities of AFS-USA. As of July 1, 2025, the council welcomed a new Chair and Vice-Chair, Patti Rounsevell (Chair) and Jessica Robinson (Co-Chair).
AFS-USA, in partnership with the National Council, is organizing a series of six Community Summits across the US starting this fall through the spring of 2026.