UNITED STUDIES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Program Compliance Manager and ARO, High School Programs
Danielle was exposed to exchange while in high school. Her family hosted a student from France and a student from China. The memories of being a host sister stuck with Danielle so when she became a mom, she encouraged her family to begin hosting students. Hosting turned into an opportunity to work with United Studies as a coordinator and now in the office. Danielle loves exchange and working with families, students and coordinators to help everyone have a successful experience. She hopes that everyone learns and grows from exchange and tries to find the life lesson in each memory. Danielle and her husband have two children of their own and an ever-growing family of exchange students. Danielle loves working in her flower garden, talking to new people and tries to spend time recharging at the beach as often as possible! Danielle hopes to make the world a smaller place through exchange.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager / Staffing
Previously from Connecticut and now living in Westchester, New York, Gail has been in the J1 industry for over 35 years. Having gained much experience during that time by visiting camps, meeting with directors, conducting orientations for participants both abroad and in the U.S., and as an American Camp Association Standards Visitor, she continues to endeavor matching participants with camps so a great experience is had by both camp and counselor.
She brings to United Studies her knowledge of camps and expertise in the J1 field in order to help increase market share, and share her joy in making placements that insure a successful camp experience for everyone.
After completion of his studies at the University of Oklahoma, Greg began his career with international exchange programs. Shortly after his employment began in 1988, Greg was asked to take on the role of President, as he still serves today. Over the years United Studies has seen thousands of students from a variety of countries, successfully complete programs offered through United Studies. Greg has been very involved with the development of international exchange on a global level. Much of his involvement places a focus on the safely, health and welfare for international participants. Greg served on the Board of the Council on Standards for International Exchange and Travel (CSIET). Over his six year term with CSIET, he served on the Executive Committee, Model School Policy Committee, as well as Secretary and Treasurer. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, running and travel. Greg has three sons and a daughter from Russia.