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About Us

OUR MISSION


Facilitate a transformative educational experience for au pairs and strengthen the global community by: 
 

  • Connecting people

  • Cultivating personal development, and 

  • Building excellence in all we do.
     

WHAT WE DO

 

2023 marks our 17th year of providing quality, affordable education for au pairs working in the United States. During this time, we have served over 40,000 au pairs from more than 70 countries throughout the world! 

 

Our convenient weekend courses combine learning with fun activities, community engagement, and field trips, in a choice of ten major locations. These courses are offered through accredited schools of higher education and can satisfy the U.S. Department of State au pair educational requirement. 

 

At APW we are committed to offering more than just a weekend stuffed with classes. We are crafting an EXPERIENCE by selecting staff, classes, activities, and excursions that allow au pairs to make the most of their time in the USA and have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in some of the country’s most iconic cities.

OUR VISION

 

Our vision is to transform lives and enhance the global community.

apw leadership

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Dr. Lora Anderson Cook
 Executive Director/CEO

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Ben Cook
Vice President

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Tanner Nackos
Director of Technology
and Finance

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Alicia Kaye
Chief Operations Officer and
Director of Curriculum and Strategy

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Erika Barney
Director of HR and City Leadership

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Savannah Benefield
City Director Manager

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Ming Chan
Systems Administrator

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Mari Provencher
Marketing Manager

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Regan Bodily
Marketing Coordinator

CURRICULUM TEAM

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Aylin Surer
Curriculum Coordinator

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Bee Birgit Bishop
Curriculum Coordinator

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Ramona Fantino
Curriculum Coordinator

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