Opening doors to the world
A non-profit exchange organization
For close to 40 years, more than 300,000 students and young adults from over 130 countries have come to our shores to participate in CHI’s educational and cultural programs, including Academic Year High School exchange, short-term Group Homestay, Au Pair childcare, Internship & Training, Work & Travel, and Camp Counselor experience. For American students seeking cultural experiences abroad, CHI organizes high school study, language teaching adventures, and work programs in various countries around the globe.
Our People

Tom Areton
Executive Director, Co-Founder

Lilka Areton
Assistant Director, Co-Founder

William Murad
Chief Information Officer

Linda Mori
Program Development and Compliance Director

Micki Lalonde
Academic Year, Private High School and Group Homestay Director

Milena Minkova
Work & Travel Director

Kimberley Areton
Internship & Traning Director

Tracy Chayet
CHI Office Manager