People at AIPT
AIPT (the Association for International Practical Training) has more than 40 employees who bring a wide range of talents to every project. AIPT's experienced staff includes quality leadership, as well as talented administrators and support staff.
Executive Staff
Elizabeth Chazottes, President and CEO
An AIPT director since 1987, Chazottes was appointed to the position of chief executive officer by the association's board of directors in May of 1996.
With more than 35 years of experience in the field of education and training, Chazottes has specialized in international human resource development and training issues. She has eight years of European human resources experience with an emphasis on recruiting and training as well as expatriate issues. She serves as the chair of the Alliance for International Educational Exchange, an advocacy and policy coalition group of nonprofit international educational and cultural exchange organizations. Chazottes is also active in the American Society of Association Executives’ International Section; the Society for Human Resource Management; and NAFSA: Association of International Educators; among other organizations.
Chazottes has a bachelor’s degree in education from Miami University (Ohio) and a master’s degree in personnel and counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. She is married with two children.
Karen Krug, CFO
Bonnie Greffe, Vice President of Human Resources
Dan Ewert, Vice President of Program Development
Board of Directors
Chair of Board
Dr. Cheryl A. Matherly, Associate Dean of the Center for Global Education, University of TulsaBoard Chair-Elect
Prof. Howard A. Rollins, Jr., Associate Vice Provost for International Programs and Professor of Psychology, Georgia Institute of TechnologySecretary / Treasurer of the Board
Ms. Connie Saienga, Vice President of Finance, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.Board Members
Mr. Alpha Conteh, Controller, Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church
Amb. James Creagan, Former U.S. Ambassador to Honduras; Professor Amy Freeman Lee, Chair in Humanities and Arts, Ambassador in Residence, University of the Incarnate Word
Ms. Sarah E. Cuthill, Partner, International Assignment Services, Deloitte Tax LLP
Amb. David J. Dunford, Former U.S. Ambassador to Oman; University of Arizona
Mr. Robert Gordon, President, R. Gordon Associates LLC
Mr. Andrew B. Greenfield, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP
Mr. Michael J. Haines, President, Baycrest Consulting
Mr. Norman Howard, Director of Human Resources, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Ms. Noel Kreicker, President, IOR Services
Mr. Aslam Masood, Chief Financial Officer, retired, Crescent Healthcare, Inc.
Ms. Phyllis Mitchell, Manager, Human Resources, Texas Petroleum Investment Company
Mr. Jim Pilarski, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, International Lodging, Marriott International
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) D. Pusch, Associate Director, Intercultural Communication Institute
