Lisa Jessar
Executive Director

Lisa served on the Board of Directors for 8 years before succeeding Beth Robertson as Executive Director. She was recently with the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a former High Point City Councilwoman, and is currently a Trustee at Guilford Technical Community College.

Lisa works with the Board of Directors, a team of local volunteers, and community resources to develop programing for international visitors. She maintains our liaisons with the US Department of State and Global Ties as well as multiple national sending agencies for international visitors.

Lisa has a degree in International Relations from The American University in Washington, DC. She and her husband live in Jamestown, NC.