Tessa Carter has led international exchange programs since 2010. She currently serves as Director of Operations, where she oversees programs, staff, finances, and organizational management. Previously, she managed exchange initiatives at nonprofits in Colorado before returning to her home state of California to join the World Trade Center Northern California, supporting its diplomacy divisions. Her passion for cultural exchange was sparked at age 13 during a trip to Nicaragua, which led her to later study in Sweden, work in France, and travel to over 20 countries. Tessa holds a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Santa Clara University.