Carina (Cia) Barbash Email & Phone Number

I have over 15 years of experience as a Sr. Visa Program Manager and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) at Participate Learning, a leading provider of cultural exchange and global education programs for international teachers. In this role, I ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program regulations and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), managing visa processing for all arriving exchange visitor teachers and their dependents, and coordinating processes for program redesignation, operation, and administration.My core competencies include visa processing, compliance, coordination, communication, and collaboration. I provide support and guidance to staff and other departments on visa-related issues and policies, and work closely with the Executive team and upper management on high-level matters. My mission is to facilitate cultural exchange and global education by enabling international teachers to participate in professional development, cultural experiences, and teaching opportunities in the U.S. I have a strong background in international education, having worked with various language and tourism programs in the U.S., the U.K., Sweden, and Finland before joining Participate Learning. I also have a certification in applying generative AI as a business professional, which demonstrates my interest and proficiency in emerging technologies and innovation. I am passionate about learning new skills, collaborating with diverse teams, and contributing to the vision and goals of Participate Learning.

Listed skills include International Education, Educational Leadership, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, and 23 others.

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  Jakobstads Handelslaeroverk (Centria), Finland