Ruth Powers’ heart for ministering to international students fueled her passion and drive to work with young people desiring education and cultural experiences in the U.S. This led to the founding of American Home Life International (AHLI) which has served more than 15,000 students over the past 30 years. Learn about the Ruth and Marvin Powers Fund.
How It All Began
Our Staff
Our Team
Directors for Independent Student Programs
Gail Goolsby, IL, KS, MO, OH
Brian Kelley, CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, SC
Rosanne Kelsall, KY, MA, NH, NJ, PA, VT
Barry Shaffer, FL, NC, TN, VA, WV
Directors for Group Programs
Lyn Carlson, PA
Linda Fisher, PA
Jodi Frey, PA
Rosanne Kelsall, PA
Debbie Mattai, FL
Sharon Ogilvie, PA
Joyce Zimmerman, PA
Coordinators
JoEllen Anklam, VA
Dolores Bergey, PA
Shannon Bernard, PA
Nicole Bianchi, PA
Marisol Bryant, MO
Maureen Challenger, PA
Sulan Ding, CT
Gary Fox, PA
Pam Greaves, MD
Karen Hutchins, IL
Kathi Johnson, SC
Kimberly Jones, PA
Laura Metzler, PA
Kirsten Moore, KS
Stephanie Moore, NC
Susan Palmer, CA
Susan Palmer, CA
Kristy Sherman, IN
Heather Shriver, PA
Ranay VanHolstyn, PA
Cheryl (Bodder) Vernelson, PA
Brenda Walker, VA
Christopher Zimmerman, IL
ELL Teachers
Valery Grab, PA
Krista Lee Greene, PA
Hannah Maynard, VA
Anne Modro, PA
Elizabeth Preston, PA
