Our Team
CIPUSA Staff
Lisa L Purdy, President and CEO
lisapurdy@cipusa.org
Ms. Lisa Purdy has served as CEO and President of the Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) for the past eight years and has been with the organization since 1997. Ms. Purdy was a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea and holds a B.A. in Communications and East Asian Studies from John Carroll University and a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management.
Kate Windle, Director of Programs
katewindle@cipusa.org
Ms. Windle joined CIPUSA in May 2006 as Program Director. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Marietta College and a M.A. in Community Counseling from John Carroll University. Her international experience includes working with people from all over the world. She has traveled extensively in the U.K., Israel, Turkey & Canada.
Ms. Kolibash joined CIPUSA in March 2008 on a part-time basis after working extensively in international operations for database creation organizations. Ms. Kolibash holds a B.S. in chemistry with additional graduate courses in business and physical theoretical chemistry. She has worked with multiple international organizations and has lived in the U.K. and traveled in Europe and the Caribbean.
Ms. Ambrosia joined CIPUSA in Fall 2011 on a part-time basis. She holds an M.A. in English Literature from Cleveland State University. She is focusing on Homestay Hosts recruiting and visiting participant placement along with creating informational emails and newsletters for our various constituencies.
Ms. Siggers joined CIPUSA on a part-time basis in the Fall of 2011. She is involved in the Finance area and focuses on accounts receivables and payables.
Doris Schnepf, Volunteer
Mrs. Schnepf has served as our office volunteer for the past 17 years.