Leadership

James P. Pellow, Ed.D.

President & CEO

Dr. James P. Pellow joined CIEE in June 2011 as the fourth president and CEO in the organization’s over 70-year history.

Tim Propp

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Tim Propp joined CIEE in September 2013 as chief financial officer and was promoted to chief operating officer in March 2016.

Jill Sady has been with CIEE since August of 2008, originally serving as program administrator for study abroad before assuming the role of assistant to the president for strategic initiatives in 2011.

Matt Smith

Executive Vice President for International Exchange Programs

Matt Smith joined CIEE in October 2018, bringing 22 years of experience leading international teams and managing international exchange programs.

Caroline Maas

Senior Vice President, Study Global Operations

Caroline earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and French from Boston University, and an MBA from the Moore School at the University of South Carolina.

Seamus Harreys

Vice President, Global Enrollment

Seamus leads CIEE’s student relations, marketing, and institutional relations for the Study Abroad division, now including customized and global internship programs.

Matt Redman

Vice President, High School Study Abroad, Teach and TEFL

Matt Redman joined CIEE in 2009 as the Manager of Teach Abroad Programs. In 2014, CIEE Launched the TEFL programs and began the Global Navigator Summer High School programs under his leadership. Matt has lived and worked in countries and states on four continents.