Megan Patrignelli
Megan serves as Program Manager of MIUSA’s Youth Exchanges, specifically managing MIUSA’s annual Preparatory Workshop for FLEX and YES Students with Disabilities. In her role, she also supports other exchange programs at MIUSA,
Jessica Bansen
As a wheelchair-riding Program Specialist at MIUSA, Jessica’s primary role is to support international students with diverse disabilities before, during, and after their exchange year in the U.S. as part of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs.
Justin Harford
Justin is a Program Specialist with the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, working to increase the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange by providing information and resources to both individuals with disabilities and
Ashley Holben
Ashley serves as the Executive Specialist to the CEO and is a Project Specialist with the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange at Mobility International USA. In these roles, she works with MIUSA’s CEO to carry out special projects and also develops initiatives and resources
Lydia Shula
Lydia is a Senior Manager and has managed multiple projects in disability advocacy and inclusion during her time with MIUSA. She is an expert in cross-disability inclusion and has managed USAID and U.S. Department of State-sponsored technical assistance projects, working with local Disabled People’s Organizations
Laurie Laird
Laurie is the Program Manager with the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange at Mobility International USA, which aims to increase participation of people with disabilities in inclusive international exchange programs.
Susan Dunn
Susan is a Program Manager for Mobility International USA’s exchange and development programs. She has conducted international training and technical assistance in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East and has authored several articles on topics such as women with disabilities
Cindy Lewis
Cindy is the Director of Programs at Mobility International USA and a senior staff with more than 20 years of experience at MIUSA. She is the co‑author and producer of numerous books and videos. Cindy spearheaded the International Symposium on Women with Disabilities at the
Susan Sygall

As CEO and co-founder of Mobility International USA, Susan is an internationally recognized expert in the area of international educational exchange, international development, and leadership programs for persons with disabilities, and especially women with disabilities.