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Audrey Womack (Pictured center)PIF Coordinator
Hello Everyone! I'm Audrey Womack, Piedmont International Fellowship Coordinator.
Background Info: I grew up on a farm so I learned at a young age about hard work, family values and a sense of community. I graduated from UNC-Greensboro (Go Spartans!) with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and a few years later completed a Masters in Christian Education. I have worked with SLP, Social Ministries and since 1998, with Piedmont International Fellowship (PIF). I LOVE befriending students from around the world, learning about their culture/language and sharing the North American culture. Travels have taken me to Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Switzerland. I would LOVE to visit the rest of the world! I can speak some Portuguese and studied French in college.
PIF is such a fun way for North Americans and international students to get to know one another and join together for monthly/annual special events. Several hundred internationals each year study at Greensboro colleges/universities. My vision for PIF and these students is that every international student will have a meaningful friendship with a North American during their stay with us, friendships that can last a life time! PIF also desires to meet practical needs of the students with programs such as Conversational English partners. PIF is a Christian organization and wants to be there for the student with spiritual needs. PIF welcomes all students of all faiths to visit the Christian churches in the Greensboro area, although at no time will the students be pressured to convert from their faith of choice.
We hope to see you all at the next international event! Email Audrey at awomack2@triad.rr.com
Background Info: I grew up on a farm so I learned at a young age about hard work, family values and a sense of community. I graduated from UNC-Greensboro (Go Spartans!) with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and a few years later completed a Masters in Christian Education. I have worked with SLP, Social Ministries and since 1998, with Piedmont International Fellowship (PIF). I LOVE befriending students from around the world, learning about their culture/language and sharing the North American culture. Travels have taken me to Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Switzerland. I would LOVE to visit the rest of the world! I can speak some Portuguese and studied French in college.
PIF is such a fun way for North Americans and international students to get to know one another and join together for monthly/annual special events. Several hundred internationals each year study at Greensboro colleges/universities. My vision for PIF and these students is that every international student will have a meaningful friendship with a North American during their stay with us, friendships that can last a life time! PIF also desires to meet practical needs of the students with programs such as Conversational English partners. PIF is a Christian organization and wants to be there for the student with spiritual needs. PIF welcomes all students of all faiths to visit the Christian churches in the Greensboro area, although at no time will the students be pressured to convert from their faith of choice.
We hope to see you all at the next international event! Email Audrey at awomack2@triad.rr.com
Tom SmithAccountant and Transportation Team Leader
Tom Smith, along with his wife Kay, has been active with PIF for the
last five years. Tom has been chairman of the organization for two
years and for the past two years has been treasurer and co-chairman
along with Curry Murray.
Tom's background has included work in the textile, automotive, and
apparel industries and is currently business administrator for the First
Baptist Church in Greensboro.
Chris CanipePIF Board Member
I am beginning my third year as a member of the PIF Board of Directors. My introduction to international culture came by way of a high school French class. As a college student I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend international retreats. As a school counselor I have worked with hundreds of internationals and their families. As a family therapist I have worked with international families and better understand their family interactions. My first 54 years prepared me to better appreciate foreign travel. I am convinced that our efforts with internationals will be missions multiplied when our international friends return home.
Tom & Carla Pless
ESL/Conversation English Team Leaders
Tatia Beal
Special Events Team/ESOL Instructor
Erica Tucker
Special Events Team
Glenda Evans
PIF Board Member
Rick TrexlerCampus Ministry Team Leader for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
Rick Trexler is the Campus Ministry Team Leader for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He and his wife, Joy, reside in Morrisville, NC. Rick has served in campus ministry for over 30 years. His love for students has fueled his fire to be involved with a student serving organization like Piedmont International Fellowship.
