About Us
Intrax is a leader in work-based cultural exchange programs. Since 1980, Intrax has consistently delivered innovative, quality programs through our dedication to operational excellence and outstanding participant experiences.
For over 25 years, Intrax has been an official sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State to administer the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa program. During that time, we have successfully placed more than 300,000 participants from over 80 countries with companies throughout the United States.
Through a vast network of partnerships with host companies and universities within the U.S. and around the world, we continue to provide students, young adults and families with dynamic exchange opportunities that inspire personal growth, mutual respect and cultural understanding.
Our sister companies include: AuPairCare, Intrax Career Development, AYUSA, Intrax Study Abroad, Intrax International Institute, Intrax Global Internships and Lango.
Meet Our Team
Geoff Watson
President of Intrax Cultural Exchange
B.A. English Literature – Dartmouth College
M.B.A. – University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business
Geoff is President of Intrax Cultural Exchange and has an extensive background in management, marketing and entrepreneurship in growth oriented companies. Geoff graduated with honors from Dartmouth College. Geoff started his career in advertising at Saatchi and Saatchi in New York City. He managed global consumer brands for Procter and Gamble and General Mills. While at Wharton Business School, Geoff had his first international internship experience working for a joint venture between Sprint, France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom. Geoff was responsible for global branding and partner marketing for Siebel Systems and served most recently as Vice President of Marketing for iPhase Technologies (acquired by IBM). Contact Geoff at gwatson@intraxinc.com
Jenna Marie Lindberg
Program Advisor at Intrax Internships Abroad
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications – University of South Carolina
As Program Advisor, Jenna oversees student outreach, applications and admissions, and assists in university relations for Intrax Internships Abroad. Prior to working for Intrax, Jenna worked in several different professional internships in job functions including marketing, public relations, media law, journalism, non-profit management, and conference planning. During her undergraduate studies, Jenna lived in Spain, Chile, and Costa Rica, and also traveled extensively in Central and South America and Europe while interning and studying. Consequently, she’s fluent in Spanish, and has a passion for international communications. Contact Jenna at jlindberg@intraxinc.com.
Jim Key
Marketing Director
B.S. Economics – Virginia Tech
International M.B.A. – University of South Carolina
As Director of Global Marketing, Jim manages sales and marketing for Intrax Internships Abroad and Lango- Foreign Languages for Kids. Jim launched his career interning with Opel (GM) in Germany and selling educational books for the Southwestern Company. Jim moved to the publishing/advertising world, becoming a partner at Athlon Sports Communications. Jim also spent a few years each with Michelin North America and Iconoculture, a startup consumer insights firm. Jim speaks German, Spanish, and some Bulgarian. Contact Jim at jkey@intraxinc.com
Kevin Rockmael
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
B.A. Political Science – UC Santa Barbara
M.A. Sociology – University of Chicago
M.B.A. University of Chicago Booth School of Business
As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kevin manages sales, marketing, public relations, business development and product development across all Intrax organizations. Prior to joining Intrax in 2003, Kevin served as Director of Marketing for SCORE! Education Inc., a Division of Kaplan Inc. and the Washington Post Company and worked in brand and marketing management at E&J Gallo Winery and Southern California Guide. He began his career as a congressional intern for Representative Henry Waxman in Washington DC. Contact Kevin at krockmael@intraxinc.com
Paul Campbell
Business Development Manager for Intrax Internships Abroad
B.A. Spanish – Vanderbilt University
M.A.L.D. – Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
As Business Development Manager, Paul oversees operational planning, university relations and host company outreach for Intrax Internships Abroad. Paul has created and led student programs in Cuba, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Spain. He also traveled extensively in Central America while interning and later working for a coral reef conservation program. Prior to joining Intrax, Paul worked as a researcher for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs and Resources for the Future. Contact Paul at pcampbell@intraxinc.com
Rebecca Chang
Marketing Manager
B.S. Journalism – Northwestern University
M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications – Northwestern University
As Marketing Manager, Rebecca oversees strategy and execution of print and web marketing campaigns for Intrax organizations and writes copy for Intrax Internships Abroad. Prior to joining Intrax, Rebecca worked in the retail and entertainment industries, managing CRM initiatives, including direct, email and loyalty programs for Limited Brands and the Walt Disney Company. Rebecca started her career interning at KCAL 9 News in Hollywood, CA; KREM 2 News in Spokane WA; ABC News in Chicago, IL; Euro RSCG and Draft Worldwide. Contact Rebecca at rchang@intraxinc.com
Shannon Hughes
Marketing Director
B.A., French, Wellesley College
M.B.A, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Shannon is Director of Marketing at Intrax where her responsibilities include developing marketing strategy and programs for Intrax Internships Abroad. Prior to joining Intrax, Shannon led sales, marketing and public relations teams at a variety of private and public technology companies, including the Hewlett-Packard Company, eBay and SignalDemand. She also co-founded a home furnishings import company and traveled extensively in India to source local artisan products. Shannon speaks French fluently and studied at the Université de Provence in Aix-en-Provence, France. Contact Shannon at shughes@intraxinc.com.
Terry Cumes
Managing Director of Intrax Internships Abroad
B.A. Political Economics – UC Berkeley
M.B.A. – Stanford University
As Managing Director of Intrax Internships Abroad, Terry oversees strategy and operations for Intrax college and high school programs. Terry has lived abroad for many years and has worked in the travel industry for more than a decade. Before joining Intrax, Terry ran an ecotourism company in Peru and was European General Manager for Backroads in France. While at UC Berkeley, Terry interned for the World Affairs Council. A native of South Africa, Terry speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese and French and is currently learning Italian. Contact Terry at tcumes@intraxinc.com
