About Us

Pan Atlantic Exchanges is a mission-driven organization that specializes in creating high-quality cultural exchange and professional training experiences for non-US citizens in the US. Our goal is to facilitate a meaningful professional enrichment experience for young professionals.

We bring together reputable US companies who want to host foreign interns or trainees. For over 30 years, we have been designated by the US State Department as a Sponsor of the Intern and Trainee Categories of the J-1 Visa program.
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Our organization is staffed by talented and dedicated professionals with significant experience in international business, government, international education and exchange.

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Wondering what the meaning behind Pan Atlantic’s logo is? Watch the below video to see the evolution that took place when creating our brand. True to our name (Pan Atlantic) you can see that we were inspired by the old boating routes that enabled the world to connect and share cultures with one another. Our goal is to continue bringing diverse cultures together through our various exchange programs. 

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Spencer Jones
President & Responsible Officer

​Before joining Pan Atlantic Spencer worked at CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange. During his nearly 8 year tenure at CIEE Mr. Jones was responsible for diverse operational divisions, creating significant growth in areas such as High School and GAP year, Teach Abroad, Undergraduate Study Abroad, Enterprise Foundations and Insurance. Prior to CIEE, Mr. Jones held leadership roles at a variety of firms in the US and Latin America. He is a graduate of Williams College. He and his wife are the parents of four nearly adult sons.

   Dayna Ankermann
   Internship Coordinator &
   Alternate Responsible Officer 

Dayna Ankermann previously worked in the Study abroad office at Clark University while earning her M.A. in Public Administration with an International Studies focus. Dayna recently moved back to Maine after living in Australia where she worked for an international nonprofit development and advocacy organization. Her experiences living and traveling abroad have fueled her passion for international education and have brought her to Pan Atlantic where she can help others gain similar experiences. In her free time, Dayna enjoys anything that keeps her active, such as weight-lifting, running, hiking, and swimming. 

Libby Lauze
Senior Program Manager & Alternate Responsible Officer 

Libby came to Pan Atlantic from CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange, where she held leadership roles in the Undergraduate Study Abroad division for over 10 years. As a Russian/East European Studies major at Middlebury College, Libby spent her junior year abroad studying at Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia. This overseas experience put her on a lifelong path to promoting the benefits of international education and ensuring that appreciation of different cultures is an integral part of the education of young people. In her free time, Libby enjoys exploring Maine with her husband and two children.

Becky Chase
Internship Coordinator & Alternate Responsible Officer

Becky Chase holds a B.A. in International Relations and European Studies from Goucher College in Maryland. She brings a varied professional background to our team at Pan Atlantic, having previously been employed in TV/film production, education, and legal services. In her free time, Becky can be found enjoying her summer home on an island in Casco Bay, playing tennis and croquet, and slowing building her illustration portfolio. She is the author/illustrator of the recently published coloring book, Downeast Daydream: A Maine Coloring Vacation.