From Student to Supporter: Jenny’s Lifelong Impact

AFS-USA's Mission- It's More Important Now Than Ever! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever. Her journey from student to major donor shows the lifelong impact of student exchange. We'll hear about her transformative year abroad in Brazil in 1970, how that experience shaped her life and family, and why she is so passionate about supporting the next generation of global citizens. This August, Double Your Impact! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Jenny and the Speedwell Foundation, every dollar you give to AFS-USA in August 2025 will be matched, up to $250,000. Your donation will directly fund scholarships for students, giving them access to life-changing global experiences. Double your impact and donate now at afsusa.org/donate. Guests: Jenny Kissinger Messner Audio clips from scholarship recipients Other Episodes About Scholarships: How Scholarships Can Change Lives The Power of Study Abroad: 4 Returnee Stories More from AFS-USA: 🏠 Host a Student | ✈️ Study Abroad | 🤝 Volunteer | 🏫 For Educators | 📧 Contact the Show | 🎧 Collections

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From Student to Supporter: Jenny’s Lifelong Impact is an episode from The AFS Exchange by AFS-USA.

This episode is 32:42 long.

This episode was published on Aug 5, 2025.

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