About

Born and raised in Southern California. Linda has over 35 years of experience in the international student exchange progams as a manager and director of programs.

Her work at Oui-Connect is valuable for the team and every host family, knowing she has always the best interest of the students and families.

She knows the value of cultural exchange for young students and host families better than anyone as she has seen thousands of families, including her own, benefit from these short-term programs that last a lifetime in your heart.

Above all, she is an incredible mother and grandmother.

Judy has been a part of the Oui-Connect team since the beginning. She has been working in the international exchange world for over 6 years & has hosted over 47 students. She is an all-star host mom & her love of people & different cultures shines.

Phone: (949) 683-2529

Email: judy@oui-connect.com

Location: Orange County

Monica Harter studied abroad as a student and it changed her life. She has hosted students from the UK and Africa multiple times. Her children love hosting because they create a relationship with people they consider their older brothers and sisters. Monica has traveled in Europe extensively. 

Phone: (949) 510-1324

Email: Monica Harter <monharter@gmail.com>

Rebecca has been working with international exchange students for about 14 years. She’s placed more than 1,000 students with host families over the years & she is still going strong today. It’s not an easy task for anyone.  Rebecca is not only an incredible recruiter but she is an incredible Mom, host Mom, and wonderful person.  Rebecca and her family have endured more than most families but she still comes out with a smile and a kind word.

Phone: (661) 333-3416

Email: rsherrera@aol.com

Our family has been hosting for 10 years & we love it! It has been a wonderful opportunity for my home-schooled children to experience the world. It has offered the opportunity for our family to travel & meet our students in their towns. We have hosted approximately 50 plus international students in our home over 10 years. Now my children are looking to travel again and meet with their brothers and sisters from other countries.

Email: whidalgo@socal.rr.com

Phone: 661.313.1303