Faces of Our Organization
Since our founding in 2012, American Moroccan Alliance has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Ahmed Yanouri
Founder, President & Executive Director
As the visionary behind AMA, Ahmed leads its mission to build cultural and economic connections between Morocco and the US through dialogue, advocacy, collaborative service, and education. His efforts have also produced business opportunities in both the US & Morocco.
Elaine Obenshain
Marketing & Development Director
Elaine is responsible for marketing, promotional materials, graphic design, website development, and training plan development. She co-creates the program's itineraries and is responsible for site arrangements and in-country travel. She focuses on strategic planning, program development, and quality control, and she is the liaison to the US Study Tour Director for all AMA programs.
Melissa Hendrickson
Study Tour & Virtual Exchange Director
Melissa has significant agribusiness teaching experience, virtual exchange facilitation, and international program development and delivery. Her academic training and her hands-on classroom experience uniquely qualifies her for the role of directing AMA exchange programs. She is a solution-focused team player with a detailed and organized approach to planning. Be sure to click to read more about her previous faculty-lead study tours.