Scott Messing

Scott Messing

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President & CEO at Youth For Understanding (YFU) USA

  • Education

    • Bucknell University

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      Bachelor's degree International Relations and German
    • Penn State Dickinson Law

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      JD Law

      Activities and Societies: International Law Society, ADA Clinic International Law and Alternate Dispute Resolution

  • Experience

    • Century Financial Services

      Jun 1994 - Sept 1995
      Attorney
    • Department of Banking, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

      Jan 1996 - Oct 1996
      Legislative Assistant
    • Pennsylvania Governor's Office of Administration

      Oct 1996 - Jan 1999
      Chief Administrative Officer for the Secretary of Administration

      Maintained day-to-day oversight of operations, fiscal and information systems staff for the 318-employee agency, and was the Secretary's designee on the Pennsylvania School Employee Retirement Board with assets of $45 billion.

    • Boo.com

      Jan 1999 - Jun 2000
      Director of Operations and Global Administration

      Directed all aspects of administration and facilities management for 6 offices worldwide and over 400 employees.

    • PA Department of State

      May 2002 - Feb 2003
      Deputy Secretary for Administration

      Directed the human resources, fiscal, and management information systems functions for a 500 employee/$50 million budget agency.

    • Pennsylvania Department of State

      Feb 2003 - Sept 2004
      Deputy Commissioner of Professional Licensing

      Directed the administration of 25 professional licensing boards, including all personnel, administrative, budgeting and technical functions for a 350 staffed operation with a $30 million annual budget. Ex Officio voting member on 25 professional boards and commissions.

    • Image API

      Sept 2004 - Feb 2006
      Director of Business Development, Northeast
    • National Association of Attorneys General

      Feb 2006 - Jan 2014
      Chief of Staff

      Oversaw the non-legal work of the NAAG staff, directing human resources, information technology, office administration, facilities, the management consulting program, and NAAG's conference services.

    • Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Vice President of the Exchange Experience and Chief Compliance Officer

      Leads the Education & Training, Participant Support Services, and Compliance departments as Vice President of the Exchange Experience & Chief Compliance Officer.

    • Youth For Understanding

      Apr 2015 - Oct 2020

      Oversight of all administrative aspects of the organization and its day-to-day operations. Additionally, leads the Exchange Experience Division, comprised of Volunteer Programs, Education & Training, Support Services, Quality Assurance/Compliance, and Virtual Exchange.

      • President & CEO

        Nov 2016 - Oct 2020
      • Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

        Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)

      Nov 2016 - Oct 2020
      President & CEO
    • Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)

      Jun 2022 - now
      President & CEO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lawyer

      The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
      Oct 1996
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Jul 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
      Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)Associated with Scott Messing
    • Governance Committee

      Issued by Silo Point Condominiums
      Silo Point CondominiumsAssociated with Scott Messing
    • Grounds Committee

      Issued by Silo Point Condominiums
      Silo Point CondominiumsAssociated with Scott Messing