AlisonMartin Alison Martín is a Senior Advisor for Educational Partners International (EPI), a J-1 Visa sponsor that brings teachers from around the world to teach for 3-5 years in the United States. She has been with EPI for 12 years. Previously, Alison was the Director of Admissions. While in this role, she led EPI’s recruitment, screening, and licensure of international teachers. EPI currently places teachers in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.