We are a team of professionals with extensive experience in education, non-profit management, business development, language justice advocacy, and policy all united in our passion for increasing study abroad access for students from underserved communities.

Lamar Shambley

Founder & Executive Director

Harry Alvarez

Offbeat Travel

Lisa Cohen

Open Horizon

Dr. Shené V. Owens

University of Virginia

Carla Partlow

University of Maryland

Sydney Blake Thomas

BÉIS

Esayas Wureta

CSAA Insurance Group

Martine Charles

Snr. Leadership Development Manager

Kyle Kastler

University of Maryland

Sharon C Haver

Slalom

Dr. Rickkay King

New Schools for Virginia

Shena Nicole

Director of Marketing

Melquin Ramos

Director of Virtual Initiatives

Gizzel Edmund

Partnerships Manager

Miriam Piña

Director of Global Programs