We are grateful for our advisors and our growing team of experts who helped design and vetted our Traveler Trainer PROgram. They consist of international educators, instructional designers, travel health and safety professionals, legal experts, environmentalists, and other academics drawn together from many different subject matter areas.
Duke Adams is a born-bred Pennsylvania native who is living his best life when out on the water. A true vagabond at heart, he is always ready for a new adventure and revels in exploring both near and far-flung corners of the world. Believing that cross-cultural exchanges and partnerships are vital for the future of our planet, Duke is excited to be able to negotiate mutually beneficial contracts with our partners and to advise WorldKind on best practices in our sustainability practices and environmental policies.
Since earning a BS degree in biology from Lebanon Valley College, Duke has spent almost 20 years working on both sides of environmental regulations. On the industry side, he has helped companies improve practices and achieve compliance with established regulations. And as a policymaker and regulator with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), he has developed and enforced the regulations that protect our environment. Throughout his years with DEP, he has gained experience leading compliance negotiations and has helped many diverse stakeholders reach agreements on complex issues. He also has been involved with numerous grant projects, both reviewing applications on the front end and analyzing grant reports and compiling data to measure deliverables on the backend.
In 2017, Duke was involved in his first international exchange program when he participated in one of Rotary’sGroup Vocational Study Exchanges and spent one month learning about Taiwan’s implementation of environmental practices. Duke credits this and other international experiences with broadening his perspective and allowing him to develop a global mindset that is rooted in acceptance and compassion.
In his free time, he serves as the President of his local Rotary Clubwhere he is currently leading the “Hop on the Bus” project, a joint venture between Rotary District 7390 and YesLiberia related to education and international development. He is also the co-owner of, the appropriately named, Vagabond Bowties company, so you know he’s always traveling in style.
In her role as a Program Coordinator for Texas A&M University's (TAMU) Education Abroad office, Corinne supports TAMU colleges and other academic units as they coordinate their international group trips. Corinne has also lived abroad in Spain and France and traveled to over 40 countries and 6 continents!
With WorldKind, Corinne serves a subject matter expert and graciously shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the fields of education abroad and international travel with us. She's been instrumental in reviewing and beta testing WorldKind's Traveler Trainer Program (TTP). She's also helped to create some of the program's scenarios based on her own real-world travel experiences and has added even more levity to the "worst-case whimsy" we try to incorporate in our storytelling. Her editorial eye for detail is exquisite as is her common-sense travel advice and crisis management preparation.
Outside of work, Corinne enjoys walking with her dog to coffee shops and obsessing over all things Disney.
Victoria's introduction to international education came when she traveled to the US from the northwest of England to complete an undergraduate degree in History and Comparative Religion at Harvard, and she has been studying abroad and promoting study abroad ever since. She received herPh.D. in history from the University of Arizona and spent three years in the archives of the Netherlands and Belgium, conducting research for her dissertation on early modern religious coexistence.
In 2005, she took a faculty position at Luther College, where she has been teaching history and international studies ever since. Since 2009, she has been creating and leading study-away courses for Luther College students, work she enjoys so much, that she has now transitioned into the role of Director of the Center for Global Learning. Each year, she and the Center's excellent team of study away professionals help 300-500 undergraduates explore their academic interests elsewhere on the planet.
Shamaine Daniels, J.D.
Policy Development
The Empress of Inclusion
A lover of travel, people, and the Arts, Shamaine is a champion for the rights of women and migrants in the United States and abroad. Communications, NGO management and administration, Policy and Culture Creation are tools Daniels deploys strategically to address the needs of these communities.
She graduated with a B.A. in Political Science: International Relations and Sociology fromWest Chester University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Women’s Studies from University of Cincinnati the and a J.D. from theUniversity of Cincinnati College of Law. Originally from Venezuela, Shamaine has put down roots in central Pennsylvania but is always ready and willing to spread her wings to travel to new places and learn about other cultures.
Martin Rosales, M.Ed.
Educational Technology
The Digital Prophet
Martin Rosales is an international higher education professional who champions the voices of others that are often not heard through targeted, specific presentations and training. Martin holds a master’s degree in Education focusing on Higher Education Administration, Teaching English as a Second / Foreign Language, and Adult Education and curriculum development.
He currently serves as the Program Manager for Texas A&M University Global Engagement Unit supporting Education Abroad, International Student & Scholar Services, and Global Partnership Support in creating meaningful digital content with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. He manages multiple software for the unit including Via TRM, Terra Dotta ISSS, Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, etc. Prior to working in Global Engagement, he served as a technology coordinator for Education Abroad and as an immigration advisor for students studying in the United States on J-1 and F-1 visas.
Since joining Texas A&M University, Martin has served as a First Year Experience instructor, LGBTQ+ Pride Center Mentor, is a trained facilitator for the Texas A&M University STAND Up Workshops, and represents Global Engagement in the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Working Group, which brings together campus and community partners to better educate students and staff on power-based and dating violence. He has presented at regional and national conferences on the topics of support, mental health, and intercultural competency in actively supporting diverse student populations domestically and abroad.
He currently serves on the Via TRM Advisory Board and is a trainer in NAFSA Trainer Corps. One of his aspirations is to create a collective understanding of often marginalized or forgotten populations and provide an additional lens by which to inform practice. He hopes to continue lifting the voices of others, educating students and staff on intercultural competency, and guiding others toward becoming global citizens with a clear pathway to success.
Patricia Sagasti Suppes, Ph.D.
Curriculum Development
The Content Consultant
Dr. Patty Sagasti Suppes has over twenty years of experience in higher education and currently serves as the Director, DSO/ARO, Office of Global Education at Stockton University in New Jersey.
After receiving an A.B. in Spanish and French with a minor in English from Sweet Briar College, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. Upon her return to the U.S. she earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in modern Latin American literature in Spanish, with a minor in Francophone literature. In graduate school she participated in a study abroad intensive language program through the Alliance Française du Val de Loire, and earned a certificate from the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
At private and public colleges, universities, and community colleges, Dr. Sagasti Suppes has taught all levels of Spanish language, as well as the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking Latin America and Spain and U.S. Latinx communities, and language classes in French. She has created original content and taught travel courses in five countries and has delivered presentations and workshops in nine countries across three continents. She has also held various leadership positions, including heading the Study Abroad and the International offices at three institutions. She is a member of NAFSA’s Trainer Corps, has completed the NAFSA Academy training, and has held various leadership roles in NAFSA regional teams.
In addition to her commitment to equity and accessibility in higher education, Dr. Sagasti Suppes has devoted free time to activism on behalf of underserved communities as a founding member of Roanoke Indivisible, an organizer of the Women’s March on Roanoke, and a participant in various lobbying groups. She has also worked to support immigrant and refugee communities in North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, and New York.
Amaris (Ami) Vázquez-Mohan, MA.Ed.
Institutional Research The Master JEDI
Ami has been with Texas A&M University’s (TAMU) Education Abroad office since 2019.
Prior to joining A&M, Ami worked as the Exchange Coordinator at The George Washington University's Office for Study Abroad where they got their Master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs. In their role as Program Coordinator in Education Abroad at TAMU, they work with faculty-led programs to provide support for stakeholders in program development and preparation for those engaging in abroad opportunities.
Ami is passionate about DEI work and continuously engages in creating and implementing resources for students before, during, and after their abroad experience. Always striving to learn more to better serve others, Ami is currently pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Administration at A&M and researching topics related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Such experience makes Ami the perfect “JEDI warrior” for WorldKind as she reviews our Traveler Trainer Program (TTP) with a keen eye towards these topics.
Outside of work, Ami enjoys spending time with family and their pets, Maze (cat) and Cleo (dog), and decorating their planner.
Dr. Lombuso S. Khoza, an advocate for international education, serves as the director of
international education at Howard Community College.
She provides leadership for the Office of
International Education through managing student and faculDdty mobility programs, international
exchanges, partnerships development with global and community entities, international
education campus programming, collaborative online international learning, scholarship awards
and faculty grants, and participates in broader campus committees and internationalization
efforts. Dr. Khoza has worked with service learning and civic engagement partners on civic
engagement initiatives. She has experience as a principal designated school official (PDSO) and
responsible officer (RO) supporting inbound international students and scholars. She has co-
developed, implemented, and led and co-led international study tours to Europe and the
Dominican Republic, undertaken site visits to Costa Rica and Turkey, and served as a Carnegie
Fellow at the University of Pretoria and Fulbright alumna for the international educators’
administrators program in Taiwan.
Dr. Khoza has served on grants and awards as co-principal
investigator to address the needs of students and faculty by enhancing experiential learning
activities. As a faculty member she has taught fashion merchandising related courses to
undergraduate and graduate students and has extensive research experience in the human
sciences including international education leadership, dress and material culture, cross-cultural
learning styles, and international trade of developing economies. Dr. Khoza is a strong proponent
of international education high impact experiences for students and faculty that enhance their
global awareness.
Kevin Sullivan
Assistant Director, Education Abroad
Case Western Reserve University
Kevin Sullivan is the assistant director of education abroad at Case Western Reserve University, helping students find and plan study, research, internship, and co-op opportunities around the world. He is also a member of the NAFSA Rainbow SIG leadership team.
Sullivan received his master's degree in Leadership in Higher Education from Baldwin Wallace University in 2020 and held internships there with Study Abroad, the Learning Center, and Disability Services. He also interned with the Office of Education Abroad at Case Western Reserve during his master's program.
Prior to completing his master's, Sullivan held leadership positions in the hospitality industry and spent two years teaching high school arts, humanities, and social sciences in English in Madrid, Spain.
Sullivan has a BA in International Studies and Spanish from Baldwin Wallace University, where he studied abroad for an academic year in Mexico and spent two summers teaching elementary school English in Honduras.
Jackie Palmer
Program Coordinator, International Ed
Howard Community College
Jackie serves as Program Coordinator for International Education at Howard Community College. Her passion for travel during her own undergraduate experience led her to pursue a professional journey within the wonderful world of International Education. She earned a B.A. from Rider University and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Clemson University. Following her graduate work Jackie has been dedicated to empowering and supporting students holistically as they work toward becoming productive global citizens. She is a big believer in the positive effects experiential education has on student development and helping them understand the classroom can be defined as much more than just the traditional four walls of a brick-and-mortar.
Her goal is to continue to encourage, advocate and support high impact practice experiences within different cultures, while making them both accessible and equitable for all. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys reading, being outdoors, and of course all things travel! In her previous experiences she has been able to take advantage of leading programs, experiencing culture alongside students, and living internationally to fully immerse herself in unfamiliar territory to experience culture first-hand. She strives for excellence in every person and is dedicated to breaking barriers, clearing pathways for all students to dream big!
Valerie Rambin
Valerie serves as an Assistant Director in the Office of Education Abroad at Case Western Reserve University where she works primarily with faculty-led study abroad programs.
As an undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound, Valerie studied abroad at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan. Valerie spent five years teaching English in Niigata, on the JET Programme, and Tokyo, Japan before returning to the United States to start a career in higher education. After earning her MAEd in Leadership in Higher Education from Baldwin Wallace University,
Valerie has worked at numerous small and mid-sized private institutions and nonprofit organizations throughout the midwest.
Sandra Halbruner, DNP
FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Professor and Nurse Practitioner Penn State University
Since I became an FNP in 1999, I have spent most of my time in adult medicine and infectious disease. I worked in college health for five years between 2009-2015, and have also done moonlighting in hospitalist medicine since 2012.
My hobbies include running, traveling, rescuing cats and raising backyard chickens.
BA in Biology, Franklin & Marshall College, 1992
BSN, Johns Hopkins University, 1996
MS in Nursing and FNP, Penn State University, 1999
DNP Wilkes University, 2012
Tonya Veltrop, M.B.A.
Assistant Director, International Health, Safety, and Security
Tonya Veltrop is the Assistant Director of international health, safety and security for the University of Missouri.
Her 20+ years in international education have included many rewarding experiences in admissions and recruiting, advising, enrollment management, international student services, and education abroad.
She currently serves on the NAFSA Education Abroad Health and Safety subcommittee and is an active member of the Forum on Education Abroad, the Overseas Security Advisory Council's Academia Sector Committee, Pulse: Higher Education International Health and Safety Professionals, Women in Security and the Global Leadership League.
She was recently awarded a Fulbright International Education Administrators award to Japan and she enjoys mentoring colleagues new to the field of International Education and coordinating a hybrid international educators' network which has been meeting monthly for over 15 years.
Todd Lee Goen is an international educator with over 20 years of instructional and administrative experience
at public universities in the United States. Most recently he served as Director of Global Education and Senior
International Officer at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Prior to VMI, Goen held full-time faculty positions at
Christopher Newport University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Clemson University, teaching courses in
human communication and quantitative research.
His previous university administrative leadership includes:
Faculty Director for Cultural Communication Competence in Benelux, Internship Director, Public Speaking
Coordinator, and Chair of International Studies Advisory Committee.
Professionally, Goen is active in leadership of a number of professional organizations. He is a former Chair
and Coach of the NAFSA Academy, an active member of NAFSA’s Trainer Corps, and an IDI Qualified
Administrator. He’s served on multiple Forum on Education Abroad Working Groups, the AIEA Strategic
Planning Taskforce, and currently is a member of the AIEA Professional Development and Engagement Committee.
Goen’s scholarly accomplishments include over seventy-five presentations as well as service as
journal, conference, and grant reviewers. His scholarship and professional writing appears in publications such as Communication Research Reports, Family Science Review, International Educator, and the Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, and Perspective.
Goen is an Honors College Graduate with a BA in Computer Science, French, and Vocational Ministry from Harding University, holds an MA in Communication from the University of Arkansas, and completed all
coursework toward a PhD in Communication from the University of Georgia.
He is the 2020 recipient of SSCA’s John I Sisco Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2022 recipient of NAFSA’s Lily von Klemperer Award for supporting and strengthening professional development in education abroad.
