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Karen Drazba
Mary Gannon
Adrienne Theune
Enrollment Specialist & Events Strategist Karen has been jetsetting across the blue pebble and sharing her passion for adventure travel with students for years. Traveling with a purpose is a genuine passion of hers. Born in Chicago, Karen received her BS in Marketing in sunny California.
Enrollment SPECIALIST Mary is a native San Diegan. Growing up she loved to explore, and has now been to more than 20 countries (and counting!). Mary believes that educational travel gives people a unique confidence to achieve their dreams!
Enrollment Advisor Born in Thailand and raised in Colorado, Adrienne has always had an interest in traveling and the great outdoors. As an AmeriCorps alum and graduate with a Global Tourism degree, Adrienne is excited to combine her passions at GLA this year.
Ali Zimmerman
Sydney Miller
Ali Berman
Enrollment SPECIALIST Ali received her BS in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration from Cal Poly University. During college, she studied abroad in Costa Rica and fell in love with travel. Ali is excited to help teens find their own life-changing experiences abroad.
Enrollment SPECIALIST Sydney believes the future depends upon people being thoughtful global citizens, and that traveling abroad is one of the best ways to achieve this. She earned her BA from Oregon State University and has traveled throughout Europe, Latin America, and Tanzania.
Enrollment Advisor Ali has degrees in Biology, Biotechnology and Chinese from Tufts University. She fell in love with traveling after studying abroad in Beijing, and has since explored 40 countries. Ali is excited to share her passion for cultural immersion with students.
Chenoa King
Vinny Zanrosso
Ashley Wallace
Enrollment SPECIALIST Chenoa began traveling when she was 5, which fed her desire to see more of the world. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Anthropology and Dance. She is passionate about GLA’s mission and has staffed programs in Tanzania and Thailand.
Enrollment SPECIALIST Vinny firmy believes that international experiences have the power to transform lives. His passion for travel has led him on journeys in 17 countries. He is enthusiastic about inspiring the next generation to be the change and grow into caring global citizens.
Enrollment Advisor Ashley has a degree in Sociology from the University of Washington. She has a strong passion for travel and education, and believes that we learn the most about ourselves through travel. She fell in love with travel on a GLA program as a high school junior.
Joseph Jezak
Aaron Nichols
Bridget Markham
Enrollment SPECIALIST Joseph earned his BA in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University, and fell in love with travel while studying in Thailand. Now in his second season with GLA, Joseph is excited to continue seeing students grow and become the next generation of leaders.
Enrollment Advisor
Enrollment Advisor Originally from New Jersey, Bridget graduated from Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Journalism and Spanish, and minors in Art History and International Studies. She studied abroad in Spain and is excited to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Aaron Nichols graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Kinesiology. He has worked in various fields, including 9 months as an Au Pair in Spain! He is beyond excited to help inspire teens to make this world a better place.