About us

Jimmy is a passionate advocate for the power of cultural exchange. Having spent more than 20 years in intercultural education, including university international offices and organizations of all sizes, he is excited to be leading the incredible GeoVisions team.

Katie has passion for cultural exchange and a resume abundant with international education. Katie advises people to travel as much and as far as you can, because she believes life is not meant to be lived in one place!

Deborah has a passion for teaching and learning with over 30 years of experience in the field of education. She loves meeting new people, exploring new places, and feels that travel as the ultimate learning experience.

Corbett brings the experience of a diverse career to GeoVisions, including his work as a park ranger, journalist, and in local theatre in his hometown of Seattle. He has worked in cultural exchange for 15 years, including for four different J-1 visa sponsors.

Jamie’s background is rich in cultural exchange, having worked with participants, communities, stakeholders and even as a host company employer herself! She’s a Southern outdoor girl who can be found on beaches, kayaks, and hiking trails or lounging around with her dogs. Jamie loves travel, eating, and exploring her way around the world!

Hannah has experience studying and teaching abroad and loves to expand her perspectives, not only through travel and cultural exchange, but also through books. She is an avid reader and Boston Bruins hockey fan – true to her New England roots.

Born and raised in Colombia, Isabella moved to the U.S. at 16 and graduated from the University of Central Florida. Using her passion for helping others and learning about different cultures, she has enjoyed working with the Summer Work Travel Program since 2022.

Originally from Turkey, Berkay was able to participate in J1 programs multiple times while he was student. He loves meeting people and learning new things about the world and is proud to be working in cultural exchange.

After 5 years of travelling and working in the cruise industry, Alushca found her next adventure in the cultural exchange program. She resides in Cape Town, South Africa and loves to stay connected to the world in her role. She loves outdoors, running and staying fit.

Lauren is a passionate traveler and advocate for cultural exchange. With several years in international education, she is excited to be a part of the team here at GeoVisions. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, gardening, and playing with her dog, Daphne

Elaindre is deeply passionate about cultural exchange, such as, community engagement, global cuisine and creating meaningful connections between people from diverse backgrounds. At the heart of her service is a dedication to delivering exceptional customer experience. She prides herself on her attention to detail, responsiveness and being resourceful. In her downtime, she enjoys listening to music, playing her bass guitar, reading, and spending time with her family.

With a love for travel and experiencing different cultures, Courtney is passionate about working in the cultural exchange industry. She enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life, connecting on music, cuisine, and creative arts. She loves spending time with her family and friends and watching classic films in her spare time.

I have previously worked in the Aviation Industry for 6 years and spent the last 2 years working in the Support Department. My aim is to use my love for travel and experiencing new cultures to create and foster new relationships in the cultural exchange space. Living in Cape Town, I enjoy being in nature and spending time being active outdoors.