Working Together to Realize a Dream
We work together, not just as a team, but as a family, to leverage our collective passions, ideas, and diversity to bring greater value to you.
Here’s a Glimpse of the People and Passions that Fuel Our Culture.
Jimmy Brazelton
Managing Director
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 Porter
Director of Recruitment
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!
Jamie Banjak
Director of Program Management
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!
Dr. Deborah Russell
Director of Education
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.
Eleanor Tetreau
Senior Program Manager
Eleanor is a New England native and loves spending time locally with family and friends. She also loves exploring exciting locations abroad, so she understands travel as a passion!
Hannah Gilman
Intern and Trainee Program Lead
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.
Berkay Akcay
Compliance Coordinator
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.
Amon Murray
Program Manager
Amon joins GeoVisions as our Program Manager for our J1 Teacher as well as educational Intern and Trainee exchange programs. After spending the past 6 years as a Special Education Teacher, as well as coordinating MTSS systems across multiple campuses, Amon is excited to work with school districts around the country to help other educators to make the most of their exchange programs to U.S. schools.
Alushca Botha
Partner Account Manager
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.