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’s Group 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 Club where 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.

You can reach him at duke@worldkindlearning.com.

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.

You can learn more about Corinne here.

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.

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 from West 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 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.

Currently an independent consultant in Internationalization; Curriculum Development; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Project Development, Dr. Sagasti Suppes has over twenty years of experience in higher education.

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.

Alisdair is WorldKind's Local Host and Program Support wizard. Alisdair comes from the old city of Aberdeen, studying Philosophy at its ancient university. As a result of his origins in Scotland's Northeast, he speaks at least two languages fluently, and his native Doric charm is always a hit with international guests! His experience facilitating visiting students began when he worked for the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, organizing and managing groups from all over the world.

A mind sports enthusiast, Alisdair plays Bridge and Chess competitively, and represented Scotland as a Bridge player. He currently serves as the Scottish Bridge Union's Junior Co-ordinator, taking on the role just in time to reinvent it during the pandemic! He has a great love for the education of 16-26 year old Bridge players, establishing remote and in-person training and mentorship, ensuring Juniors progress safely and enjoyably. Through extensive liaisons with stakeholders and parents, he has taken many Junior Bridge players to attend international events where they represent Scotland, as well as organizing events nationally.

He excels in absorbing, analysing and interpreting information, and always has an interesting fact or story to share - both useful when he worked front-of-house as Receptionist (among other roles) at Aberdeen's popular and greatly missed Mariner Hotel. While he has spent countless hours managing websites or social media accounts, emails and Microsoft Office programs, a personal mantra is that using technology is all very well, as long as he knows what to do if he didn’t have (access to) it. Not content to let his brain rest, he likes the challenge of bringing in a project on budget and in fulfilment of goals. He's a people-pleaser in the best way, used to liaising both in-person and remotely, while keeping customers happy. Accordingly, he is WorldKind's general dogsbody on tour as well as a valued member of the planning and support crew!

Alisdair approaches everything with inexhaustible enthusiasm wherever he can express his talents in a productive manner. He looks forward to publishing his debut novel and embracing a life of creativity. His wife looks forward to reading the next chapter.

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. 

You can learn more about Ami here.

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. 

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. 

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!