Global Tracks
Customized Educational Travel
Customized Educational Travel
Joann is co-owner of Global Tracks and the Professional Education Society (PES). She built her career in travel by developing and managing Purdue University's Educational Travel Programs for thirteen years sending hundreds of groups all over the world. She was awarded seven major grants to create customized educational travel programs and she published five books and articles about educational travel. She has taught university courses and leverages her master's degree in education and her training in travel to assist universities to organize high-quality customized educational travel programs for MBA and EMBA students. Joann's business style of "knowing your clients" provides added value and a personal touch to all Global Tracks services.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 102 E-Mail: jchaney@globaltracks.com
Carey is co-owner of Global Tracks and the Professional Education Society (PES), overseeing all operations and travel logistics for both companies. She began her career planning group travel for leading international travel companies such as Abercrombie & Kent and Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. As a result, she has a robust industry network of top quality travel partners she utilizes to plan customized travel itineraries that are cost effective for our clients. Carey's business degrees in international studies and marketing, plus her extensive travel to over 80 different countries, allows her to assist clients in creating and managing any type of travel program. Carey's exceptional attention to detail and planning ensures a high standard of quality for all our operations.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 103 E-Mail: carey@globaltracks.com
Anna began her professional career by managing a leading nationwide travel agency. Following her career in the travel industry, Anna brought her expertise in travel to Purdue University's Continuing Education Travel Programs where she coordinated overseas travel experiences for students and adults. Anna also has worked as Program Manager for Purdue's International Master's in Management for Executive Education. She understands both the needs of universities offering MBAs and the needs of professional students participating in international programs. Her ability to plan itineraries that enhance the EMBA / MBA learning experience and meet course curricula fosters Global Tracks' tradition of excellence.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 106 E-Mail: anna@globaltracks.com
Kimberly joins the Global Tracks team with over 12 years of experience in sales, management and customer service in the automotive industry. Being the recipient of a full athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University, Kimberly graduated with a BA in Sociology and Communications. She also had the opportunity to compete and travel as a member of the US National Volleyball Team. Kimberly has traveled extensively in Europe, the UAE and Cambodia and China. Her passion for travel, background in elite competitive sports and business/management experience, makes Kimberly a wonderful addition to the Global Tracks family.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 105 E-Mail: kbrown@globaltracks.com
Amy attended Metropolitan State College and received a BS degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management with an emphasis in Travel and Tourism. After graduation, she worked in Australia for six months and has traveled in China, Borneo, Fiji, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Amy also worked as a Corporate Trainer and Administrative Manager in the food industry in Denver, Colorado prior to joining the Global Tracks team. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm reflect the "can do" culture that epitomizes Global Tracks.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 108 E-Mail: amy@globaltracks.com
Caroline brings to Global Tracks 25 years of international tourism industry know-how including product development, operation and management. She has experience in developing and operating educational tour programs for a diverse population and clients such as The Smithsonian, National Geographic Expeditions and many alumni groups including Stanford University. She is a creative, detail-oriented strategic planner with demonstrated skills in international group tour development, customer service and management. She is recognized for her strong leadership and interpersonal skills, destination knowledge and language aptitude and adaptability to diverse cultures and client groups. When she is not busy traveling, you can find Caroline hiking, cycling, or practicing yoga in the great outdoors of Colorado.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 116 E-Mail: caroline@globaltracks.com
Sara is a graduate of Colorado State University with a BA in International Studies. She also attended the Boulder Travel School and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. She enjoys helping others experience new cultures and destinations and is always ready to share her extensive travel industry knowledge. Prior to joining Global Tracks, Sara worked for many years planning corporate world events. Sara lives in Kittredge, Colorado and enjoys cooking, photography and of course travel. Her vast knowledge of the travel industry, especially with South America, is an asset to all our programs.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 110 E-Mail: sara@globaltracks.com
Bill brings 35 years of academic experience as a professor at Purdue University to our educational travel programs. He is an accomplished teacher, researcher, and author, having received national awards for his achievements in both teaching and research. During his tenure at Purdue University, Bill was extensively involved in international development and research projects and designed and led travel courses to Europe, South America, Africa, and China. He has either worked or traveled in more than 80 countries. His many talents enhance the educational components of Global Tracks' travel programs.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 107 E-Mail: bill@globaltracks.com
Charlotte ("Chuck") brings over 12 years experience in educational travel marketing, sales and development to our team. Combining a background in healthcare and education with a passion for travel, she developed and led a series of global CE expeditions with leading healthcare institutions and organizations for professionals, students, researchers and lifelong learners in a variety of international locales including the Peruvian Amazon and Andes, Australia, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania. Her program development vision has included catalyzing opportunities for cross cultural collaboration and exchange while fostering global perspectives and partnerships in healthcare education.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 115 E-Mail: chuck@pestravel.com
Stella is a graduate of Metropolitan State College of Denver with a BS Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. She has recently traveled through all the Baltic States and Africa and has a deep passion for experiencing the world first-hand and learning about new cultures and environments. Stella loves to discuss travel and enjoys planning trips according to people's needs and interests. She has also been a massage therapist for the past twelve years and has a great love for cooking and photography. Her extensive knowledge of the travel industry makes her an asset to the Global Tracks team.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 113 E-Mail: stella@globaltracks.com
Mandy is well equipped with a multitude of office management skills from her background experience in office administration and client services in the real estate industry. Her penchant for organization and eye for detail coupled with her positive and personable nature make her a pleasure to work with. Mandy enjoys all the beauty and nature of Colorado in her free time.
Phone: 888.355.9455 Ext. 111 E-Mail: mandy@globaltracks.com