Our Team

Andrew grew up near New York City and founded Academic Expeditions in 2003 after working with many different educational travel tour companies and international schools over the years. He realized that there was a real need for a company that offered high quality travel experiences delivered with integrity and a focus on the clients needs. Andrew is proud of what he and his incredibly talented staff at Academic Expeditions have been able to create, and the team’s commitment to providing exceptional educational travel experiences for each and every client.
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Kara grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is a 1999 graduate of the University of Virginia. Kara spent 9 years working as an underwriter for a large insurance company. After being introduced to educational student travel she decided to leave the corporate world to pursue a career as a financial officer with Academic Expeditions. Kara and her family reside in central Virginia where they can be found spending time between the beaches on the Eastern Shore and the Blue Ridge Mountains near their home.

While Isaiah grew up in rural Oklahoma, curiosity for the larger world was planted in him. In college, he earned a BS in Elementary Ed and a Masters in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, and found the global education of travel and cultural exchange. His experiences abroad include working in the UK, Peace Corps in the Marshall Islands, recreation work in Japan, and cultural explorations of Latin America. These have inspired him to both plan and guide relevant travel experiences for others for over 20 years.  Isaiah, his wife and son live in Asheville, NC where they enjoy being outdoors, playing music with friends, and partaking in the creative vibe of the area.

Rebekah grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She is a 2006 graduate of Peace College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Leadership Studies. Rebekah has 5 years of corporate experience in marketing and operations. However, travel has always been a large passion in her life and has led her to pursue her interests by joining Academic Expeditions. Rebekah currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tracy was born in Washington, DC and now resides in quiet Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Tracy started out in the group travel industry right out of high school by working at her family-owned motor coach company. She later became the operations manager and after 22 years she decided to pursue her love of Washington and American history by becoming a DC Tour Guide. She loves sharing her love of history and the city with groups of all ages! When she is not guiding, you will find her at home with her sweet Golden Retrievers, Kirby & Murph.

Aaron grew up in very rural Northern Wisconsin, an hour south of Lake Superior, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. After teaching middle school social studies for six years, he successfully transitioned to tour guiding which quickly became his love. After being a tour director for more than 10 years, which included being a licensed guide in Washington, DC, he was seeking some balance in his life. He was excited to join the Academic Expeditions team as a Director of Program Development and share his passion. Aaron, his 4 kids and their weiner dog, Oscar, currently reside in Hudson, WI.

A product of the Midwestern United States, George has devoted his entire professional career to education and travel. With a bachelors in International Relations and a Masters of Science in Education, George synthesizes these two fields to motivate young adults to explore the world. He believes there is fun, beauty and knowledge to be found in all places…one just needs to seek it out. Although his pastime is exploring the ‘out of reach’ places, he is just as comfortable at the local county fair or neighborhood barbecue.

Erica is a native of the Washington DC area. She received a BA in Historic Preservation from Mary Washington College and has been working in the travel industry ever since. She enjoys guiding student groups, individuals and families around her home area in the Mid-Atlantic, as well as many other sites of cultural and history importance up and down the East Coast. Along with program facilitation she has experience in curriculum development with both students and adults. In her free time she enjoys planning her own travel adventures and spending time riding and competing her two Off the Track Thoroughbreds.

Katie was born and raised in South Carolina, but has been enjoying her time living in Asheville, North Carolina for the past 3 years. She was drawn to Academic Expeditions due to her love of travel and outreach to young people following their dreams and wanting to explore the larger world. Katie has an extensive background in customer support in various trades and is excited to bring her experience to a new field. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying the eclectic cultural life of Asheville and the beautiful natural scenery offered by the Blue Ridge Parkway and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains, and spending time with her fur babies (Zeus and Marley), or catching a flight with her wife to explore a new destination.

Hannah Feldberg-Dubin’s early experiences at summer camp and youth leadership led her to become the group facilitator and organizational consultant she is today. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Recreation Management at Acadia University and her Master’s in Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. In her master’s thesis titled “S’more Than Just Fun and Games”, she focused on understanding Positive Youth Development, Optimal Learning, Youth Programming, Experiential Education, and Knowledge Transfer exploring the impact of informal education programs. Hannah brings 15 years of design experience to creating intentional travel opportunities for our groups. When Hannah isn’t planning engaging trip programming with us, she’s either running her facilitation consulting firm, The Group Forward, or is running after her two young boys in Brooklyn, NY.

Wendy grew up in Southern California, and currently resides in the Boise area of Idaho with her husband and 3 daughters. Academic Expeditions has provided the opportunity to work with the perfect blend of 3 of her greatest passions: young people, education and travel. A 13 year homeschool veteran, Wendy is especially excited to assist homeschool students, families and groups plan their trip of a lifetime. When she is not working, Wendy can usually be found completing her degree in business management, playing keys and singing in her band or hanging out with her family.