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Board Members

Casey Hanisko

Board President

Casey Hanisko (she/her) is the owner of Casey Hanisko LLC, an executive coaching and consulting business dedicated to helping women + purpose-driven travel executives be confident leaders, build profitable businesses and create healthy teams.

Alex Wehrle

Board Treasurer

Alex Wehrle (she/her) is the Owner, Chief Experience Officer, and Senior Guide at Good Trip Adventures, where she oversees company-wide operations and leads sales strategy for the growing Southwest region. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is Masters-level certified in Leave No Trace, grounding her work in responsible recreation and environmental stewardship.

Amanda Kendle

Board Vice President

Amanda Kendle (she/her) is the host of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, a show aiming to encourage travel-lovers to be more mindful in their travels and covering topics like the personal benefits of travel, sustainability, ecotourism and the impact of travel on destinations.

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Vincie Ho

Founder & Executive Director

Vincie Ho, Ph.D. (she/her) is the Founder and Executive Director of RISE Travel Institute, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education.

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