Experiential Tours Team

Director of Experiential Tours

Rachel is responsible for the design and oversight of all custom programs and faculty-led study tours. She works closely with L&LI program staff abroad as well as designs programs for L&LI globally. Rachel is based out of Austin, Texas.

Experiential Tours Senior Program Manager

Behind our short-term program planning is Ashley! With a passion and love for exploring new cultures, Ashley has traveled to over 45 countries, both for work and personal adventures. Currently based in Nashville, you’ll find her enjoying live music at a concert or cheering on local teams at a sporting event. Always seeking new experiences, Ashley brings a global perspective to every project and thrives in bringing people together.

Experiential Tour Program Manager

Sara works alongside the Director of Experiential Tours to ensure teams have a successful experience from ideation to execution. Sara is based in Ecuador.

Experiential Tours Coordinator

Charlie loves seeing cultures come together with the same purpose of serving Jesus and other people. Charlie likes going on hikes, grabbing coffee, playing volleyball and soccer, pickleball, and hitting the gym in the morning. Charlie is a graduate from UDLA Music School and loves playing the drums. Charlie was a Resident Coordinator the past two years at our Ecuador location for our Summer Internship program.

Account Executive

Nicole is a L&LI Ecuador Alum now living with her family in Middleville, MI. When not working, Nicole loves spending time reading or playing outside with her son.

ET Assistant & Virtual Programs Coordinator

Diana Yepez-Hock has served on the Living and Learning team for over 8 years both on the Ecuador side as well as on the US Team. She currently lives and works out of Indiana and coordinates all Virtual Programs.