Roger has a proven track record of successfully coaching leaders to facilitate change within their organizations, being a dynamic facilitator and presenter, and driving business and technology projects. Roger has taught leadership courses at the University of Washington and is the author of “The Project Success Checklist: Drive Alignment, Produce Results, and Reduce the Risk of Project Failure.”

After coming back from Guatemala, she knew that she didn’t want that to be the end. Her love for Global Visionaries had increased after the immersion. What she loved most is the fact this program is about social justice. She loves how the program was solely focused on helping to create a just and sustainable society, and she wants to be a part of that. Joining the Advanced Leadership Program was the next step for her. Outside of Global Visionaries, Wengel is passionate about photography, and is involved in many extra circulars that focus on college readiness, social justice, and the empowerment of young people.

When Jordan first heard about Global Visionaries in her Spanish class freshman year, she was drawn in by the opportunity for an immersion experience in Guatemala and the prospect of working in a hospital with kids. After Jordan traveled to Guatemala and worked in the hospital, she found it a life changing experience. It affirmed her dreams to become an elementary school teacher while also teaching her the importance of body language, caring and being there for others, and understanding the impact that just a persons presence can have. Jordan has spent many of her free days and summers traveling and boating in Puget Sound. She fuels her passion for kids through volunteering with the Girl Scouts day camp every summer as well as nannying. She loves spending time outside in nature and expanding her horizons with new experiences.

While in Guatemala, Avinash worked as part of the reforestation team. Avinash joined the Advanced Leadership Program because he believes that others deserve to have the same learning experience about different cultures and world issues that he did in Guatemala. Avinash also plays alto saxophone in the nationally ranked Garfield jazz band, runs cross country, and plays soccer. In addition, he helps lead trips as a staff member of the POST outdoor education program.

Joseph found that GV is about learning and growing as much as it is about getting outside of your comfort zone. He joined ALP and the board because he wanted to continue growing as a person and give that opportunity to others. In his free time, Joseph loves to run cross-country, play in the Garfield jazz band, and lead a Jewish youth group

Kate is a member of Global Visionaries’ Advanced Leadership Program because of the experiences she had during her immersion to Guatemala. She was originally interested in the program because of the possibility of going to a new country and becoming more aware of social justice issues. She is very grateful for the leadership skills she has gained from the program. Outside of Global Visionaries, Kate enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and running cross country. She also participates on her school’s speech team and applied to be part of the student facilitators team which is a leadership program at her school. Her inspiration for applying for this group came from the leadership skills she learned from the first year program. Kate is very excited to be part of Global Visionaries’ board of directors because of the real world experiences she will gain, and the chance of working with adults which is something new for her.

Thomas Tomasevic, CEO of T2 Team Consulting and author of Six Word Lessons to Create Stellar Teams, has worked closely with TalkingRain Beverage Co. and Vivian Page and describes her as the driving force behind the amazing success that TalkingRain Beverage Co. has experienced. Vivian also consults with small to medium organizations on how to set an organization in the path to success through accountability. Vivian has passion for moving to the next level in all areas and also consults privately with families on disruptive dynamics and setting visions for new family paths. Vivian attended BYU and Berkeley, Haas School of Business and truly believes that a mind can continue to grow at any age as long as it’s open to feedback and implementation of new practices. Vivian was born in Guatemala and serving with GV is a thrill as she feels this is a great way to give back to her country of origin.

Through personal travel and oversees studies, and having had the opportunity to work with companies spanning the globe, Glenn has developed an appreciation for the role that global and cultural sensitivities and awareness have in achieving personal and corporate success. Global Visionaries supports our communities by helping youth – our future business leaders – develop an appreciation for a diversity of cultures, styles, and experiences.

For the past 20 years Steve has worked for Rick Steves Europe, co-authoring guidebooks to France and training tour guides. Fluent in French, he’s lived in France on several occasions, starting when he was seven. Steve owns a restored farmhouse in rural Burgundy where he hangs his beret in book research season.

Her previous experiences include management consulting at Bain & Company, strategic expansion at SPARK Schools (an education network in South Africa), and policy advocacy at Endeavor (a non-profit that supports entrepreneurship in growth markets). VK has lived in four continents and travels extensively, this contributed to her passion to drive global awareness and cultural cross-pollination.