Memberships, Partners & Certifications

Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI)

I have been certified by the Cultural Heritage Imaging organziation in their Photogrammetry for Scientific Documentation of Cultural Hertiage course. This intensive program covered scientific photogrammetric imaging capture workflow, optimized processing workflow to reduce error in the image data, and software processing skills to build finished 3D models.

GSTC

I am both a personal and professional member of The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and I am a GSTC Certified Sustainable Travel Professional. GSTC is the leading global authority in setting and managing standards for sustainable tourism and travel. They have created the gold-standard of sustainability criteria for both Industry (Hotels and Tour Operators) and Destinations.

Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)

I support CREST and its causes. The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the way the world travels. Based in Washington, DC but with an international scope, CREST provides solutions, resources, and support to governments, policymakers, tourism businesses, and nonprofit organizations to confront tourism’s most pressing issues.

Rebuild Ukraine Travel

I have partnered with Rebuild Ukraine Travel to offer an exclusive opportunity to travel to the Ukraine to both help local Ukrainians as well experience the magestic Carpathian mountains. Rebuild Ukraine Travel has a unique mission: to pioneer tourism in Ukraine, offering unparalleled insights into the country's treasures through the expertise of top hospitality professionals nationwide. Their motto is "Rebuilding Lives Through Travel." Every booking contributes 10% towards rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure and providing modular homes for the displaced, supporting a vital social cause.

Tourism Cares

I'm a proud supporter of Tourism Cares, a 501(c)(3) U.S.-based global non-profit that is dedicated to advancing the travel industry’s positive social, environmental, and economic impact to help people and places thrive.

Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)

I'm an individual member of the ATTA. Established in 1990, the Adventure Travel Trade Association is the largest global network of adventure travel leaders. Their community is made up of ~30,000 individual guides, tour operators, lodges, travel advisors, tourism boards, destination marketing and management organizations, outdoor educators, gear companies and travel media who share a belief and commitment to sustainable tourism.

Adventure Travel Conservation Fund

I support The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) which in turn supports communities in adventure travel destinations worldwide. Their dedication to funding initiatives across the globe reflects their belief in the power of grassroots efforts and innovative solutions to address pressing challenges and drive meaningful progress in diverse regions and cultures.

RISE Travel Institute

I'm a proud graduate of the RISE Travel Institute's Flagship Certification program in Sustainability & Anti-Oppression. Their mission is to create a more just and equitable world through travel education. They envision a world where traveler's practice and promote responsible, impactful, sustainable and ethical travel that uplifts global communities and protects natural ecosystems.

Preservation Society of Charleston

I am a supporter of The Preservation Society of Charleston which is the nation's first preservation organization and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoymnet of Charleton's distinct character, quality of life and diverse neighborhoods.

Fora Travel Advisor

I'm a Certified Fora Travel Advisor. Fora Travel, a Virtuoso member, is a modern travel agency that aims to "power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs" by providing a platform and support system for individuals to become travel advisors, essentially allowing anyone with a passion for travel to build a career in the industry through their technology-driven platform and community of experts; essentially redefining what it means to be a travel agent in today's market.

Leave No Trace

I support the Leave No Trace organization which is a non-profit that’s committed to protecting the planet by providing science, research and simple guidelines.