Our People
Our People
Meet the faces behind the movement
At GIVE, our people are the heart and soul of everything we do. Since 2011, our host community partners, local leaders, guides, and project coordinators have been the driving force behind our positive impact—transforming more than 9,000 travelers into inspired global citizens.
Every member of our global GIVE family brings unique perspectives, talents, and passion to our shared mission: to transform travel into a powerful force for good. Together, we bridge cultures, empower communities, restore ecosystems, embrace adventure, and inspire purposeful living for a lasting global impact.
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Jake Allison
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Jake has spent the last decade creating impactful trips that foster global citizenship through international travel. He has initiated volunteer programs in 9 countries across 5 different continents with over 8,000 participants and has traveled to over 85 countries. In 2011 he founded GIVE with the intent of offering university students opportunities for personal growth and development while leaving a positive and enriching impact on the places and communities they visit. To date, GIVE has completed numerous projects overseas, focusing on capacity building through developing physical, human, and social capital.
“I believe international travel and immersive experiences are profoundly educational and should be leveraged to achieve positive outcomes for the traveler and the places they visit. Through compassion and entrepreneurship we can invoke positive systemic change; and I passionately apply this to all work and life endeavors.” – Jake Allison, LinkedIn
Katence Olson
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Daniel Trevor
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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John Miller
DIRECTOR OF SALES | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, TANZANIA
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Julia Nitti
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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Carly Jo Fiel
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
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Marvin Tobar
TECHNICAL AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT ENGINEER
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Brewster
DIRECTOR OF OFFICE ZOOMIES
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Tanzania
Ibrahim “Ibro” Bakili
Regional Coordinator
Faith Kasha
Guide
Ibrah “Boi” Momo
Guide
Juma Valantia
Local Legend & Jack of All Trades
Mcheni “MC”
Guide
David Chogo
Director of Green Paw Adventures
Talha Tumbo
Education Coordinator
Meet the team
Meet the teamin Southeast Asia!
Thailand & Laos
Dave Boongullaya
Regional Coordinator
Tidarat “Ann” Jitsook
Elephant Program Coordinator
Sripermpoom Au Panchaphat
Thailand Guide
Chelsey Deacon
Thailand Education Coordinator
Sommaiy Xaiyaboubphar
Laos Guide
Yanee Chaisawat Trevor
Thailand Operations Manager
Patsita “Nice” Jiratipayabood
Scuba Program Coordinator
Satit “Dee” Trachookwamdee
Elephant Experience Guide
Seth Adams
Thailand Scuba Guide
Chaue “Tony” Palae
Thailand Logistics Coordinator
Mr. Good
Laos Lead Guide
Boka Palae
Thailand Education Coordinator
Haylie Ver Haeghe
Laos Education Coordinator
Touy Kommamuang
Laos Program Coordinator
Feaune Chaovichit
Laos Operations Manager
Wathunyu “Nick” Pu-autri
Thailand Lead Guide
Kritsada Niamjan
Thailand Permaculture Coordinator
Dave Boongullaya
Regional Coordinator
Yanee Chaisawat Trevor
Thailand Operations Manager
Chaue “Tony” Palae
Thailand Logistics Coordinator
Touy Kommamuang
Laos Program Coordinator
Tidarat “Ann” Jitsook
Elephant Program Coordinator
Patsita “Nice” Jiratipayabood
Scuba Program Coordinator
Mr. Good
Laos Lead Guide
Feaune Chaovichit
Laos Operations Manager
Sripermpoom Au Panchaphat
Thailand Guide
Satit “Dee” Trachookwamdee
Elephant Experience Guide
Boka Palae
Thailand Education Coordinator
Wathunyu “Nick” Pu-autri
Thailand Lead Guide
Chelsey Deacon
Thailand Education Coordinator
Seth Adams
Thailand Scuba Guide
Haylie Ver Haeghe
Laos Education Coordinator
Kritsada Niamjan
Thailand Permaculture Coordinator
Sommaiy Xaiyaboubphar
Laos Guide
Meet the team
in Central America!
Nicaragua & Costa Rica
Mike Cesario
Regional Coordinator
Chris Montero
Guide
Alvaro Sanchez
Guide & Project Coordinator
Mia Denhart
Guide
Jahel Ramírez
Logistics Coordinator
Rake Jimenez
Guide
Megan Mcgill
Guide & Education Coordinator
Meet the team
in Hawai’i!
Hawai’i
Traven Apiki
Program Coordinator
Jordan Richardson
Guide
Chiara Hendrix
Intern
Meet the team
in the Pacific Northwest!
Pacific Northwest
Carly Jo Fiel
Program Coordinator &
WILD Instructor
John Miller
WILD Instructor
Mike Cesario
WILD Instructor
Hall of Fame
Matt Geddes
Co-Founder
Ken Cohen, Ph.D
Risk Management Consultant
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