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
Bio coming soon!
Daniel Trevor
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bio coming soon!
John Miller
DIRECTOR OF SALES | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, TANZANIA
Bio coming soon!
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
Bio coming soon!
Brewster
DIRECTOR OF OFFICE ZOOMIES
Bio coming soon!
Tanzania
Ibro
Regional Coordinator
Faith Kasha
Guide
Peyton West
Co-Guide
David Chogo
Director of Green Paw Adventures
Hannah Kenzie
Program Coordinator
Talha
Education Coordinator
Big Head Azizi
Co-Guide
Ibrahim Baboi
Assistant Program Coordinator
“Kau”
Assistant Education Coordinator
Smile
Co-Guide
Mcheni
Guide
Amour
Computer Class Coordinator
Juma Valantia
Local Legend & Jack of All Trades
Meet the team
Meet the teamin Southeast Asia!
Thailand & Laos
Yanee Chaisawat Trevor
Regional Coordinator
Chaue “Tony” Palae
Thailand Logistics Coordinator
Chelsey Deacon
Thailand Education Coordinator
Wathunyu “Nick” Pu-autri
Thailand Guide
Seth Adams
Thailand Scuba Guide
Dave Boongullaya
Laos Program Coordinator
Touy Kommamuang
Laos Logistics Coordinator
Chloe Emmett
Thailand Education Coordinator
Sripermpoom Au Panchaphat
Thailand Co-Guide
Mr. Good
Laos Guide
Tidarat “Ann” Jitsook
Elephant Program Coordinator
Kritsada Niamjan
Thailand Permaculture Coordinator
Haylie Ver Haeghe
Laos Permaculture Coordinator
Satit “Dee” Trachookwamdee
Elephant Experience Guide
Sommaiy Xaiyaboubphar
Laos Co-Guide
Patsita “Nice” Jiratipayabood
Scuba Program Coordinator
Boka Palae
Thailand Education Coordinator
Mackenzie “Mack” Boucher
Laos Education Coordinator
Chiara Hendrix
Elephant Experience Co-Guide
Meet the team
in Central America!
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, & Panama
Mike Cesario
Regional Coordinator
Rey Castillo
Costa Rica Guide
Megan Mcgill
Nicaragua Guide & Ed Coordinator
Rake Jimenez
Costa Rica Guide
Tanner Jenkins
Nicaragua Guide
Dylan Wilbar
Costa Rica Guide
Alvaro Moises Sanches
Nicaragua Guide
Mia Denhart
Costa Rica & Panama Guide
Meet the team
in Hawai’i!
Hawai’i
Traven Apiki
Program Coordinator
Jordan Richardson
Guide
Liv McClure
Guide
Jayden Behnken
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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