A creative-minded optimist, Kaitlyn possesses a particular passion for using storytelling and visual communications to inspire meaningful change. Kaitlyn’s background includes a range tourism and nonprofit marketing experience, including strategy planning, content development, digital marketing, fundraising and graphic design.
Kaitlyn initially dipped her toes into the travel industry at the destination marketing organization, Visit Bellevue Washington, where she played a key role in developing and implementing the organization’s marketing strategies. In her “free time,” Kaitlyn also leads communications efforts for Kiwanis Camp Casey, a nonprofit summer camp for children with physical disabilities.
Prior to joining Sustainable Travel International, Kaitlyn spent time teaching English abroad in a remote village in Bali. This experience ignited her passion for global social impact and increased her awareness of the consequences of rapid tourism development and, subsequently, the importance of sustainable tourism management. Kaitlyn funnels her enthusiasm and expertise into managing Sustainable Travel International’s communications strategy and sharing the organization’s story of impact. Kaitlyn holds a BA in Public Relations from Gonzaga University.