Sandy Doss Email & Phone Number

United States

Fostering Group Travel for Affinity Organizations throughout the Americas

Portland, Oregon

There is nothing more fulfilling than to link the expertise of faculty to the global tapestry of experiences that unfold such challenging dilemmas as climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainability, environmental policy, and a myriad of academic conversations that we may explore through a global lens. Charged with developing highly refined alumni travel aimed at supporting key priorities of the university and expertise of leading faculty and alumni travelers, this body of work continues to inform strategy and approach for the innovation of alumni engagement.

West Coast, Us

A lifetime of fostering global experiences across 7 continents is simply not "what" I do, but very much "who I am." Having the honor to serve organizations and individuals in their quest to expand beyond the known and into the "unknown" is a gift that touches us all. Drawn to the work of the non-profit Planeterra Foundation and G Adventures global prowess, offered an exceptional visor into the macro-economics of tourism and community-based tourism practices. As the first Regional Director for Affinity Private Group Travel, fostering both direct and agency sales, I specialized in building partnerships, and opening new market channels with wine clubs, fitness institutions, formal recreation education, culinary organizations, and educational networks, offering incredible opportunities for a creative approach in the travel product to market alignment, supporting affinity group travel sales growth.

Monterey, California

My founding work of the Eco-Infinity Group (2010-2015), represented a culmination of the joy of bringing new ideas and concepts to the masses within hospitality services intersecting tourism, climate sustainability, and event management. This creative outlet fueled the fire and offered limitless creativity in the realm of sustainability education, experiential immersion, and community engagement amongst industry and patrons alike.The Eco-Infinity Group specialized in sustainable design and hospitality solutions for event and lodge management in fragile environments across the globe. Utilizing a variety of innovative materials and the latest developments in energy and resource consumption, each Eco-Infinity project sought to set a new standard in eco-hospitality services and consumer eco-travel experience.

Gainesville, Florida Area

To travel is to learn. With Holbrook`s academic tours, expert guides expand on travel`s lessons with in-depth learning experiences designed for students from junior high to graduate school in locations worldwide. Holbrook`s academic travel programs complement academic curriculum by providing cultural immersion, authentic cultural exchange and global literacy skills. Holbrook offers different types of innovative travel for students. Science-based investigative field studies allow students to practice scientific protocols in the field. Service-learning opportunities provide cultural immersion and hands-on involvement in local communities. Adventure-based learning programs build leadership and self-reliance while teaching cultural skills. Holbrook`s interdisciplinary studies programs examine various aspects of a country to establish a multifaceted look at the society and its functions, from the economics of biological conservation to the artistry of Mayan weavers. All of Holbrook`s programs are hand crafted to the instructor`s interests, student budget and dates of travel. They include standard-based instruction and a blend of formal lectures, informal discussions, hands-on field activities, reflection and adventure to capitalize on the discovery aspect of travel. Holbrook`s academic programs give teachers the ability to align their travel itinerary with their academic interest — be it science, geography, language, or fine arts, such as photography, music, and dance — to enhance, support and foster global literacy in their subject area. From teachers to students, from the arts to the sciences, from rainforests to ruins, Holbrook`s academic travel programs offer unparalleled international learning experiences for all.

Developed Advocacy-Based Education Modules designed to support global education initiatives and experiences fostering student activism and inquiry within global conservation challenges. Coordinated international site visits for participating schools to see annual Nature Conservancy funding site within Latin American locales.