• Conditions
  • Quality
  • Stay Connected
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Apply Now

Meet Our Team

At ITMI, you’re supported not only by visionary leadership but by a passionate team of experienced instructors, mentors, and industry experts. Our instructors bring decades of real-world travel experience, dynamic storytelling skills, and a heart for education.

  • Personalized Mentorship
  • Real-world Travel Industry Expertise
  • Creating Global Leaders

Ted Bravos

Co-Founder & CEO

SAUSALIO, CALIFORNIA

“Travel leaders inspire consciousness, expose difficult truths, and weave magic through storytelling.”

Joan Keddell

President

SAUSALIO, CALIFORNIA

“It is a privilege to help create dreams for individuals to become ambassadors of goodwill for peace across the world.”

Carol Kendrick

Director of Curriculum

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

“I am humbled by the skillful Travel Leader who inspires consciousness-raising and explains the world with magical storytelling.”

Mikall Beutler

Director of Community Engagement & Storytelling

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

“Connection is the heartbeat of every journey. It’s an honor to support and guide future travel leaders to tell the world’s stories with compassion and purpose.”

Miriam Meidam

Instructor

CALIFORNIA

“My passion is to see a business idea evolve from a dream to a reality.”

Jason Cohen

Instructor

CALIFORNIA

“Being a Tour Director is
one of the greatest joys of
my life. I look forward to
helping you find that
ultimate fulfillment.”

Greg Hall

Instructor

MICHIGAN

“Growing up at the crossroads of cultures in Cold War West Berlin and leading groups throughout Europe for over two decades has taught me that travel is more than movement – it is transformation.”

Barnaby Davies

Global Instructor

UNITED KINGDOM

“Inspire, explore, and lead —because tourism isn’t just about travel, it’s about transforming lives through global connection.”

Sjannie Hulsman - Louwers

Global Instructor

NETHERLANDS

“I have never forgotten the kindness of others when I transitioned from my corporate career. I want to pay it forward, see them succeed, and live their dreams.”

Svetlana Lewis

Global Instructor

UKRAINE

“As an ITMI graduate now living in Ukraine, I’m thrilled to be training new students across Europe and helping them discover the same life-changing opportunities that transformed my journey in the travel industry”

Kira Butler

Alumni Mentor

CALIFORNIA

“I want to mentor because our community is even more successful when we share our skills and experience.”

Ulla Salafrio

Alumni Mentor

FLORIDA

“After a lifelong travel career, I’m eager to mentor the next generation of travel professionals.”

Mike Ruggieri

Alumni Mentor

VIRGINIA

“I have never forgotten the kindness of others when I transitioned from my corporate career. I want to pay it forward, see them succeed, and live their dreams.”

Skye MacLean

Tour Operator Mentor

RHODE ISLAND

“Being an ITMI graduate myself, now in the position of hiring as a tour operator, I remember how much it meant to have someone believe in me — that’s why mentoring new students is such a joy and a privilege.”

Travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about discovering who you are beyond the familiar. Every journey you take brings you one step closer to the life you’ve always dreamed of. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—go now, chase wonder, and live boldly.

We can’t Wait to Welcome You to the ITMI Family!