Within ETC’s annual conference and online platform, she has facilitated the growth of strategic business partnerships and business-to-business nonprofit-for profit networking of those in the field of alumni, museum, conservation and affinity group travel. Once technology had sufficiently advanced in post 2000, she progressively launched the Educational Travel Community online. ![]() Her vision from inception over 33 years ago was to facilitate the growth of a vibrant community of like-minded colleagues to converge at an annual “happening”-a travel think tank-to deal with current challenges and future opportunities in affinity and educational travel. Mara DelliPriscoli, President, is the founder and architect of the Educational Travel Consortium (formerly Nonprofits in Travel Conference). Hobbies include: running, reading, kayaking, downhill skiing, horseback riding, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, and so much more! Contact Roxanne. Roxanne lives on a non-producing farm with her husband, two daughters, pony, cat, and lots of wildlife. “Army brat” she was born in Canada, moved frequently, and is thrilled to call Pennsylvania home after receiving two degrees from Penn State and never leaving, except as an enthusiastic traveler. Roxanne’s fond memories of ETC and love for everything travel prompted her return to the Consortium in a part-time, professional capacity. Currently, she continues as Penn State World Campus’s alumni strategist, attracting new online learners. In addition, she led strategic planning and special projects for the Vice President and Vice Provost of Penn State’s 600-person Outreach and Online Education unit. She continued her career at Penn State leading a large academic conferences unit where she often highlighted ETC’s signature conference as the community-type of environment that other conferences should aspire to. Roxanne formerly directed the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Outreach (education) and a combined Alumni Travel and Education units from 2002 to 2009. Roxanne Shiels, Project Manager, joined ETC in 2018. Lisa joined ETC in 2022 representing suppliers. In addition to being fluent in Spanish and “survival” Vietnamese, she is an avid backgammon player and former synchronized swimmer. Born in New Orleans and raised in Venezuela, Lisa is a passionate Mamacita to her 4 children and 4.8 grandchildren. In 2016, she opened her own small group luxury Asian tour company. She logged over 1,000,000 miles absorbing the cultures of Vietnam, China, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Myanmar, and Bhutan. Before her time at the Museum, Lisa lived in Vietnam for 7 years discovering Southeast Asia as an expat. Sales and WWII tours have taken her to over 15 countries and 26 states. During her tenure, Affinity sales have increased over 60%. In her role, she is responsible for the outside sales and Affinity partner account management for the Museum’s educational travel programs. ![]() Lisa Clapp is the Assistant Director of Educational Sales for The National WWII Museum since October 2018. Ian joined the EAC in 2022 representing U.S. Still exploring his new home Ian loves getting out, traveling, and discovering new experiences, both near and far, with his wife and teenage sons. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and having lived on Eastern Long Island, in North Texas, and Phoenix, AZ, Ian now calls Orange County, CA home. Whether curating products and experiences, leading sales teams, or developing new opportunities and partnerships, Ian’s passion is focused on playing that small part in sharing the same transformative power of travel he experienced with other travelers. Now representing Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, and their sister brands, Ian has spent two decades in travel. With a student work visa in hand, Ian spent the spring and summer semesters of 2000 gaining invaluable life and work experience with a major student and youth-focused travel agency in London, England. Ian Kynor is the Director of Business Development for TTC Groups.
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