OUR PEOPLE

	Jessemin Sheyda-Losick President A Cum Laude graduate of Georgetown University with extensive study in environmental science, international politics, and Spanish language, Jessemin brings his passion for international travel and a love for community service to the Rustic Pathways family. As the former Director of Rustic Pathways' Latin American programs, and founding member of the Rustic Pathways Foundation, Jessemin's incredible enthusiasm for helping the communities where we work makes him a strong and inspring leader for our Board of Directors.
	Marc Bartholomew Trustee With degrees in English and Counseling, Marc has spent the past 35 years teaching English and coaching track at a local high school. Now recently retired from education, Marc coordinates Rustic Pathways' group and family travel, and works with school groups where he assists teachers in planning exciting, educational, and culturally based travel. Marc has been to Australia, Costa Rica, Thailand, Fiji and Tanzania.
	David Venning Trustee Raised in a family of inveterate travelers, David founded Rustic Pathways in Australia in 1983. An honors graduate from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, David spends his life sharing his passion for travel and people with students and families from around the world. David splits the year between his farm in Australia’s Glasshouse Mountains, our Ohio office, and Thailand where he also serves as the resident country director.
	Angela Schluchter Trustee A graduate from Middlebury College with a degree in International Studies, Angela spent three years learning the intricacies of community development as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica. She worked with Rustic Pathways in Costa Rica to enhance the service component of summer programs before accepting a position as a Trustee of the Rustic Pathways Foundation. Currently, Angela works in the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning at Case Western Reserve University to promote service opportunities to students on campus. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with the Rustic Pathways Foundation to support the initiatives and goals of the Rustic Pathways Foundation.
	Ann Fuller Trustee Ann has a Masters in Urban Planning from NYU, where her studies culminated in a project with the United Nations Development Program in Nicaragua. She has managed volunteer programs in New York City, studied in Bolivia, and has a BA in Anthropology from Bates Colled. Ann began working with Rustic Pathways in 1996 and now oversees RP's global service operations and ensures that each community service program operates effectively and with integrity.
	Jamie Kobylinski Secretary –Treasurer Jamie will graduate from Cleveland State University in the Spring of 2009 with a degree in Psychology and minor in Non Profit Management. Her strong organization skills have made her a key member of Rustic Pathways’ administrative team since 2007. She now donates her time, energy, and experience to the management and support of the Rustic Pathways Foundation fulfilling the role of Secretary-Treasurer.