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Travel That Feeds The Soul®
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Bud Philbrook
Co-founder and CEO:
Bud directs the organization's internal and external business and is Chairman of the Board. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, a Master's Degree in Public Affairs, and a Juris Doctor (Law). He has served as Deputy Undersecretary for USDA, as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Assistant Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a government affairs consultant for Rural Ventures Corporation, and was in private law practice for 12 years. |
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Bud Philbrook
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Michele Gran
Co-founder and Senior Vice President:
Michele manages the organization's marketing strategy and external messages. She earned a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies/International Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. Before joining the staff in 1990, she worked as a public relations consultant, and held communications manager positions at various departments in Minnesota State Government, and in non-profit organizations. |
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Michele Gran
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Michelle Heerey
Vice President for Operations:
Michelle manages Global Volunteers' programs around the globe, including host relations, project planning, budgeting and evaluation, and continuous improvement. She earned a Masters Degree in Public Health with a focus on international health and development. Michelle has previously held positions at USAID, Johns Hopkins University and several other NGOs. |
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Bonnie Christensen
Vice President for Finance:
Bonnie manages Global Volunteers' department budgets, monthly budget reviews, yearly audit and fiscal reports as well as acting as a liaison with Global Volunteer's Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Summa cum Laude, with a BS in Accounting. Bonnie has previously held finance/finance management positions at Honeywell, Northwest Airlines, and Deluxe Corporation.
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Bonnie Christensen
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Judy Strobel
In-house Counsel and Director of Marketing:
Judy advises the CEO on all legal matters, and manages Global Volunteer's marketing and media efforts. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in journalism and French, a diploma in broadcast journalism, a Juris Doctor (Law) and will soon earn an MBA. Judy formerly held executive and director positions in Minnesota's private, public and nonprofit sectors. |
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Don Szurek
Director of Information Systems:
Don manages all of Global Volunteers' technology. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Math and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. With a background in high tech business, he employs his extensive expertise in process reengineering and technology, continually upgrading our communications in the field, our online efficiency and service to our volunteers.
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Don Szurek
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Stela Osmancevic
Development Officer and Executive Assistant to the CEO:
Born and raised in Bosnia, Stela moved to the United States at the age of 14. She has a Bachelor' Degree in Global Studies and a Master's Degree in International Peace Studies from the University for Peace in Costa Rica. She has lived and traveled extensively around Europe and Central and South America. |
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