Leadership
Robin Parker
President
Robin fearlessly launched a small, Orlando-based student tour operations company in 1993. Her vision, leadership, passion for adventure, and love of learning led to its status as an industry powerhouse serving more than 275,000 young travelers during the past three decades.
Keith Snode
CEO
Always a champion for the travel industry, Keith brings more than 30 years of comprehensive work experience to his position as CEO. He maintains a hands-on approach to ensure that trips exceed expectations.
Cameron Parker
Chief Business Development Officer
Cameron launched his creative career at Kaleidoscope Adventures and continues to energize the team with new ideas and a youthful perspective. His love for travel and past marching band experience color his professional palette daily.
Anastasiya Shirley
Chief Financial Officer
Anastasiya has 15+ years of hands-on financial leadership with KA. She masterfully keeps the team on track, overseeing financial planning, day to day accounting and customer service.
Paul Hanzel
Director of Client Experiences
Paul brings dynamic energy and more than 20 years of leadership with the largest vacation destination in the world to the Kaleidoscope Adventures team. His vast experience includes the development and expansion of many products and brands you know and love! Paul leads with empathy and is keenly focused on ensuring your group has an unforgettable travel experience.
Operations
Genevieve Jimenez
Senior Tour Accountant
Genevieve’s multi-faceted customer care training is the foundation for her role. She helps clients navigate the challenges of student travel like a pro.
Duane Hildebrand
Trip Payment Specialist
Duane’s robust experience with HR administration, onboarding and training, and customer relations make him an invaluable member of the KA team. He navigates the client experience with you to ensure it is both positive and efficient.
Laura Luttrell
Trip Payment Specialist
Laura has a well-established history as a scrupulous customer service provider in the hospitality industry. Her energetic style and verve resonate with KA clients as she helps them through the payment process.
Gayle Sembroff
Trip Payment Specialist
Gayle’s practical approach to handling trip payments stems from an extensive career in financial management and customer service. She is laser focused on ensuring an outstanding customer experience as she helps clients navigate the payment portal.
Jeanne Henry
Tour Manager
Equipped with a master’s degree in communications management and more than a decade of sales and marketing experience, Jeanne works diligently to seamlessly deliver an outstanding client experience.
Alex Quintana
Tour Manager
Alex relies on his background in service and hospitality to maintain strong relationships with KA partners and ensure the best travel experience possible.
Dave Driscoll
Hotel and Restaurant Manager
Dave joins the KA team with nearly 10 years of customer relations to his credit.
He has an easy rapport with clients and a knack for problem-solving that will put your mind at ease as you plan your trip.
Amy Bovin, Ph.D.
Performance and Product Manager
Amy brings a hefty background as a band director, clinician, and researcher to her role as Performance and Content Manager. She seamlessly blends her passion for music education with a genuine love for travel – ensuring that your performance and clinic experiences transcend the typical to reach new levels of excellence.
Bobby Cassell
Executive Support
Bobby juggles the demands of the leadership team with efficiency and finesse.
He keeps the organization forward focused with careful attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills.
Katelyn May
Tour Director Manager
Katie is capitalizing on her extensive tour directing experience and student travel know-how in her new role as Tour Director Manager. Her fresh perspective, creative energy, and competence will resonate with both tour directors and clients.
Tour Consultants
Joseph Hodge
Senior Tour Consultant
As KA’s most senior tour consultant and former music educator, Joseph has spent more than 20 years perfecting his craft. He is a consummate professional with a keen eye for detail and a knack for knowing which performance opportunities will exceed client expectations.
Keith Kelly
International Development Manager
An Irish native with boots on the ground in Galway, Keith is our transatlantic expert for international travel. His experience as a band director and former member of the Irish Defence Forces Bands, as well as host of the popular Global Bandroom Podcast, give Keith an unrivaled connection to the band community.
Steven Moore
Tour Consultant
For 33 years, Steven has spearheaded a championship marching band program. Now he brings that winning attitude and vivacious energy to KA clients. Exemplary organizational skills and an easy rapport with parents and students make Steven a great fit for your group!
Lisa Scalzo
Senior Tour Consultant
Lisa has come full circle with the KA team! She began her student travel career with Kaleidoscope and returns with more than a decade of experience under her belt. Lisa has both a heart for students and an ear for her clients’ visions – always crafting fresh, unique, and memorable journeys for groups.
Adam Trahan
Tour Consultant
Adam’s vivacious energy and keen organizational skills make him a favorite with both teen travelers and their group leaders. His background in music education is the key to making your performance trip pop.
Andrew Haderthauer
Tour Consultant
With one foot in travel and the other firmly rooted in the band world, Andrew puts nearly 20 years of experience to work for you curating once-in-a-lifetime performance learning experiences.
Kacey Constantino
Tour Consultant
Kacey is a seasoned pro ready to take you to places you may never have considered. With 12 years and more than 15 countries under her travel belt, she’ll help your group plan the adventure of a lifetime!