Jodi Suckle

Design and manage small-group custom tours end-to-end, coordinating in-country partners and DMCs to ensure accurate itineraries and traveler preparedness for departures. Delivered hands-on operations support and consulting for sustainable, experiential travel projects.

Led design and delivery of RISE Experiential Journeys, piloting the first Guatemala program and developing policies for ethics, safety, and partnerships while managing applications, logistics, and program evaluation. Oversaw trip itineraries aligned with curriculum and stakeholder coordination.

Led summer international trips (Spain, Morocco, Sumatra, Bali) managing participant safety, facilitating programming, and overseeing daily logistics for student groups. Ensured health, safety, and educational outcomes on multi-week journeys.

Managed a portfolio of eight faculty-led experiential engineering programs, directing marketing, applications, budgeting, provider contracts, and student/faculty support; designed four programs and co-led a 2-week program to Cyprus. Improved program operations and safety protocols.

Supported global ITA chapters in planning and executing events that promote sustainable travel practices, providing guidance and resources to increase local event impact. Facilitated chapter capacity building and event delivery.

Created systems and process documentation for chapter leaders, including job descriptions, onboarding materials, handbooks, and event process guides to standardize chapter operations. Improved consistency and scalability of chapter activities.

Coordinated in-country logistics and registration for TeleSquad and Squads Abroad initiatives, managed fundraising support, produced program materials, and created impact reports and post-program follow-ups. Supported smooth program operations.

Designed and executed content and logistics for Fulbright events, managing budgets, subcontractors, travel and venue arrangements, and event registration platforms such as Cvent and CrowdCompass. Ensured successful event delivery and stakeholder coordination.

Coordinated international and domestic travel and logistics for Fulbright events, collaborated with travel teams to improve processes, and supported cross-departmental communication for streamlined operations.

Maintained website and social media, assisted website transition, edited course materials, and supported academic semester abroad program operations to improve online presence and participant communication.

Led college student groups in Chiang Mai, ensuring participant safety, managing wellbeing, and facilitating cultural adjustment and on-program support during multi-week programs.

Negotiated vendor contracts, oversaw customer service and orientation logistics, recruited and managed seasonal staff and volunteers, and organized travel and orientations for ~1,000 students annually across 100+ programs.

Coordinated travel for hundreds of international students, recruited and managed volunteers for events, and liaised with vendor staff to support program operations across regions.

Managed travel logistics and databases, facilitated meet-and-greet operations at airports, and tracked changes to student placements to ensure accurate program placements and travel arrangements.

Completed an e-Learning seminar on ethical and sustainable service learning for education abroad.

Completed an online journalism course focused on travel writing to develop destination storytelling and guide authorship skills.

Completed a Master’s degree in International Relations and Affairs with focus on global programs and experiential education.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree with majors in International Relations and Affairs and History, supporting a career in international education and program management.