Katherine Kuntz
@katherinekuntz
Founder and Africa Travel Designer with a passion for transformative journeys.
What I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience rooted in the African safari and travel industries, I bring a unique blend of personal passion, professional training, and logistical expertise to curating journeys for adventurers seeking transformative life experiences. After earning my business degree from The University of Texas at Austin, I began my career in public relations but soon felt called to pursue something deeper. A charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in 2015 rekindled my connection to nature and ignited a lifelong love for Africa.
In 2018, I founded Hope African Adventures to design soulful, intentional travel experiences that reflect both the beauty of Africa and the deep awakening travel can inspire. I am now based between Fort Worth, Texas and Hoedspruit, South Africa, which uniquely positions me to nurture strong client relationships while in the U.S. and provide hands-on, personalized support and local expertise when on the ground in Africa.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Africa Travel Designer
Hope African Adventures
May 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Founded a purpose-driven travel company offering transformational journeys across Africa. Designed and delivered bespoke itineraries aligned with clients' values, pace, and dreams.
Operations Manager
LuxeJH
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Supported Founder & Owner in managing high-touch client relations for a luxury travel and lifestyle brand. Acted as primary liaison for all activity vendors, nurturing existing partnerships and onboarding new ones.
Executive Assistant
NGP Energy Capital Management (NGP)
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Oversaw daily operations for the Houston satellite office, managing meetings, appointments, business travel, expense reporting, filings, and calendar coordination. Handled email management and communications, ensuring timely responses and efficient information flow.
Assistant POM (Dance) Coach
Episcopal High School
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Led four weekly practices, enhancing dancers' skills and coordination. Choreographed routines for games and rallies, boosting team performance.
Account & Project Manager
Swagger
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Held a dual role managing client accounts and leading project execution, ensuring seamless communication between clients and internal teams. Maintained strong client relationships while overseeing timelines, deliverables, and expectations across multiple active accounts.
Head Event Coordinator for WILD NIGHT OUT
Africa 360 Travel
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Led the end-to-end planning and execution of WILD NIGHT OUT, a high-profile fundraising cocktail reception that raised over $75,000 for African wildlife conservation and community initiatives. Collaborated with underwriters to align event strategies, logistics, and goals with fundraising objectives.
Executive Assistant
NGP Energy Capital Management (NGP)
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years)
Oversaw daily operations for the Houston satellite office, managing meetings, appointments, business travel, expense reporting, filings, and calendar coordination. Handled email management and communications, ensuring timely responses and efficient information flow.
Apprentice Field Guide & Back-Up Camp Support
EcoTraining Field Guide and Nature Training
Feb 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Completed a hands-on apprenticeship as part of a year-long field guide course for safari guide training. Trained under expert instructors at bush camps across South Africa and Botswana.
Virtual / Personal / Home Assistant
Katherine Kuntz Project Management Services
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Provided comprehensive personal and household management services tailored to individual client needs, ensuring organization, efficiency, and peace of mind. Oversaw scheduling, appointment management, and CRM activity logging.
Account Services
Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations
Aug 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Developed and implemented creative public relations strategies, executed media outreach, and secured high-profile coverage for diverse clientele. Managed client social media platforms, curating content and engaging audiences to build brand presence and loyalty.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EcoTraining
Professional Field Guide Course, Safari Guide Training
2016 - 2017
Completed a year-long professional field guide course, gaining expertise in safari guiding and nature training. This included hands-on apprenticeship and training in various bushcamps.
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Consulting and Change Management
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Consulting and Change Management. Gained foundational knowledge in business principles and strategic organizational development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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