Laura Arredondo
Resident Director – WorldStrides, Higher Ed
At WorldStrides, we are committed to the personal development that happens when we interact with people who have different perspectives. We believe in extending the opportunity to learn through engaging others of all races, ethnicities, creeds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical and mental abilities.
Our commitment to the principles of diversity, equity & inclusion extends to our workplace and program locations, where we believe in creating inclusive spaces that promote and value diversity. We believe this focus makes us more successful, and that creating an environment that encourages people of all backgrounds to contribute their best work is the right thing to do.
Last year our DEI Scholarship awarded over $1.7M to travelers.
For college students and recent grads identifying as members of historically underrepresented groups.
WorldStrides employs an inclusive housing policy which outlines our view and policies on gender identity and expression.
All in-house training focused on the environmental, social, and accessibility needs of our participants and team members.
The WorldStrides Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship was established in 2022 to expand access to educational travel and experiential learning. With over $3.7 million awarded since the scholarships inception, this initiative aims to create more inclusive opportunities for individuals to become global learners.
Laura Arredondo
Resident Director – WorldStrides, Higher Ed
Dani Arenas
Team Lead – WorldStrides, K-12 Group