Meet the Team
We come from a variety of backgrounds ranging from ecology, marketing, technology to sales, but we share a passion for sustainable and responsible travel and a common sense of awe at the world around us.
Michael D'Amico
Co-founder
Michael D’Amico has held sales, operations and management positions in the Hospitality and Retail Sales Industries for almost two decades. He is responsible for creating the Global Basecamps operating systems, drawing budgets, managing staff and resolving issues. Mike has traveled around the world with his wife, Casey, and looks forward to showing his daughter Olivia how beautiful the world is. Micheal also demonstrates his passion for international community outreach by sitting on the board of Kids for Peace.
Sebastian Riedel
Co-founder
Sebastian Riedel has more than a decade of experience in software development, database management and travel information systems. Prior to working in the software and travel industries, Sebastian developed his passion for the environment and sustainability while studying Environmental Science and Ecology during undergrad and graduate school. At Global Basecamps, Sebastian wears many hats and has his hands in everything from technology to marketing. Sebastian also participates in a guest lecture for San Diego State University's course in Global Sustainable Tourism Management.
Meagan Yash
Travel Specialist
Meagan's love for travel began in college when she had the incredible opportunity to take a semester off from Santa Clara University to explore Bhutan. She then spent the next couple of years exploring the world; in search of enlightenment, adventure, and Irish pubs. In 2005, Meagan decided to go back to school for her Masters in International Development and Economics in order to combine her life's two passions - travel and sustainable development in growing economies. After graduating Meagan was drawn to Global Basecamps' passion for travel and vision of the role of tourism in sustainable development. She has spent the last four years providing each and every one of her clients with unique and profound travel experiences.
Andres Zuleta
Travel Specialist
Before joining Global Basecamps, Andres Zuleta studied Asian & Latin American cultures at university, and subsequently spent several years in Tokyo, where he honed his Japanese while simultaneously developing curricula for public elementary schools, working for a bilingual publisher, and moonlighting at a surfer-run Mexican bar specializing in rare tequilas. At Global Basecamps you'll find him studying maps, researching new destinations, and helping clients plan remarkably unique trips to throughout the world. A lover of all things both Asian and Latin, Andres dreams of the day in the near future when he'll be able to triangulate between Tokyo's ramen, his base in the US, and Colombia's eclectic and lively culture. Talk to Andres for help in planning trips to Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and more.
Michelle Barth
Travel Specialist
Michelle's passion for travel and sustainable tourism begun while studying Tourism and receiving her B.S. degree from Cal Poly S.L.O. in Recreation Administration. Growing up enjoying summer vacations, she expanded her travels exploring Western Europe and Australia, before setting sail on two Semester at Sea Voyages. Now having traveled to 36 countries, in 8 continents Michelle lives for her next adventure. Excited to be apart of the Global Basecamps team, she hopes to share her passions by planning unforgettable trips for her clients.
Lauren Hoffman
Product Development
Lauren contributes her enthusiasm and commitment to promoting sustainable tourism each day as the product development manager at Global Basecamps. She recently graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in International Security and Conflict Resolution and has always been interested in environmental issues and ecotourism. During her summer study abroad program at Oxford University she took the opportunity to explore the European continent. One day she hopes to continue her wander lust travels throughought South America and Southeast Asia.
Ali Dempsey
Marketing Associate
Ali recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Marketing. She is responsible for Social Media and Marketing at Global Basecamps. Her favorite travel destination is Australia, though she also loves Thailand, or really anywhere with a great beach! Ali lived in Shanghai, China for 4 years and had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Asia.
Help Us Plant a Tree!
Did you know that for every trip we sell, we have a tree planted? Reforestation projects are one of the best ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, so travel responsibly by choosing Global Basecamps.
With the help of our partner, Carbonfund.org, we also offset our company's entire carbon footprint each year.
Interested in offsetting your entire trip? Let us know! We are currently working to provide full carbon offsetting options for every trip.
