SASHA LIEBLEIN
Brown University, B.A., Archaeology and the Ancient World

While at Brown, Sasha focused on studying the Bronze Age period of the ancient Near East. She pursued this interest further while living abroad in Spain, where she worked in a medieval archaeology research laboratory and enhanced her command of the Spanish language. This experience inspired her to move back to Spain this September with a Fulbright grant, in search of the first conclusive material evidence that the Justinian Plague reached the shores of Barcelona. When Sasha is not off exploring, she spends her time volunteering at a Los Angeles camp for homeless children, getting lost in the canyons behind her house, playing with her beagle named Buster, and cooking up new culinary recipes. She is proficient in Spanish and last year led Community Service Costa Rica.

JAVIER MICHEL ANDERE
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, B.A., Marketing

While at UIA, Javier earned a bachelor’s in marketing and also became interested in experiential education. After graduation he traveled extensively, living in Ireland, London, Canada, and Southeast Asia while working in sustainable tourism and group management. He then returned to Mexico City and co-founded Going Barefoot Mexico, an adventure tourism business, as well as an accompanying hostel. In this capacity, Javier designs outdoor educational programs for both corporate groups and schools. Most recently he led a seven-day kayaking trip with a school through the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. These programs focus on sustainability and conservation and stem from Javier’s dedication to reconnecting with and conserving the natural world. In addition to running his company and leading programs, he also collaborates with Outward Bound Mexico and other camp and expedition organizations. Javier is fluent in Spanish and English.