The S-Trip! staff come from an eclectic background, but we're all passionate about helping youth explore the world! Our entire staff is here to help make your trip memorable from start to finish. We can't wait to meet you!
Jeff Batchelor
- Hometown
- Ottawa, Ontario.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I am a trip counselor in B.C., Alberta and Ontario. I work with hundreds of schools a year setting up Grads with the best trip of their lives.
- A bit about myself
- I fell in love with travelling on GradTrip and have never looked back. Nothing makes me happier then chillin’ on a beach with a couple of good friends.
- Interests
- Pirates.
- I have travelled to
- Cayo Coco, Varadero and Havana in Cuba, Cabarete, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata in Dominican Republic, Acapulco and Cancun in Mexico, and almost every major Canadian city from Halifax to Victoria .
- I want to go to
- Puerto Vallarta to round off my Mexican adventures, Costa Rica to chill with the monkeys in the rainforest and Fiji because well….its Fiji.
Ally Pintucci
- Hometown
- Toronto, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Sell amazing trips to cool kids across Canada; Justin's Assistant
- A bit about myself
- I LOVE to play volleyball - just can't get enough of it. I'd like to say that I'm an adventurous person; I can't get enough of things that push me to new limits; I'm always up for the challenge. Other than that, sleeping and lounging around is always nice.
- Interests
- volleyball, dance, african drum circles, beaches, travelling, movie nights, park days.
- I have travelled to
- London, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Amsterdam, The Caribbean, New York City and other parts of the United States
- I want to go to
- I'd love to see more countries in Africa - the scenery, animals and culture are life changing. I'd love to party in Thailand, explore Brazil and other parts of South America and see all of Europe.
OOOH! and India. Ideally, I'd just like to travel the world.
Fares El Sabbagh
- Hometown
- Ottawa, Ontario.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- By day ...I work with hundreds of students in BC, Alberta and Ontario helping them plan the best trip of their lives.
By night ... I'm batman ... shhhh
- A bit about myself
- I love sports and staying in shape - growing up I played football and basketball, among other sports. Travelling is what I do now and its what I enjoy the most.
- Interests
- Pirates, also.
- I have travelled to
- Across Canada, Cancun, Cayo Coco & Varadero, Cuba, Punta Cana, Dominican, Panama City & Daytona Beach Florida
- I want to go to
- I really enjoy history so I'd love to tour most of Europe and soak it all in.
Eugene A. Winer
- Hometown
- Ottawa, Ontario
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Managing Director - Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. Making sure that the customer service, administration, operations and accounting departments are working effectively and efficiently so that our trips are the best they can be.
- A bit about myself
- Two young kids are my second job! Have lived abroad in Asia and Africa. Speak French and Spanish.
- Interests
- soccer & most sports
good food
- I have travelled to
- Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Sands dunes in Namibia, Southwest Africa
Okinawa Islands, Japan
Andes Mountains, Merida, Venezuela
- I want to go to
- Dalmatian Coast
French Caribbean
Trans-Siberia train
Amanda-Marie Quintino
- Hometown
- Richmond Hill, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Me + S-Trip! = you on the best trip of your life! It's my job to make your travel dreams come true -- on a sandy beach in the Caribbean, hitting the slopes at one of Canada's ski destinations, sight-seeing along Europe's cobblestone streets, or helping communities in need in Africa. And I'm Jeff's sidekick, which means I help him help students go on their dream trips, too!
- A bit about myself
- I'm interested in hearing stories that need to be told and telling stories that should be listened to. And I love meeting new people and seeing new things a.k.a. I've caught the travel bug.
- Interests
- Any outdoor activities, ranging from adventurous to recreational -- zip-lining, rafting, rappelling, riding a horse or a camel or a donkey (yup, I've done all of the above) camping, and running; drinking coffee; eating ice cream; cooking; talking; writing; and the media (I'm a news junkie, being-in-the-know is super important to me).
- I have travelled to
- Egypt (deserts and pyramids and tombs, oh my!), Costa Rica (beautiful lush and colourful animals), Portugal and Spain (good wine, good food, good people), lots of provinces across Canada and a bunch of the states of the U.S.A.!
- I want to go to
- Africa (various countries to build a house, teach, give something back to the communities in need), backpack through Asia, embark on a chilly adventure in Antarctica, go see the kangaroos, koalas and hyenas in Australia, and take a tour of Central and South America (making especially sure to climb Macchu Picchu)!
Nicole DiMarco
- Hometown
- Toronto, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I am a trip counselor. I organize wicked trips for high school students for grad, New Years, and March/semester breaks!
- A bit about myself
- I'm fun, outgoing and love organizing events for fun people like myself! I love to meet new people, and do my best to make them happy!!!
- Interests
- My most favourite thing in the world (aside from pizza, of course) is to travel!! I love to run around another country without a plan..meet the local people, indulge in their culture, and experience a different way of life! My second favourite thing in the world are sports!! Any sport (especially those that take place on a beach)! I did gymnastics for 10 years, played rugby for 3, and now i'm very into beach volleyball! And my third favourite thing is school! I love to learn and read books about things that are interesting in the world!...Yes i am a nerd...
- I have travelled to
- I have been to Puerta Plata and Punta Cana in DR, Cancun and the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, and Holguin in Cuba. In Europe, I have been to England, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Amsterdam and Monaco Last year, I lived in the Rockies in Canmore, Alberta and traveled all of western Canada! And before coming home to work with S-Trip, I went down to Costa Rica by myself for a month! My favourite destination by far!!!
- I want to go to
- Ideally, I would like to see the entire world!! But the countries at the top of my list are Africa, Egypt and Thailand..and ALL of central America...and ALL of south America..and Australia...and...and...I just want to go EVERYWHERE!!
Vanessa Del Bene
- Hometown
- Toronto, Ontario.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Customer Support and Trip Leader
- A bit about myself
- Love to Travel, ANYWHERE Outgoing, spontaneous, crazzyyy. Love to Dance and Sing. Love having Mexican Fiesta's in my Backyard! I make a WIKED Burrito I can read, speak and write in Italian and I'm working on Spanish:)
- Interests
- Travelling, Music,.Cooking/eating..lol, Latin Culture, Soccer
- I have travelled to
- I've been to Italy about a ZILLION times; Rome, Napoli, Venezia, Abruzzi Montrel, Quebec City, Cuba; Varadero and Cayo Coco Dominican Republic; Punta Cana and Puerto Plata (you can ask anyone at S-Trip how much I LOVE the Dominican :))
- I want to go to
- EVERYWHERE-.Australia, Peru, Japan, China, Austria, Czech Republic, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Columbia, Nicaragua, and sooo many more i cannot think of right now
Trevor D'Orsay
- Hometown
- Peterborough, Ontario
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Customer Support, everything from dealing with parent questions, to helping keep the internal systems running smoothly.
- A bit about myself
- If I'm not watching or playing soccer then I must be asleep (or at work) I love Marmite on Toast. I'm a closet sci-fi fan.
- Interests
- Soccer, Marmite, Hockey Cards, Gardening, Cooking
- I have travelled to
- Throughout Western and Central Europe, All over the Caribbean, Brazil and Peru and across North America.
- I want to go to
- Russia on the Trans-Siberian from Moscow to Vladivostok. Egypt to sleep in among the dunes.
Kathy Diniz
- Hometown
- Cambridge, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Human Resources Coordinator
- A bit about myself
- I have been called many things in my life, but no names have survived as long as, "Chatty Kathy" and "Chipmunk". For those who don't know me, I love to talk and stuff my mouth with snacks whenever I can! Food and talking are my passions. On another note, I went to York University where I studied Psychology and Health Studies. So technically you could say my third passion is analyzing situations/researching.
- Interests
- Dancing, Reading a great column/article where I discover something new about the world or myself, Attending and hosting dinner parties, EATING!, and, of course....TALKING!
- I have travelled to
- Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to travel a lot. Where I have been however, is down South (Mexico and Cuba), Portugal, and a couple states in the U.S.A.
- I want to go to
- I would absolutely love to see all of Portugal, Spain and Africa. In general, however, I'd have to say anywhere I can embed myself in a completely different culture and environment where I can learn something new, is my idea of traveling!
Marie Chevy
- Hometown
- Montreal
- What I do at S-Trip!
- University Travel Counselor
- A bit about myself
- I recently became a Travel-OLIC.. I'm always striving for a new adventure and I live by one thing : "Que Sera ,Sera .. Whatever will be .. will be.." !
- Interests
- Snowboarding, Reading , Cooking, Travel , Ultimate Frisbee and KARAOKE
- I have travelled to
- I've been to the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) and the Bahamas. My favorite travel experience was backpacking through Italy (Rome, Florence , Venice , Milan )and the south of France !
- I want to go to
- Greece, England, Ireland and so on!
Nick Nankissoor
- Hometown
- Born in Trinidad, raised in Toronto
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I find students who want more than a camping trip after grad and help them organize a trip at their school. When all is done I go on the trip as staff and make sure everyone is having a good time.
- A bit about myself
- I am a strong believer in no matter how dorky you look, bowling will always be fun. I believe in having fun whenever and wherever you can. Whether it be a pick up game of rugby or partying on a bus. Exception: Exams are never fun.
- Interests
- Movies, Music, Rugby, Change 12 (youth lead non-profit), Random Facts, Independent Film and Fist-pumping
- I have travelled to
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Barbados and a couple spots in the USA
- I want to go to
- The UK, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, Venezuela (home of many Miss Universes), and Peru.
Katie Graf
- Hometown
- Kitchener, Ontario
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Customer Service! I answer phones, return e-mails and deal with customer inquries. I also help with the retail division of S-Trip!
- A bit about myself
- I love experiencing new things; i'll try anything once! I am in LOVE with Canada's West Coast, and if I could, would spend all my time outdoors. Some would call me a bookworm, but really, I just love hearing other peoples stories.
- Interests
- Traveling, reading, exploring and roller !
- I have travelled to
- I've been across Canada, the States, Caribbean, a few spots in Europe and China. But my favorite spot is still Disneyworld!
- I want to go to
- I'm hoping to get to Russia and Mongolia next summer. I'd also love to see Thailand, Egypt, Brazil, New Zealand... looots of places!
Jay Hamilton
- Hometown
- Vancouver
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I work on business development. In other words I create innovative and exciting products which give students across Canada opportunities to learn, explore, dream and grow through travel!
- A bit about myself
- I'm dangerously obsessed with the Dave Matthews Band. I've seen them live 28 times and I have over 700 songs on my iTunes.
- Interests
- -Solo backpacking
-Live music
-Film and photography
-Pretty much every professional sport
-Anything and everything on a board
-Decorative nutcrackers
- I have travelled to
- I've been to over 25 countries in 4 continents. Best trip was spending 3 months backpacking across Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia and China). Craziest experience of the trip was living with monks in the Wat Chom Tong temple in Northern Thailand. I was there for a week learning about Buddhism and meditation. While I was there my schedule was wake up at 4am, bfast at 6am, lunch at noon and lights out around 10pm. Only two meals per day and all I did was eat, sleep, meditate and talk to my teacher. I also took a vow of silence for 3 days. Could you go 3 days without speaking a word?
- I want to go to
- If I could go anywhere I would go to Bhutan. Locals call Bhutan "Druk Yul" which means Land of the Thunder Dragon. Formerly one of the most isolated countries in the world Bhutan has balanced modernization with its ancient culture and traditions under the guiding philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Rather than measure growth by GDP Bhutan measure their happiness! How cool is that?
Meraj Delavari
- Hometown
- Toronto, Ontario.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Operations! We organize the logistics and staff for every destination. Basically, we try to organize everything that happens from the time students arrive at the airport to the day they leave. That includes putting together some really AWESOME activities, excursions, and parties!!!
- A bit about myself
- Everyone should have one claim to Geekdom...mine is MUSIC! I've been a DJ for almost 10 years and I created/hosted my own morning radio show when I was at McMaster University. If it doesn't involve music, then it probably involves sports - usually basketball (Go Raps!).
- Interests
- Music, DJing, travelling, event planning, basketball, volleyball, awesomeness
- I have travelled to
- Varadero, Cuba - London, UK - New York, NY - VEGAS! - Whistler, BC - Orlando, FL (went to visit Mickey....when I was 23...)
- I want to go to
- Iran (have never been back since my family moved to Canada in 1987!) - Japan - California coastline - Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Greece) - Morocco - Rio De Janeiro
Jordanna Grant
- Hometown
- North Bay, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Marketing, Communications, just a whole lot of random fun stuff!
- A bit about myself
- I rarely say no to new things, and love adventure. I am a fun and energetic person with many interests, so many that it is hard to find time for all of them.
My motto-Everyone deserves a smile at first glance and every good song deserves a dance.
- Interests
- Art (anything creative), Board Sports, Travel, Music (dancing/playing/listening), Learning new things, Ultimate Frisbee, Yoga
- I have travelled to
- All of North America-from coast to coast to coast...everyone needs to drive down hwy 1, Europe - Greece, Spain and Scotland are my favorites, The Caribbean
- I want to go to
- Peru, Japan/Thailand, India...everywhere
Brandon MacDonnell
- Hometown
- Sudbury, Ontario.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I am the Trip Counselor for Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I set up, help coordinate, and then take students on the most amazing trips of their life. My specialty is creating exciting and entertaining events down on your destinations that will be talked about for years to come.
- A bit about myself
- I was raised in a small town community in Northern Ontario called "Marathon". I am going to guess that 99% of you could not find it on a map. I moved to Sudbury for hockey and to finish high school and had my world rocked by this new invention called Grad Trip. My goal after that was to make sure that everyone across Canada would have the same opportunity that I had.
- Interests
- Hockey, Baseball, Golf, Traveling, Movies, Technology
- I have travelled to
- Since working for S-Trip! I have had the chance to visit the unheard of regions of almost every Canadian province. My most exciting trips though are the one's outside of Canada. Cancun 3 times, Punta Cana twice, Puerto Plata and Las Vegas
- I want to go to
- It is a toss up... Brazil? Thailand? Australia?
Johnny De Lima
- Hometown
- Born in Scarbados and now call Vancouver home!.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I help students organize the most amazing trips of their lives to celebrate one of the biggest chapters and benchmarks in one's life. On top of helping them organize these trips I actually get to deliver on our promise of the best trip ever by being the director of our varadero program. The best part of my job is witnessing the friendships and bonds that are forged by students from across Canada! Makes it so worth while to be a part of some of people's greatest memories.
- A bit about myself
- I like stuff and things and other stuff. Jokes, good times, friendships and adventure to name a few.
- Interests
- Travel, Hip hop, painting,
- I have travelled to
- Cuba #1 by far, Bali, Singapore, Korea, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico. I like culture.
- I want to go to
- The Maldives, Machu Pichu, Pyramids, Italy.
Julian Rocco
- Hometown
- Toronto.
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I help students plan their most memorable trips to all sorts of destinations from exotic locations such as the Caribbean and domestic ones including Montreal and Quebec City.
- A bit about myself
- I am a very motivated, energetic, and spontaneous person. I enjoy being active and play all sorts of sports primarily hockey. The Leafs rule! and there is no debating it!.....And of course I love to go on any trip that S-Trip! offers.
- Interests
- Hockey
Friends
S-Trip!
Family
Travelling
Living Life! - I have travelled to
- Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Varadero and Cayo Coco, Cuba, Montreal and Quebec City, Quebec, Kelowna, British Columbia, Panama City, Panama
Practically every major city on the East Coast of Canada and USA - I want to go to
- Italy
Middle East
Thailand
South Africa
Takumi Furuichi
- Hometown
- Tokyo, Japan
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Graphic design of S-Trip! marketing materials.
- A bit about myself
- I grew up in Tokyo and worked for a printing production company for five years. I moved to Toronto 2 years ago with my Canadian wife, because I wanted to put myself into different circumstances, learn English, and was a bit tired of bustling Tokyo life.
- Interests
- Eating, listening to good music, DJing, traveling, fishing, diving...whatever gives me a new life experience and makes me happy.
- I have travelled to
- My favorite places that I have travelled to are Koh Phangan Thailand, Gokarna Beach India, Muang Ngoi Laos and Wawa Ontario.
- I want to go to
- I want to check out underground night clubs in Berlin & Cologne in sometime next year, because my Japanese friend is going to move to Berlin.
Arlene Dizon
- Hometown
- Born in the Philippines, raised in Toronto
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Flight Operations Manager
- A bit about myself
- I'm a spontaneous, friendly, outgoing and loving person who's dream was to be in the exciting world of travel. It's a great way to experience and see different cultures, countries and paradise and best of all meet new and interesting people. Always up for challenges and positive changes (it keeps me going) ... My loves are my family, friends and basketball including my bobble head collection of the Raps team! Let's go Raptors Let's go! Clap Clap Clap
- Motto in life is it to always "LIVE.LOVE.LAUGH"
- Interests
- Travelling anywhere, putting on my dancing shoes and moving to the beats of Salsa, making my speciality "chicken or beef empanadas" and my love of chick flicks.
- I have travelled to
- Barbados, Cuba (Cienfuegos, Holguin, Varadero, Havana), D.R (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, La Romana, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo), Jamaica - Montego Bay, Kingston, Ocho Rios, Mexico - Cancun, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel, touched on a few spots in the USA.
- I want to go to
- I would love to go everywhere, my first stop would be Eygpt then on to Africa then on to backpacking around Europe and Asia.
Hunter Principi
- Hometown
- Hamilton
- What I do at S-Trip!
- Work the best possible dream job as a Travel Counsellor. I get to meet new people every day while I travel Canada and the world with Grads throwing them the most memorable and epic trips of their lifetime!!
- A bit about myself
- I play football for the University of Guelph. I live for fires on the beach with my friends. My dream day is at a beach relaxing in the sun and just soaking in the sun and meeting people.
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- Interests
- Football
Hockey
Guitar
Music
Friends
TRAVELLING!!!
Meeting new people.
- I have travelled to
- Stockholm, Sweden for hockey
Helsinki, Finland for hockey
Across Canada and the USA
Cuba (My Grad Trip!!)
- I want to go to
- Where don't I want to go . . .
Greece thanks to the stereo love music video.
Australia to see the roo's in their natural environment.
Tip of South America to see the penguins.
Germany just because I know I'll love it .
Africa to volunteer.
Kayla Quinn
- Hometown
- Oshawa
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I'm a Junior Trip Counselor for S-Trip! in the Durham Region. I help tons of amazing students plan the sickest grad trips ever!
- A bit about myself
- I absolutely LOVE to travel! So much in fact that when I traveled down to the U.S Virgin Islands, I ended up living there for quite some time! I met the most amazing people and experienced the most surreal things during my stay! I would love to call it my permanent home one day! :)
- Interests
- Eating
Sleeping (in hammock on a beach? :) )
Travelling
Socializing
Water sports
Movie Nights
Shopping - I have travelled to
- Top 3:
#1 Spot - Caribbean (Specifically - St.Thomas U.S.V.I, St.Maartin, B.V.I)
#2 - Las Vegas
#3 - NYC - I want to go to
- Where don't I want to go . . .
Top 3: #1 - Matira Point - Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
#2 - Greece
#3 - China
Ryan Catley
- Hometown
- Burlington, ON
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I'm a travel counselor and full time destination staff. I get everyone pumped up and make sure if they are on my trip, that they have the time of there life and leave with memories they wont ever forget, and that's a promise!
- A bit about myself
- I am a free spirited, spontanious, outgoing, individual. I was lucky enough to start my travels young because my mom works for Air Canada. Travel is one of my biggest passions, I get stoked for every trip I go on and do my best to make sure those that I'm with are having a wicked time. My friends and family mean the world to me, they are what keep me going. I'm always down for new adventures, and have a million stories about the crazy things that have happened to me. Needless to say there is no lack of excitement when I'm around. :)
- Interests
- Traveling, wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing, football, music, dancing, meeting new people
- I have travelled to
- All Over canada, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay in Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, London, England...Beijing, China...New York City, New york...Dallas, Texas...Tampa Bay, Florida.
- I want to go to
- Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Scotland, California, Las Vegas, Thailand, Australia, Hawaii
Ruth Lockwood
- Hometown
- Oshawa
- What I do at S-Trip!
- I am a Trip counsellor! I get to help students travel the world and have a unreal time! and i love it!
- A bit about myself
- I go by Ruthie, Ruthie babie, babe ruth, pooth etc. (pretty much anything that doesnt make me sound like im 80 yrs old)
one word to describe me... spontaneous! I'l go anywhere,anytime I of course love the beach! and meeting new people:)
i try to observe everyhting... you can never stop learning also despite my size i love eating... all the time!!
- Interests
- Dancing is my passion, travelling is next! Easily put the two together and that is an unreal time! Humour and comedy is also a favourite... i love to laugh and make people laugh.
I also enjoy making a fool of myself, odd Ive had many years of gymnastics and cheerleading as well. I want to learn to surf:) - I have travelled to
- I have travelled to many states in the US due to cheerleading and dance competitions (nashville being a fav)
I did a Quebec trip in grade 11 and organized a grad trip to Cayo Coco Cuba in grade 12 with S-Trip!
Since then I have been destination staff to Dominican and Cuba... thanks to S-Trip!!! - I want to go to
- EVERYWHERE!
Starting off South Africa interests me most!I want to experience the cultures and help the communities.
I want to go to Europe and tour everything, I want to see Thailand and party, I wouldnt mind living in California i think i could easily adapt:)
Vegas! just once and say ive done it... might do it again after:p
summing it up... everywhere!