Our instructors are…
Passionate, dynamic and fun: We look for instructors who want summer jobs abroad and believe in the Broadreach mission, have a contagious enthusiasm for life and the world around them and who are able to create fun, amazing moments regardless of the situation. Our instructors have limitless energy and work long hours with a smile, providing our students with experiences of a lifetime.
Committed to the Broadreach student: Our instructors connect individually with every student while creating rapport with the group as a whole. They drive Broadreach’s mission and make every trip unique and tailored to the group they are leading.
Medically trained and risk managers: Dedicated to upholding the highest level of safety on our programs, Broadreach instructors evaluate and manage risks effectively. At least one instructor on each program has Wilderness First Responder, EMT or equivalent training.
Experienced travelers and culturally aware: Our instructors have extensive travel experience, whether they have traveled for work, study, research or personal enjoyment. Broadreach seeks instructors who speak multiple languages and have in-depth knowledge of our regional destinations, knowing how to engage with local cultures and make meaningful connections with the people and places they go. They are naturally curious and have the ability to share a sense of discovery with students.
Flexible, responsible and resourceful: We hire leaders who can adapt quickly to fast-paced environments and scenarios, find solutions quickly, make the best decisions for their group’s current circumstances and can remain flexible when something is outside of their control. Our trips are carefully programmed, but there are some things that cannot be predicted or planned for. Sometimes, spontaneous moments can be the most memorable part of a trip!
Professional and thoughtful: Measured achievement is a central part of every Broadreach program. With recognized certifications, hands-on activities, college credit and community service offered, our instructors master the ability to teach, lead and relate to students, while also maintaining control in various situations. Broadreach instructors become part of a close-knit community of PADI professional scuba instructors, licensed sailing captains, marine biologists, Ph.Ds, graduate students and experiential education professionals.
After moving away from her hometown in South Florida, Jen headed to Little Corn Island, a remote island in Nicaragua where she’s lived for the past eight years. There, she teaches scuba diving to visitors and basic computer skills to local children. Some of her favorite students have been teens on gap year trips, which inspired her to become a Broadreach instructor in 2011. Jen studied international business and marketing at George Washington University and plans to focus her conservation efforts by adding to and maintaining the artificial reef system built at the dive shop where she works. Her favorite part of traveling is taking in the night sky and noticing how different each place is from where she grew up. She also enjoys making jewelry, a craft that she learned from artisans in Central America.
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Summer’s connection to Broadreach began as a student, participating in multiple programs over the years before returning as an instructor! Originally from California, she has a degree in aviation management from the Florida Institute of Technology and is experienced in guiding and teaching divers of all ages! Summer has worked in the U.S. Virgin Islands, helping divers explore the underwater world and build confidence in the water. In her free time, Summer can be found baking, cooking, paddleboarding and hiking with her dog, Saba!
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A full-time veterinarian who leads our vet programs in Costa Rica, Stephanie has been passionate about animals for as long as she can remember. While a North Carolina native, she has worked and studied all around the world, traveling to South Africa, Uganda, and Costa Rica. Stephanie is always excited to share her passion for animal care with students and inspire a new generation of veterinarians! When she is not working with animals, Stephanie enjoys oil painting, reading, and taking long walks on the Greenway.
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Born and raised in Guatemala, Hermann is a lifelong world traveler driven by his interest in our planet and all that inhabits it. When he is not spending summers working for Broadreach, he can be found in Norway, working as an outdoor educator and leading Northern Lights tours. His passions all revolve around the ocean—whether he’s diving, traveling, or teaching others about marine ecosystems. He enjoys encouraging his students’ curiosities and has taught for Broadreach programs in Bali, Fiji, and Curaçao!
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Kiwi has been fascinated by the ocean and marine life for as long as she can remember, and cannot think of a time when she didn’t want to be a marine biologist. She graduated from the University of Hawaii, Manoa with a BS in Marine Biology, later becoming an AAUS-certified scientific diver and NAUI divemaster. She has worked aboard the SSV Tole Mour for the Catalina Island Marine Institute’s (CIMI) Tall Ship Expeditions Program teaching students sailing, marine biology, island ecology and leadership skills. Currently, Kiwi works on Catalina Island, C.A. as a marine science instructor at CIMI, where she spends her days teaching students all about marine science and island ecology in an experiential education setting. When she isn’t teaching, Kiwi spends her time hiking, painting, surfing and going on outdoor adventures.
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Rob has been teaching marine, earth and environmental science for more than 16 years in both classrooms and outdoor environments. He is an assistant professor in the Marine Science Department at Orange Coast College in Southern California and the Director of the OCC Public Aquarium. He has co-authored two widely-used textbooks on oceanography and is currently working on a third. In addition to Broadreach, Rob has worked for a variety of field education programs including the Ocean Institute, Catalina Island Marine Institute, Longacre Expeditions and Astrocamp. He loves being an instructor because it allows him to do more in-depth field work on specific topics than the classroom normally allows. Rob loves helping students get a chance to explore the real-world applications of the classroom.
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302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110
Raleigh, N.C. 27605 USA
