Travel changes people for the better.
Stepping outside our comfort zone challenges us. Exploring pushes us beyond our limitations. Interacting with people who look, think, and act differently than ourselves helps us see beyond our biases. When we travel, we become more empathetic, patient, and visionary. And this is what the world needs—what individuals and institutions need.
The data is clear on the top roadblocks to transformational travel: cost, time, and planning.
We figured we could solve the problem if we focused on one common thread: the employer. Through Dónde, companies offer travel as a benefit. They offset the cost, empower their employees to take time away, and grant access to Dónde, which simplifies saving, planning, and booking travel.
This pushes more people out of the office and transforms how they show up in the office. We unlock the power of travel for an individual and their employers: better people, better companies, better world.
Rilee is a competitive, problem-solving achiever who somehow convinces others to join the fray. Her first time abroad was to India, and it was incredible. Sure, she spent the first two days inside with culture shock surviving on chips and Diet Coke. But working there changed her, and she left knowing her heart belonged everywhere else but home. She has spent the most time in Jordan and dreams of driving the desert highway to Wadi Rum, windows down, listening to the Eagles.
Rilee has a Sociology MS, traveled the world evaluating nonprofits, and spent most of her career as a project manager. She’s married to her co-founder, Tommy, and mom to sparkly Blue.
Tom and his wife Bonnie work to travel, they are always prepping for their next adventure. Tom has been building software platforms to support businesses for over 20 years across a range of industries including, finance, human resources, insurance and travel.
He doesn't have a favorite, but he has been to Mexico more times than he can remember. Top memories - Venice, Italy, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Lake Garda, Italy.
Tom has a B.S. in Computer Science from Southern Utah University and his M.B.A, from Westminster College.
Some of Tommy’s favorite places are right here in Utah’s backyard. He loves exploring the canyons of Grand Staircase National Park, fly fishing in the Uintas, or paddle boarding the lakes and rivers in Ogden Valley. While he loves Utah, getting away with his wife and exploring new places and cultures is one of the most fulfilling things he’s done.
He’s spent his career crafting design, digital experiences, campaigns, and videos for companies big and small.
A college job throwing bags for Delta—and the flight benefits that came with it—inspired in Mike a zeal for travel. Visiting family in Porvoo, city running in Paris, getting tattooed in Bangkok, or being bitten by an eel while snorkeling in Honolulu; if there’s good food and a cocktail, he and his wife, Liz, are up for anything.
Mike's art scholarship and a penchant for puzzles and problem solving evolved into a career in design. As the self-described most-competitive-Dónde-teammate (sorry, Rilee), he strives for proficiency in all aspects of design he faces.
Quality and frequent travel is a novel concept to Shan, someone who was raised in a family with limited means. But bold, meaningful travel in recent years has been transformative in his life and his marriage to his foxy wife, Heather.
He wants to leverage Dónde to share his nascent love with others who are brimming with desire to explore the world. His contribution to this cause takes the form of scrupulously sculpted UI/UX code.
His specialized skills in front end development, design, and charisma have pushed him to the forefront of his craft.
Jessie was first introduced to travel while studying in Vienna. That summer, she worked with the IAEA, which solidified her desire to work with people who are making decisions that affect other’s lives in a positive way. Since then, she has traveled to more than 70 countries gaining invaluable perspective, patience, and appreciation for the beauty and wonder the world has to offer! Before Dónde, Jessie spent more than a decade designing experiential education & adventure programming around the world for students and has seen first hand the transformational power of being exposed to new cultures, foods, languages, and points of view.
Tucker grew up taking road trips all over Utah; visiting National and State Parks, experiencing and exploring the landscape around his home. As he got older, he started adventuring outside of Utah to see stunning scenery across the globe.
His first taste of software came when he spearheaded the development and success of a one-stop shop website builder and marketing SAAS product. After expanding his skills, he went on to become the product manager of a marketing and sales content platform.
His love for travel and adventure, coupled with his professional passion for product, made Dónde the perfect fit.
Emma’s love for travel stems from partially growing up in France, where she developed a deep love for Europe and a desire to learn more about vibrant cultures across the globe. One of Emma’s goals is to visit all 63 national parks, a testament to her love for adventure and the great outdoors. She enjoys exploring the world’s natural beauty and discovering new destinations to share with others.
Emma’s experience working for a travel agency — along with currently finishing up her Tourism Studies major — makes Dónde the perfect fit.
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