MEET THE TEAM

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Chris Patterson – Co-owner & Director of Operations
Chris is an extreme guide having worked on several international TV productions, promoting Venezuela and her amazing variety of fauna and flora.

Ada Rodriguez – Co-owner & Business Manager
Ada's family run the Language School/Posada in Merida creating an authentic homestay atmosphere.

Tim Poullain-Patterson – Director Marketing & Finance
Tim lives in Ireland and has daily contact with our agents as well as dealing with other enquiries and pre arrival issues.

Brendan Topp – Student Welfare & Manager of Jakera Lodge
Brendan is based at our Caribbean Lodge, Playa Colorada and runs student programs there including our famous Travelling Classroom.

Carolina – Manager, Merida
Carolina looks after student arrivals generally as well as student welfare in Merida.

Janette Briceno – Volunteer Program Co-ordinator
Janette manages our volunteer programs, liasing with providers and ensuring students are properly briefing and placed.

Edgar Vasquez – Extreme Guide & Wildlife Expert
Edgar is extremely knowledgeable and takes groups across eastern Venezuela and Los Llanos.

Victor Medina – Extreme Guide & Manager, Orinoco Delta
Victor spent several years at our Caribbean Lodge before returning to establish our jungle camp in the heart of the Orinoco Delta.