In episode 8, Dr. Kelly Cerialo and Jaclyn Yost interview Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity, on inclusivity in travel and how Roni is working to facilitate connections in a diverse world.
p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.
For more information, follow along our journey:
https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel
Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia
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Speaker Bio:
Roni Weiss is the Executive Director of Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel through individual and community empowerment.
Roni was born in Long Island, New York and grew up in Snohomish County, Washington, north of Seattle.
At the age of 10, Roni began attending Edmonds Community College (now Edmonds College), receiving his Associate’s of Arts and Science with Honors at the age of 12. He graduated from Lynnwood High School at the age of 15, then attended the University of Washington, receiving double Bachelor’s of Arts degrees in Drama and English at the age of 18.
Through years of world travels, Roni visited 70+ countries, including every country in Europe, six of seven continents, and taught English in Italy, France, Taiwan, and Chile, both to youth and professionals.
In 2011, Roni founded RW Social, a marketing and consulting company for the travel industry and nonprofits. From 2011 to 2016, Roni worked with Africa Travel Association (now Africa Tourism Association), assisting with and speaking at ATA’s events in NYC, DC, and multiple African countries.
In 2013, RW Social launched the New York Travel Festival, an event focused on innovation and sustainability in the world of travel, which served as the genesis for Travel Unity, where he now serves as Executive Director.
Roni lives in Westchester County, NY with his partner, Lauren, and their four children.
Additional links:
DEI Standards: https://travelunity.org/standards/
To connect with Roni:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roniweiss/
Email: roni@travelunity.org
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