Grow Abroad Asheville Fosters International Cooperation, Community Outreach And Lifelong Relationships Speaking of Travel®

Katie Wilson, Director and CEO of Grow Abroad Asheville, is a born teacher and life-long learner with a purpose to connect people, places and ideas. Grow Abroad Asheville helps create future agents of change and global citizens.
 “It is my purpose on this planet to connect people, places, and ideas. I believe in the necessity of empowering one another and believe it is done through fun, play, and support." 

Katie shares how Grow Abroad Asheville provides opportunities for intercultural learning and sharing. Find out how you can become a host family and become part of a diverse community where cultural immersion is the name of the game! 

Also on Speaking of Travel, Kim Murray, the new Executive Director of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, shares how a culture of collaboration and stewardship goes a long way to keep the kitchens cooking and the tables set. 

And if you are beginning to travel again, Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport,
explains how airports continue to move forward with innovative ideas to ensure you have the best, and easiest experience possible. 
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