Danny, a Dartmouth and University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business MBA graduate, is the founder of Ivy Camps USA. With over 20 years of experience in building and advising educational operations across the world, Danny is one of America’s most respected and recognized supplemental education administrators. He was awarded ‘The 2013 Business of the Year’ and ‘The 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the Aspen Chamber of Commerce due to the positive impact he and Ivy Camps continues to have on children's lives. He is passionate about connecting kids around the world to learn about different cultures while also cultivating soft skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and above all else: self-discovery.

Nourjannah is a graduate of Georgetown University where she studied Justice and Peace Studies. She has also recently earned her Masters Degree in Management from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Nourjannah started out with Ivy Camps USA as a Program Lead in Shanghai, China, where she taught Performing Arts. She then went on to become an Assistant Director in Singapore and then the Director in Dubai. She is currently the Chief Business Officer at Ivy Camps USA. Nourjannah is passionate about educational accessibility around the world and enjoys being part of a tangible change that provides quality educational opportunities globally. She also enjoys working with top-tier college students as they have fun with our campers, work with other Ivy Camps USA staff, and explore new environments around the world.

Hannah is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University where she studied Medicine,
Science, and the Humanities with a concentration in Anthropology. She is now
pursuing a master’s degree in the field of science. Throughout her life, she has always been passionate about education and has spent multiple years teaching kids in an extracurricular context. Hannah first joined us as a Program Lead in the summer of 2020, where she specialized in teaching STEAM and interdisciplinary courses. Since then, she has moved through the company as our Director of Innovation & Development, and now our Chief of Staff. In this role, Hannah works to ensure success across all initiatives, keeping staff, partners, and children happy!

A spirited and adventurous South African, Ryan has successfully worn many hats over his years. From charting music composer; to fine art auctioneer, where he travelled throughout Europe and the Americas; to utilizing his skillset and perspective in the evolving and emerging EdTech space. He found his passion in EdTech while working with a locally scaling EdTech company. Seeking a global reach, he is most excited about bringing Ivy Camps to the world, and being a part of solving forward-facing challenges like the future of learner engagement, the future of global education, and using tech to deliver impactful learning experiences. 

Amber is a graduate of Lasell University with a BA in Graphic Design. With marketing and social media management experience. She is passionate about creating visual solutions while constantly learning and growing with the ever changing world of design. From her very first job as an assistant dance instructor, to camp counseling, and working as an art teacher, she has always encouraged her students to experiment and follow their own creative path. Amber values education and the power of teaching, and is so excited to combine both her love of design and working with kids as a part of the Ivy Camps USA team.

Meredith is a Wake Forest and American University MAT graduate with a certificate from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Meredith co-founded a start-up which created a social-emotional curriculum that was then acquired by an international non-profit organization. She is a former elementary school teacher and has over a decade of experience creating curriculum that kids love. Meredith strongly believes that we need to prepare kids for an unknown future by giving them meaningful cross-cultural learning experiences. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club in Bend, Oregon.

Allie is a supportive, passionate and experienced preschool and elementary school educator. Enthusiastic about nature, travel, gardening, the mountains; Allie’s zest for fun and adventure is a cornerstone of her camp curriculum. Allie holds a teaching certificate in international education from the University of Nottingham in the UK and a Bachelor of Health Science from Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia, Canada. A former teacher, Allie has taught in international schools of Italy and Switzerland and now resides in France with her two young daughters and a flock of chickens.

Trent holds his BA in communications and has over 25 years working in the camp and industry in various positions and with over 10 different organizations. He has developed and directed 2 different startup camps and created numerous activities across a wide variety of subjects over the course of his career. He also has provided consulting on activity development and expansion for summer camps and individual coaching on how to incorporate play into practice and learning. His creativity is seen all across the US with activities that he has created becoming a mainstay at many camps. At a camp he worked with 20 years ago, they still have an entire genre of activities called “Trenting” that encompasses any fun and creative activity that counselors create during camp. He currently lives in Idaho with his pets who help him in his work with Ivy Camps.

Liam attends Stanford University where he is studying Computer Science with a minor in Linguistics. Currently the Assistant Director of In-Person Operations, Liam first joined us in Spring of 2021 as a program lead. He has years of experience working with kids as a camp counselor and tutor both online and in-person. Liam is passionate about supplementary education and the positive impact it has on a child's development. In his new role, Liam will be helping to bring back Ivy Camps' in-person camps in full force, and he's excited to continue to grow our international programming!

Lizbeth currently attends the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business where she is concentrating in Marketing and Management with a minor in Latin American Latino Studies. Lizbeth initially joined us as a Program Lead for the Leaders of Tomorrow track during the Summer of 2020. She is now the Assistant Director of Global Partnerships for Ivy Camps USA. Lizbeth's passion for education and diversity drives her to work hard in expanding the Ivy Camps family and creating an impact in our camper's lives. She is extremely excited to continue to meet and learn with children from across the world.

Sophia is a graduate of Vassar College, where she studied Sociology and Italian. She recently received a Master's Degree from Berklee College of Music in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games. Sophia first began work with Ivy Camps as a virtual Program Lead in the Summer of 2021, specializing in Public Speaking and Build Your Own Business camps, and is now the Hiring, Training, and Recruiting Manager. With a deep appreciation for creativity, innovation, and embedding enthusiasm within learning, Sophia values Ivy Camps' approach towards education, and loves welcoming passionate instructors to the team.

Joshua is a graduate of De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines where he studied Psychology. His passion is in learning more about people and being able to provide an amazing experience with any product or service provided. Through his extensive background in stakeholder/project management through his career as an HR Consultant for a Global Consultancy firm, and with his knack for process improvement and customer service as an entrepreneur, Joshua has joined Ivy Camps USA in 2021 under the Customer Service team to provide a smooth experience to all members of the Ivy Camps USA Community. In 2022, he has taken on a second hat by joining the partnerships team where he provides assistance through Lead Generation. In the Philippines, he is also a concert producer working with A-List celebrities from Korea and Thailand.