Staff Spotlight: Susie Walker

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Country Expert
Susie originally worked in the scientific sector and decided she wanted a career change. She decided she wanted to move into community development and this is how she became a Longerm intern for the Community Programs in Mexico in the summer 2015. After an awesome time as a intern, an opportunity arose to work in the GVI office in Mexico. She was successful when she applied for the role and the rest is history.

Susie from GVI holding a puppy

What is your favorite travel memory?

Being on top of the Mayan ruin named Coba near Tulum.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

My awareness and knowledge of global world issues has been expanded.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

More related to a volunteer who returned to become staff, but how she loved her GVI experience so much she just didn't want to go home!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Either community or conservation programs in Costa Rica. I know so much about both of them that I would be so excited to see either first hand.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I feel the personal, family like atmosphere they try and create is awesome - and this is true both as a volunteer and a staff member.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Having longterm sustainable goals that are realistic and achievable - and the passion and drive the compete them.