Staff Spotlight: Lloyd Hanoman

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Lloyd has been working for Me To We for 17 years. He is passionate about travel, service learning; cross cultural experiences; and grass roots community development. He has worked across the globe, and enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory was in rural Rajasthan spending time with community members learning about the joys and challenges of village life; and working side by side with them to develop solutions to key development challenges in the areas of food security, health care, education and sanitation.

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

Working with Me To We has broadened my perspective about the world, and has allowed me to appreciate the interconnectedness of everyone around the globe and the rich cultural fabric of human interactions. It has been an amazing experience over the past seventeen years and has enriched my life in many ways.

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

A returning student told me that the trip to India gave her renewed confidence in herself, and inspired her to become involved in organizations in her home community. She said that she came to recognize that it is her responsibility to help effect positive change where ever she can in the world.

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

The India program is truly inspiring. It combines service learning with authentic and immersive cross cultural experiences. It is an amazing opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to sustainable community development, and to learn first hand about key development challenges .

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

Me To We is unique because it offers meaningful service learning opportunities and authentic cross cultural experiences. The Team works hard every day to ensure excellent service delivery to all stakeholders. They are a very dedicated and caring group of people.