Kristin Winkaffe
Sustainable Luxury Travel Expert | Transforming Travel into a Force for Good
- Role
- Executive Director at Travel For Better
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristin Winkaffe
Travel should inspire, transform, and give back. I believe that luxury travel isn\'t just…
Experience
Executive Director
Jan 2025 — Present
As the Executive Director of the Travel for Better Foundation, I lead our mission to harness the power of travel to create a positive impact on the people, planet, and economies of the destinations we touch. Our work is centered around fostering meaningful connections, supporting local communities, and championing sustainability in luxury travel.I oversee strategic initiatives, partnerships, and programs that drive long-term benefits, including emergency disaster relief efforts and professional development opportunities within the hospitality industry. Through collaboration with industry leaders, NGOs, and local stakeholders, we ensure that travel not only enriches the traveler but also uplifts destinations in a responsible, thoughtful way.Passionate about sustainable travel, I bring my experience in international development and human rights programming to develop innovative solutions that align with our commitment to people-first, planet-conscious, and economically empowering travel experiences.
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Public and Nonprofit Management
2009 — 2013
Maximo Nivel
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
2016 — 2016
Elliott School of International Affairs
Master of Arts in International Development, Governance and Human Rights
2016 — 2018
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