OUR TEAM
Art + Adventures founding Board of Directors Christian roots has created a foundation to promote our goal to bring awareness to the organization and help promote educational learning opportunities through Art and Travel.
Jamie Worden
Travel Director
Founder & President
After 13 years of leading educational tours around the world I witnessed the profound impact travel has on learners of all ages. I see the value of art in all cultures and how it unites us. I love being able to immerse my students in a world that they can dream big in, and I will always encourage them in any endeavor they are passionate about. Through this organization I hope to bring more opportunities to families that otherwise will never experience this form of education.
Suzanne Irwin
Vice President
Suzanne was a Communications major at UND and continued to develop photography, writing, and design skills in the work force. She became a stay-at-home-mom while continuing to work on video projects, on the side.
She is thankful for many years of developing my creative skills because art is something that influences video and design. I love the different ways that design principles can really elevate a variety of projects. Suzanne joined this organization because __________
Kallie Cook
Secretary
Kallie is a homeschool Mom with a B.S. in Business Administration from NDSU. In her free time, she enjoys lake weekends, family bike rides, and super casual games of tennis with her 2 kids and husband. The occasional happy hour with friends is also a treat. Kallie is joining this organization because deep down travel is a passion of hers and she supports giving learners the opportunities to study abroad.
Rebecca Rasmussen
Treasurer
Becky is a homeschool mom as well as a part-time radiographer at Altru in Grand Forks. She has a husband, 2 kids, and dog Josie for her family. She loves learning new ways to prepare healthy meals for my family, being in the outdoors, walking, hiking, and camping. She believes in having alternative opportunities in education. Art and educational travel is an exciting way to learn and is valuable throughout life.
Courtney Thompson
Board Member
Courtney is a full time homemaker and homeschool mom. She has recently learned to appreciate, and enjoy art more through teaching it to her kids. Our world has been crafted by the most brilliant artist, and from His handiwork we are able to see true beauty. And thus, we have had beautiful art from the beginning of time. I believe children be taught to value art in our world, and throughout history. Our children need the tools to recognize, respect, and replicate art. Giving them these tools will equip the next generation to see the world through a different lens, and hopefully a brighter future.