{"id":12203,"date":"2025-10-19T17:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T21:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?page_id=12203"},"modified":"2025-10-24T23:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:54:14","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":" \n
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We Are AESU<\/h1>

Guided by Passion, Inspired by Discovery<\/h3><\/div>\n \n\n\n

In addition to our Baltimore, MD headquarters, AESU has partner offices located worldwide in England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Greece, Costa Rica, and Asia. Our additional staff of tour directors are young, multi-lingual, and carefully selected from major European universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are professional, insightful, and ready to show you spots only locals would know. It takes a dedicated team of travel experts to share the transformative power of international travel and make sure you have the time of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet some of our European team <\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Our Baltimore Team<\/h3><\/div>\n \n\n\n
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Fritz Satran<\/h3>

President<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Born and raised in Vienna, Austria, Fritz founded AESU in 1977 to inspire global understanding through travel. He\u2019s led countless high-quality tours for top universities and groups worldwide. Guided by a belief in purposeful travel, Fritz creates unique, seamless experiences and enjoys skiing, swimming, and exploring world history.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lisabeth Berquist-Satran<\/h3>

Executive Director<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Lisabeth, a founding member of AESU since 1977, met Fritz while on a European student exchange program, where their shared passion for travel inspired them to start the company. She continues to explore the world, inspiring others to do the same. In her free time, Lisabeth enjoys yoga, dancing, and beach sunsets.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vera Ingram<\/h3>

Executive Director<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Born and raised in Germany, Vera moved to the U.S. to work for the German Embassy and Lufthansa before joining AESU in 2000. She partners with universities on alumni travel programs and loves seeing how journeys transform travelers. Her favorite place is always her next destination, meeting inspiring people along the way.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maggie Stephens<\/h3>

Director of Group Sales<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Maggie has been with AESU since 2002. Originally from Ireland, she has lived in England, Ireland, and the U.S., eventually settling in Baltimore. She enjoys working with alumni partners, connecting with travelers, and joining tours. Someday, she hopes to explore the U.S. in an RV with her pup, Gus.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sue Donovan<\/h3>

Reservations Manager<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Sue joined AESU in 2021 with over 25 years of travel experience. She began as a tour guide and contract negotiator for Swiss Travel, later working for American Airlines and serving as Terminal Services Director for Menzies at BWI, overseeing operations for British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ghana Airways, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joseph Faura<\/h3>

Senior Graphic Designer<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Joseph Faura is an artist, designer, and educator passionate about design and discovery. Working across UX, print, web, and information graphics, he blends creativity with human-centered design. Inspired by travel, Joseph creates experiences that connect people, spark curiosity, and leave lasting impressions, showing how great design and exploration go hand in hand.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Karoline Bowman<\/h3>

Director of Development<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Karoline joined AESU in 1996 and is now Director of Development. She creates customized travel experiences for study abroad programs and musical groups. She loves planning special events, from oceanfront dinners on the French Riviera to private evenings at the Tate Britain. Outside of work, she enjoys life near the Chesapeake Bay with her family.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meghan Mercer<\/h3>

Social Media Manager<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Meghan creates and manages AESU\u2019s social media calendar, sharing the excitement of travel across Facebook and Instagram. She also runs university campaigns to promote AESU trips and special offers. Outside of work, Meghan loves snowboarding, reading, and spending time with her daughter, cat, and two huskies.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gus<\/h3>

Office Pup<\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Gus is AESU\u2019s beloved office pup, adopted by Maggie in 2014. He loves making the rounds for pets, enjoying snacks from Fritz, lounging in sunny spots, and occasionally going wild over bubble wrap. Always entertaining, Gus brings smiles to the office every day\u2014his motto: \u201cI solemnly swear I am up to no good!\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You<\/h3>

Want to join the AESU team? <\/h4><\/div>\n \n\n \n

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, fun person with a real passion for travel and sharing your knowledge with others?\u00a0Combine your love of travel with an exciting career opportunity at AESU Travel. We are looking for people who are passionate about travel, are innovative thinkers, and genuinely care about helping others discover the world.

Learn more <\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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