Executive Director
James Rowe, Ph.D.

Hometown: Utah
Education: Ph.D. in Applied Eco-Psychology and Integrated Ecology
Email: jimrowe@crrobs.org

In 1992, after having traveled to over 25 countries searching for the ideal place to establish a nature-centered adventure program, Jim Rowe settled in Costa Rica. With one monolithic raft and some scuba diving equipment, Jim began what would become an International Adventure School employing over 30 staffers and delivering courses to over 400 students annually. He holds a B.A. in Business Management with a Minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University in Hawaii, and a Ph.D. in Applied Eco-Psychology and Integrated Ecology. A leader in experiential cross-curricular learning, Jim has facilitated seminars and lectures in areas of sustainable development, ecotourism and adventure programming worldwide. He has guest lectured at the University of Utah, University of Calgary and University of Alberta, Edmonton, Calvin College and a plethora of High Schools and Jr. High Schools. In addition to lecturing Jim serves on the International Board of Advisors for Radio for Peace International and the Institute for Global Education.

Communications Director
Kathleen Sullivan

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Education: B.A. in Foreign Languages/ International Affairs
Email: Kathleen@crrobs.org

A native of Colorado, Kathleen Sullivan attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and graduated with a B.A. in French and International Affairs. Upon graduation, she moved to Seattle where she co-founded The Internationalist, a global affairs magazine distributed on college campuses nation-wide. After four years working as the magazine's Communications Director, Kathleen moved to Costa Rica to begin work as Communications Director for CRROBS.