Senior Event Specialist 
Road Scholar Class of '23

Emily was born and raised in rural Kentucky and now lives in Louisville, KY, with her two dachshunds. She holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in Communication Management and is passionate about storytelling and connecting with people. Emily joined the Road Scholar team in 2023 and manages Road Scholar's organization-wide event strategy, including the Ambassador Program.

"I look forward to connecting with our Ambassadors and learning why they love Road Scholar. I'm very excited to work with an organization that is committed to life long learning and community!"

Email: ambassadorprogram@roadscholar.org
Phone: 978-513-8588

PR Director
Road Scholar Class of '16

Kelsey was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin. She fell in love with learning about the world when she studied abroad in Ireland during her sophomore year at Saint Mary's College (South Bend, IN). She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT and has been on the communications team at Road Scholar since 2016. She has learned with Road Scholar in Sturgis, Michigan; South Dakota; Cuba; Galapagos; Peru; and Antarctica! (Ask her about her programs!) Kelsey lives in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband, son, and rescue pup Penny.

“I'm so proud to work for an organization with a mission that I believe in. I enjoy helping Ambassadors spread the word about the amazing, even life-changing educational travel adventures that they can have with Road Scholar. And I love working with our Ambassadors-- they inspire me every day with their kindness, loyalty, enthusiasm, and adventurous spirits!"

Email: kelsey.perri@roadscholar.org
Phone: 617-521-5301

Senior Social Media Specialist 
Road Scholar Class of '23

Maria was born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay. She moved to New York City where she attended Baruch College. She holds a BA in Marketing Management and conducts social media communications for Road Scholar. She has learned with Road Scholar in New York and Costa Rica. She now lives in Austin, Texas with her partner and very sweet rottweiler, Harley.

“Every day I feel lucky to work for an organization with such an amazing community (staff and participants alike). I am proud to share the essence and values of Road Scholar and be able to meet such wonderful people.”

Email: maria.astorino@roadscholar.org
Phone: 505-780-4376