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Una estafa los dejaría sin viaje de egresados

La empresa que contrataron podría presentarse en quiebra; una funcionaria rionegrina no quiere que le trasladen el problema.

Hubo enojo, mucho enojo, tanto de estudiantes como de vecinos. Es que ayer, unos mil alumnos secundarios cortaron calles céntricas, en la Capital y en La Plata, para protestar por una supuesta estafa en los contratos de sus viajes de fin de curso a Bariloche.

Los adolescentes habían contratado a la empresa de turismo Zaiga Travel, pero anteanoche, como informó LA NACION, se enteraron de que esa agencia tiene serios problemas económicos y que es probable que presente la quiebra.

Por eso, ayer, la mayoría de los afectados salió a la calle para protestar y reclamar a las autoridades de Turismo de la Nación que busquen una salida al problema. Durante la protesta, arrojaron huevos contra la casa central de la agencia de viajes, en Cabildo 1370, en Belgrano, y, luego, se dirigieron a la Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación, en Suipacha y avenida Santa Fe, donde cortaron la calle.

En diálogo con LA NACION, el director de Gestión de Calidad Turística, Leonel Villella, aseguró: "Mañana [por hoy] nos reuniremos con otras empresas de turismo estudiantil para buscar una solución al tema. Hemos recibido a los chicos y a los padres, y acordamos un nuevo encuentro para el jueves 23, a las 17".

El funcionario dijo que ayer se reunieron con el propietario de Zaiga Travel. "Marcelo Ronaldi, dueño de la empresa de turismo estudiantil, dejó un montón de documentación. Sobre este material estamos trabajando para saber cuál es el verdadero estado financiero de la agencia y si ésta puede cumplir con los viajes", explicó Villella.

Ayer, LA NACION intentó comunicarse con el responsable de Zaiga Travel en la Capital, pero no respondió las llamadas. En la sede que la empresa de turismo tiene en Mendoza, el gerente general, Juan Pablo Caparrós, dijo: "Yo tampoco pude hablar con el propietario de Zaiga Travel en Buenos Aires. La empresa tiene serios problemas económicos, pero no va a dejar a ningún chico sin su viaje de egresado. Lo que vamos a ofrecer es un servicio de menor calidad, porque las cuentas no cierran".

Por su parte, la secretaria de Turismo de Bariloche, Alicia Longoni, se reunió con prestadores locales de turismo estudiantil para analizar la situación. Hoy la funcionaria viajará a esta ciudad para entrevistarse con sus pares nacionales en la cartera de Turismo.

Según la funcionaria, la ciudad no puede asumir los costos de esta supuesta estafa. "La preocupación es grande por el daño a la imagen de Bariloche que provoca esto. Los prestadores locales no son los que incumplen y por eso no deben pagar las consecuencias de otros que se comportan distinto", sentenció Longoni.

El director Villella aseguró que todos los años distintas empresas compiten por obtener una licencia de turismo estudiantil, sin la que no pueden operar en todo el país. "Zaiga Travel, al igual que otras 250 agencias, tiene en regla su licencia. Hasta diciembre pasado brindó normalmente los servicios contratados. Los chicos están desbordados, pero hasta ahora la empresa no cometió ninguna estafa, pues la mayoría de los viajes están programados para junio", dijo el funcionario.

Ayer, en tanto, la Defensoría del Pueblo porteña recordó que brinda un servicio de asesoramiento jurídico gratuito por contratación de viajes de egresados a alumnos, padres e instituciones educativas.

El abogado Fabían Pugliese, de la Defensoría del Pueblo, explicó que las denuncias por estafas se deben realizar en la Secretaría de Turismo. En tanto, por la 24.240, la ley de defensa de usuarios y consumidores, las denuncias también se pueden realizar en la Secretaría de la Competencia, Desregulación y Defensa del Consumidor de la Nación, que depende del Ministerio de Economía.

En las calles

La protesta callejera de los estudiantes secundarios comenzó a las 9, en la avenida Cabildo al 1300. Allí, cientos de estudiantes cortaron el tránsito, tiraron huevos y pintaron algunos vidrios del local comercial de Zaiga Travel. "Háganse cargo", cantaban los adolescentes, mientras arrojaban huevos contra el frente del edificio.

Más tarde, los estudiantes marcharon por la avenida Santa Fe hasta la Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación, lo que generó una gran complicación para el tránsito y para los peatones y vecinos de la zona. Durante la marcha los chicos contaron que la mayoría de los estudiantes de las 50 escuelas afectadas en la provincia de Buenos Aires y en la Capital ya había pagado casi la totalidad del viaje.

"Hemos pagado nueve de las once cuotas. Tenemos temor a que la empresa quiebre y que nos quedemos sin los viajes. Nadie de la empresa dio la cara y eso nos preocupa", dijo Pablo Tanagnini, alumno del colegio Santa Inés de Turdera. Y Alberto de Torres, padre de un chico del colegio Santo Tomás, de Avellaneda, contó: "El lunes nos llamó un vendedor de la empresa y nos dijo que no había reservas en los hoteles".

Mientras la protesta se multiplicaba por los alrededores de la Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación, en La Plata un centenar de alumnos del último año del polimodal protestó frente a las oficinas de Zaiga Travel en esa ciudad. Allí también arrojaron huevos y encendieron bengalas de colores.

En Mendoza y en Córdoba, las otras dos provincias donde opera la empresa de turismo estudiantil, no hubo protesta. Hubo, eso sí, desilusión.

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Mientras crece el escándalo por la quiebra de la empresa de turismo estudiantil Snow Travel, que podría dejar sin viaje de egresados a más de 15 mil chicos -algo que tiene una larga lista de antecedentes con otras empresas-, el fundador de la firma publicó en Facebook un extenso mensaje de descargo. Se trata de Hernán Lewin, quien aclaró que en 2011 vendió su parte y que en los últimos años sólo estaba colaborando con el equipo de ventas.

“Les escribo en relación a lo que sucede con la Empresa de viajes de egresados Snow Travel, como es de conocimiento publico la Empresa se presentó ante el Ministerio de Turismo de la Nación, manifestando estar imposibilitada de continuar dando los servicios y pidió la activación de los seguros para que los viajes se puedan realizar a través de ellos”, arranca la carta. Y sigue: “Escribo para dar la cara como lo hice siempre en toda mi vida. Yo fui dueño fundador de la Empresa desde el año 2003, también ocupé durante 2 años el cargo de Director. En Diciembre del año 2011, tome la decisión de dar un paso al costado y cambiar de rumbo en mi vida y vendí mi parte de la Empresa y me desvinculé por completo. En esa época, después de algunos meses de descanso tomé la Presidencia del Club Temperley (...) Hace aproximadamente dos años los actuales dueños me pidieron colaboración con el personal de venta y sumé mi trabajo de forma part time”.

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Lamentablemente, la noticia sobre los problemas financieros de la empresa Snow Travel tiene como se dijo una larga lista de antecedentes. En agosto de 2002, de hecho, la empresa Río Estudiantil (la división de viajes de egresados de la empresa Turismo Río de La Plata) bajó la persiana de manera abrupta y, además de suspender los viajes estudiantiles que tenía pautados, dejó a 600 personas sin trabajo.

Otro caso muy recordado es el de LAPA Estudiantil, cuya crisis explotó en mayo de 2003, cuando los empleados de la compañía protagonizaron un paro por tiempo indeterminado debido a que la empresa no estaba pagando los tickets de comida. Finalmente, los viajes fueron suspendidos y las oficinas de la empresa, desmanteladas.

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[dropcap]W[/dropcap]alking across Europe? Yes! That is what Zaiga and Martins are currently up to. These two Latvian adventurers now are on a 6500 kilometers long walk from Poland to Portugal. They want to walk  Camino de Santiago from home (first part – from Riga to Poland – they did before). What else is important – Zaiga and Martins are not taking the shortest path, they walk mostly by the coast.

Why they are doing this? How it is going? And how they prepared for walking across Europe? All of this and much more you will find in our interview with them! Just continue reading!

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  – Please, Tell Us a Little Bit About Yourselves!

I’m just an ordinary girl who too frequently started to ask questions to myself like: “Am I living the life I admire? Am I everything I want to be?” I used to work in a media agency as a Head of Digital department.

But that doesn’t define me or say anything about me, right? It doesn’t matter what is my job position or how old I am, it’s about who I really am and how I feel life. Right now for me it is all about experience. Experience is the one that counts and it has a real value in my eyes.

Before my lovely work experience, I also lived and studied in Italy for 2 years. That was a place where I got in love with engagement and a taste of experience that made me fearful yet fascinated, and gave me a sense of being overwhelmed and inspired.

Martins is a rational dreamer and his curiosity may be the key for him towards happier, more meaningful and fulfilled life. I have a feeling that wood is actually his natural environment where he feels best.

 – For How Long Did You Already Have This Idea About Walking Across Europe?

The idea of walking the St.James road starting from our home doors is a very old dream for us.

 – When Did You Understand, That Hiking Is Your Way of Traveling?

It all started in a very cold winter day when Martins said: “Let’ s go for a hike near the seaside”. I had never done it before. He gave me his winter boats, some trousers that was 3 times larger than I needed and a sweater, so that I feel comfortable while being outside. We poured hot tea into the thermos and walked 24 km.

To understand the seriousness, I was a girl who didn’t appreciate time spent near the nature. Martins changed that perception, and I’m truly thankful him for that, I discovered an absolutely new world and new challenges. Martins then already had an experience by walking alone all the Latvian seaside boarder. He accomplished 500 km in 12 days.

 – What is the Longest Hike You Have Done?

We are doing it right now, the walk of St. James from Poland to Portugal. It is our second month (middle of April 2015) and we plan to finish the journey at a Christmas time. Right now we have walked some 800 km out of 6500 km .

In previous years on our 2 weeks vacation time, we walked all the seaside boarder of Latvia , Estonia and Lithuania. Last year we finished the journey in a small village in Poland called Ustka, so this time we started from the same point we reached last year.

 – What Are You Taking With You? Does It differs From What You Take For Shorter Trips?

Yes, it’s different. The bags are heavier than usually. We have to take extra things for the occasion “what if”. More possible situations, more challenges to face. Our budget is limited, so as much you plan and take into account before, the better it is. At the same time it is impossible and unnecessary to plan or pretend all the situations before, because then you will never go out of the home.

I also have to take with me different state of mind. In somehow I see this trip as a challenge, I will not deny it. I feel the joy of life and passion only when I come across challenges, especially the ones related with movement. At the same time I’m a calm person. So I’m used to feel the art of stillness. And that’ s exactly what I experience during this long trip, these 2 words living together every day.

 – How Much Do You Plan Ahead?

We plan as much as our closest people and our budget want to know. We like to plan till the backpacks are on our backs. Long distance hiking is not the activity you can plan in every detail. Too many unplanned things and situations can happen.

In my case preparation and planning is more about your state of mind and not the road itself. Actually, the less expectations you have before the trip, the more open you are towards your road and all the things it has prepared for you. At the same time the more focused and ambitious you are, the more you can do. Without ambitious you will not do it, because that’s not easy.

 – What Has Been the Hardest Part in the Process of Preparation?

We feel very comfortable in the planning process. We have made a lot of hiking tours in Latvia in different kind of weather and conditions. The preparation was not a challenge for as, the trip itself is.

Preparation is just a turning point, when you understand that this is really happening, nothing more. In one interview before the trip we said: “We are going out of our comfort zone”. But now, after being out for more than a month I would say that I’m in my comfort zone right now. And we love to feel challenge, we love when it’s hard, because in this case we really feel we are alive. I also feel that I become better person while being near the nature and it is not about who I am any more, its about what I become.

 – What Has Been the Biggest Challenge While Walking?

The biggest lesson I’m taking right now – failure is a crucial part of success, of movement. On the second week of our trip, we got really sick in Poland, we couldn’t move further for a week. After my 400 km, I got a plantar fasciitis, which means that I can’t walk right now and I have no idea for how long.

I bought a bike, and I’m moving further right now with it, but it haven’ t changed my joy of movement. I discover a new way of seeing the world. Still, hope that till France my leg will get better and I will walk again.

So finding a way, carry on even if you think that there is no option. Must admit, Martins is still walking. He is managing approximately 30 km every day and soon we will reach 1000 km. He’ s my inspiration.

Marina Abramovic on one interview said a very inspirational phrase that for now is my mantra: “If you don’t fail, it means you’re not risking anything, or you’re repeating yourself. And that means you’ll lose the curiosity and the life force inside of you.” So fail. Fail over and over again, but don’t be afraid. Be bold, experience is the one that counts. Our time is limited, so don’t waste it. Do whatever you feel like is the right thing for you. Feel your life. A life of grace.

Follow their adventures on a blog –  hikinginlatvia.com , and Facebook !

All pictures used in the article are provided by Zaiga and Martins.

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Bataa – Ulaanbaatar

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Introducing Bataa, the brains behind Taiga Travel Mongolia LLC. Born in the Eastern Mongolian steppe, Bataa combines a robust marketing and tourism background to create extraordinary travel experiences since 2009. Beyond business, he’s a photography enthusiast, history buff, and avid horse rider. Join us for adventures crafted by Bataa, where expertise and passion converge for unforgettable journeys.

Chika – Western Mongolia

Eagle hunter.

Meet Chika, the youngest son of eagle hunter Manaa in Western Mongolia. A guardian of tradition, Chika, with his golden eagle, hunts foxes from September to February. In the vast wilderness, their partnership echoes the enduring legacy of his family. Join Chika on a journey through seasons, a captivating dance of culture and nature in Western Mongolia.

Ochir & Suir – Eight lake area

Horse guide.

Meet Ochir and his son Suir, nomads weaving tales in the Orkhon Valley and Eight Lake region. Ochir, a skilled singer with roots in Mongolian long song tradition, occasionally serenades lucky travelers during our adventures. Join us for a harmonious blend of nomadic life and the stunning landscapes, where Ochir’s melodies become the soundtrack to unforgettable memories.

Uuld – Central Mongolia

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Introducing Uuld, a seasoned professional driver with 30 years of expertise behind the wheel since the age of 18. Beyond driving, he’s a horse enthusiast, owning and training a spirited herd in central Mongolia, injecting the thrill of racing into each one. Join us for a ride with Uuld, where decades of skill and a passion for horsepower converge for an unforgettable journey.

Boldoo – Altai mountains

Meet Boldoo: Nomad, Spirit Whisperer, and Master of the Altai Mountains. Living with his family in Mongolia’s rugged Altai, Boldoo, a skilled spirit horse tamer, rejects modernity. Choosing camels over trucks, he embodies the nomadic spirit against the ancient winds and towering peaks. Join Boldoo on a journey celebrating freedom, nature, and the untamed life in the heart of the Altai mountains.

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Meet Khuyagaa, a nomad in the Altai mountains of Mongolia. With camels, horses, sheep, goats, and cows, his life is a symphony of nomadic existence. Beyond being a skilled horseman, Khuyagaa is a gifted jewelry craftsman, weaving stories of tradition into every piece. Join him in the Altai for a journey where nomadic artistry and craftsmanship converge, creating a sensory tapestry of Mongolian life.

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Richards has served as the chief executive officer of Global Rescue since he founded the company in 2004. He also serves as the president of Crisis Services Company, a Vermont-based captive insurance company. Mr. Richards has been a featured speaker on CNN, Fox News, NPR and other major media outlets regarding crisis response, mitigation and travel risk management topics. He currently serves on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the lead director of the board of Re:wild, a science-based environmental conservation organization, is an ambassador for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team, and a global member of the World Travel and Tourism Council. Prior to founding Global Rescue, Mr. Richards spent a decade in the private equity and financial services industries. Mr. Richards is a graduate of Middlebury College. He received his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where he has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence.

Vice President, Operations

Vice President and Medical Director

Dr. Seid joined Global Rescue in 2004 and is responsible for overseeing worldwide medical operations. His prior experience includes over 25 years as a Board-Certified practicing surgeon. Dr. Seid has served as a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California and as the Chief of Staff of St. John’s Hospital, a medical center on the West-Side of Los Angeles. During his career as a surgeon, Dr. Seid has treated, operated and advised on a wide variety of diseases, abnormalities and injuries. Previously, Dr. Seid founded Millennium Medical, a developer of puncture-resistant protective surgical garments and OR Technologies, a manufacturer of fire reduction and suppressive systems for operating room environments. Dr. Seid is a graduate of Tulane University and the University of California at San Francisco Medical School.

Vice President and General Counsel

Ms. Roth joined Global Rescue from Holland and Knight, LLP, an international law firm, where she was an attorney in the firm’s corporate litigation practice. Prior to joining Holland and Knight, she worked in the Institutional Client Group at Lehman Brothers. Previously, she was drafted to play professional soccer by the Atlanta Beat of the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA). Ms. Roth is a graduate of Dartmouth College where she was an All-Northeast and All-Ivy soccer player. She received her JD with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Ms. Roth currently serves on the advisory board of Soccer Without Borders, a nonprofit that uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change for under-served youth, and the Dartmouth Women’s Soccer team.

Vice President, Sales

Mr. Mullen is responsible for overseeing sales activities worldwide at Global Rescue. Prior to Global Rescue, Paul was with Staples Advantage where he was Vice President and General Manager of the Technology Services division, he also held senior sales positions for International and Enterprise Business Development. Previously, Mr. Mullen was a Global Sales Manager at FedEx. Mr. Mullen is a graduate of Suffolk University.

Vice President, Marketing

Mr. Holmes is responsible for Marketing at Global Rescue. Michael joined Global Rescue from IBM where he held various senior roles throughout the organization working as the Program Director for The Weather Company, Watson Solutions and WebSphere Software.  Mr. Holmes is a graduate of The University of Rochester. He earned his MBA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Business School.

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Dr. Zegans is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue. Prior to joining Global Rescue, Dr. Zegans held various positions where she practiced internal medicine and pediatrics, respectively, for Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at the Dartmouth Medical School and as the Clinical Director of the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic. Dr. Zegans is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of San Francisco Medical School. She has also studied at the Harvard Business School.

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Formanek is responsible for accounting and finance operations at Global Rescue. She joined Global Rescue from Picaboo Yearbooks where she was the Director of Finance. Previously, Ms. Formanek held senior accounting and finance positions at the Orvis Co. and was the Chief Financial Officer of AI Squared. She began her career at KPMG in the Private Business Advisory Services group and is the founder of a private accounting firm that she led for over a decade. She currently serves on the board of the Vermont Make-A-Wish Foundation and is a member of the Handel Society at Dartmouth College. Ms. Formanek graduated from the University of Connecticut where she was an Honors Scholar.

Vice President, Information Technology

Mr. Kamal is responsible for global Information Technology at Global Rescue which includes software application development and IT infrastructure. He joined Global Rescue from SPS Inc., where he worked as head of software development. Previously, Mr. Kamal taught for ten years at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) of Pakistan as a member of the computer science faculty and led the IBM technologies lab. Mr. Kamal is a graduate of Punjab University Pakistan. He earned his Master’s Degree in Physics from GCU Lahore.

Vice President, Human Capital Management

Ms. Diamond is responsible for human capital at Global Rescue. She joined Global Rescue from Credit Suisse where she was a Director of Business Management and Communications within the IT investment bank. Previously, Ms. Diamond was a Vice President in the human resources group at Lehman Brothers. She has also worked at Time Warner Inc. where she coordinated human resources for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks. Ms. Diamond is a graduate of Elon University. She earned her MBA from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.

Director of Business & Legal Affairs

Mr. Bray is responsible for providing legal and transactional support for Global Rescue’s worldwide operations. Stuart has an extensive background as an Attorney in Intellectual Property and Patent Law, both in government service and private practice. Recently he worked at a boutique patent firm as an Attorney developing IP portfolio strategies for biotechnology and medical device start-up companies.  Stuart is a graduate of the University of Virginia. In addition, he earned his MS from Eastern Virginia Medical School and his JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he was a Brittingham Viking Scholar.

Associate Medical Director

Dr. Ashley is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue. He is currently a Colonel in the Rhode Island Air National Guard and serves as the 143 rd Air Wing Medical Group Commander. Previously, Dr. Ashley served as a the Medical Director for the Department of Family Medicine at the Brown University Alpert Medical School.

Dr. Ashley is a graduate of Brown University. He received his MD from the Brown University School of Medicine, and his MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

Dr. Johnson is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue. Dr. Johnson is an expert in wilderness and altitude medicine. He is a past President of the Wilderness Medical Society and has served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2006. Dr. Johnson also serves on the Board of Directors of the Himalaya Rescue Association and has served as a volunteer physician at Mt. Everest ER, the medical tent located at Mt. Everest Basecamp.

Dr. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Dr. Tenerowicz is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue. He has trained as an emergency room physician and has two decades of experience as a practicing physician at hospitals in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Dr. Tenerowicz is currently a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps and has done three tours of duty in the Middle East. His deployments include service in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq in 2002, 2004 and 2007, respectively, where he treated both combat and non-combat related injuries and illnesses and managed medical evacuation procedures and operations.

Previously, Dr. Tenerowicz served as a Flight Physician for the University of Massachusetts Life Flight helicopter medical evacuation team.

Dr. Tenerowicz is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College where he was a Presidential Fellow and played hockey. He received his MD from the Brown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Sears is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue.  She is currently a Colonel in the USAF and serves as Medical Director of the Family Health Clinic, 99 th Healthcare Operations Squadron.  Previously, Dr. Sears has served as Chief of Medical Staff and Family Physician at military treatment facilities across the world.  Dr. Sears is a Board Certified Osteopathic Family Physician and a Certified Physician Executive.  She received her DO from Western University of Health Sciences and CPE from the American Association for Physician Leadership.

Dr. Seidenberg is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue. Dr. Seidenberg spent five years practicing medicine in Lusaka, Zambia. Previously, Dr. Seidenberg was a Fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Global Health where he developed and led initiatives to improve healthcare delivery in Africa. He also was an attending Emergency Department physician at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, where he was responsible for leading all Emergency Department patient care and teaching duties. 

Dr. Seidenberg is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he played varsity soccer and received All-America honors. Dr. Seidenberg is a graduate of the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Fancher is responsible for overseeing and leading medical operations at Global Rescue.   Prior to joining Global Rescue, Dr. Fancher served 30 years in the United States Air Force where she earned the rank of Lt. Colonel. During her service she worked over 10,000 aeromedical evacuations and was deployed six times with 3 forward redeployments, where she treated both combat and non-combat related injuries and illnesses and managed medical evacuation procedures and operations.

Dr. Fancher is a graduate of the University of Kansas. She received her DO from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine and her MPH from Tulane University.

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Mr. Koo is responsible for managing active operations and for managing the United States-based medical operations staff at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore where he was the Operations Manager. Previously, Mr. Koo was an Assistant Operations Manager with International SOS and a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at National University Hospital. Prior to joining National University Hospital, he was a Combat Medic with the Singapore Armed Forces.

Mr. Koo is a graduate of Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. He earned his Master’s in Health Administration from Flinders University in Australia.

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Mr. McIntyre is responsible for communications at Global Rescue. Prior to joining Global Rescue, he was the Principal at BlueLine Communications and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. A former award-winning journalist, he held leadership positions with Edelman and Ketchum public relations agencies in Washington DC. Mr. McIntyre is a graduate of Columbia University.

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Mr. Klass leads Digital Marketing at Global Rescue. Prior to Global Rescue, he worked as the Director of Marketing at Empire Imports and Director of Digital Marketing at the Hermitage Club. An avid traveler, Wil has authored several travel guidebooks and designed award-winning travel websites. Mr. Klass earned his Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan.

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Mr. Leopold is a leader on the enterprise sales team responsible for enterprise sales, development and implementation at Global Rescue.  Prior to Global Rescue, he worked at Staples for 20 years where he held a number of different roles, most recently in the Staples Business Advantage division where he was as a Regional Sales Director responsible for new business development.

Mr. Leopold is a graduate of Ohio University.

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Mr. Khalil is responsible for Software Application Design and Development at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from JABS Solutions where he was a Technical Architect and Senior Software Engineer. Previously, Mr. Khalil was a Senior Software Engineer for Digital Processing Systems. Prior to joining Digital Processing Systems, he was a Software Engineer at True Meridian.

Mr. Khalil is a graduate of Cecos University.

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Mr. Farkhand is responsible for Information Technology Infrastructure at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from 10Pearls where he was a Senior IT Manager leading a team of technologists. He has over fifteen years of experience in Information Technology and Information Security across many sectors. He earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Hamdard University, Karachi.

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Mr. Bush is responsible for managing security operations at Global Rescue. Previously, Mr. Bush spent more than 20 years as a US Navy SEAL during which he held responsibilities including Platoon Leading Senior Chief for SEAL Team Eight and Command Senior Chief of the Navy’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Course. After leaving the armed forces, Mr. Bush held international security leadership positions for the Jannah Hunt Oil Company working closely with senior executives on security conditions at three oil production facilities in Yemen. Additionally, he was a security advisor and trainer for the Ogontz Group and Harke Strategic where he delivered a full spectrum of security services to global organizations.

Mr. Bush is a graduate of Norwich University where he earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

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Mr. Webber is responsible for intelligence products and services at Global Rescue in the Americas. Previously, Mr. Webber worked as a Senior Intelligence Operations Officer in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, United States Pentagon. Prior to that position, Kent served as a career intelligence officer in the United States Army from 1992 to 2012. His military career culminated in Battalion Command and retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Mr. Webber is a graduate of the University of Vermont. He also earned a Master of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.

Associate Director, Account Operations

Mr. Morris is responsible for Account Operations at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from Rockingham Ambulance where he was a Paramedic Field Supervisor. Mr. Morris spent five years in the Medical Operations department, most recently as a Manager of Medical Operations, prior to transitioning to Account Operations. 

Mr. Morris is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire.

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Mr. Powell is responsible for intelligence gathering and information delivery at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from International SOS where he was a Regional Manager of Information and Analysis. Previously, Mr. Powell was a Project Coordinator with Velocitel, Inc. Prior to entering the private sector, Mr. Powell served in the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer where his duties included serving as an Intelligence Watch Chief, Intelligence Collection Manager and Chinese Linguist.

Mr. Powell is a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University.

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Mr. Faisal is responsible for Software Application Design and Development at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from a position doing freelance work in Software Development with a focus on CRM systems. Previously, Mr. Faisal was a Technical Manager and CRM Domain Expert for Target Systems. Prior to joining Target Systems, he was a Software Engineer for Ex-Cel Solutions, Inc.

Mr. Faisal is a graduate of the National Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.

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Mr. Aubin is responsible for driving Channel sales opportunities at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from DuPont where he was North America Channel Sales Manager within their Shelter business. He has held numerous sales leadership roles during his approximate 8 year tenure with DuPont and in prior roles elsewhere. 

Mr. Aubin is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he studied Political Science and Business.

Senior Manager, Medical Operations

Mr. Stretch is responsible for managing active operations and for managing the Philippines-based operations staff at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue in 2015 from International SOS in Qatar where he managed Emergency Medical Services for the World’s largest gas-to-liquids plant. Previously, Mr. Stretch was a Paramedic within the UK National Health service, working predominantly as a motorcycle paramedic in Central London.

Mr. Stretch is a graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Paramedic Science.

Manager, Member Services

Ms. Ferguson is responsible for managing teams of inbound and outbound customer service staff at Global Rescue. She joined Global Rescue from Verizon Wireless where she worked in a variety of customer service and quality assurance roles, most recently as a Customer Service Coordinator. Prior to Verizon Wireless, Ms. Ferguson was a teller at TD Bank North.

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Mr. Zia is responsible for developing technical solutions for business needs at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from Comcept - TeleTaleem where he was a Technical Manager. Previously, Mr. Zia was a Software Consultant and Team Lead for Comcept.

Mr. Zia is a graduate of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. He earned his Master’s in Software Engineering & Management from Linkoping University.

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Mrs. Ally is the Manager of the finance and accounting operations at Global Rescue. She joined Global Rescue from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where she worked in the revenue management department.

Mrs. Ally is a graduate of Granite State University.

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Mr. Aslam is responsible for Software Quality Assurance at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from White Wings Technologies, Inc. where he was a Software Test Analyst. Previously, Mr. Aslam was a Software Test Analyst for Skane Soft A/S. Prior to joining Skane Soft A/S, he was a Quality Assurance Engineer at Pioneer Tel Limited.

Mr. Aslam is a graduate of Mohammad Ali Jinnah University. He earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola. Mr. Aslam is the author of a book and several research articles regarding software testing.

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Mr. Ismail is responsible for human capital management and office administration at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from JABS Solutions where he was a Human Resource Manager.

Mr. Ismail is a graduate of the University of Peshawar. He earned his MBA with a focus on Human Resource Management from Bahria University.

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Mr. Weinstein is responsible for supervising active operations and US based Medical Operations teams at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from American Medical Response Ambulance Service. Previously Mr. Weinstein also held positions as the Medical Control Officer/Paramedic at New Mexico State University Fire and EMS Department, as well as a paramedic instructor for the paramedic program through New Mexico State University (NMSU).

Mr. Weinstein earned his Paramedicine degree from NMSU’s Doña Ana Community College. He went on to obtain his critical care certification as a Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C). Mr. Weinstein also attended an intensive austere medicine and mountain rescue program from the School of Medicine at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

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Mr. Vivar is responsible for human capital management and office administration at Global Rescue. He joined Global Rescue from Optia Partners International where he was a General Manager. Previously, Mr. Vivar was an International Research Manager for AdMark Asia Research Center. Prior to joining AdMark Asia Research Center, he was an Account Executive at Imatech Corporation.

Mr. Vivar is a graduate of the Philippine School of Business Administration.

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David Koo joined Global Rescue in 2013 from one of the best hospitals in Singapore where he managed a team of nurses. Prior to that, David was an Assistant Operations Manager at International SOS where managed remote medical clinics and oversaw evacuation operations. Previously, David served as a Combat Medic Specialist in the Singaporean Armed Forces.

“At Global Rescue, I get to work with a multi-talented team that solves critical problems for our clients and members every single day.”

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Danielle Ferguson came to Global Rescue in 2014 after spending seven years in customer service and quality assurance for Verizon. She started with Global Rescue as a member services associate before moving up the ranks to supervisor, and then associate manager. She has studied business management and nursing, and in her spare time she likes going to country music concerts, hiking, running, walking her dogs, dancing, 4-wheeling and skiing.

“My favorite thing about working at Global Rescue is that everyone looks out for one another and treats each other as family. Working at GR, you are not just a number, you are part of a family and a team.”

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Jeff Weinstein started as a senior specialist at Global Rescue in 2013, bringing with him a wealth of experience as an EMT and paramedic. Jeff holds a Critical Care Paramedic certification, is Flight Paramedic Certified, has a year of specialty training in Austere Medicine and Mountain Rescue from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and holds an Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) certification. When not saving lives in places like Nepal, where he was part of the team deployed in the wake of the 2015 earthquake, he spends time at home with his wife and 3-year-old daughter.

“The thing I like most about working for Global Rescue is being a problem solver. Every day, every shift, every op, every patient presents with a different list of problems that need fixing. Each has its own set of logistical considerations, and require different approaches to handle.”

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The capital city of Moskovskaya oblast: Moscow .

Moscow Oblast - Overview

Moscow Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located in the Central Federal District. Moscow, the capital city of the country, is the administrative center of Moscow Oblast. At the same time, Moscow is not part of this region, it is a separate federal subject of Russia, a city of federal importance.

The population of Moscow Oblast is about 7,769,000 (2022), the area - 44,379 sq. km.

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History of Moscow Oblast

The territory of the Moscow region was inhabited more than 20 thousand years ago. In the first millennium AD, this land was inhabited mostly by the Finno-Ugric peoples (Meryane and Meshchera). In the 9th-10th centuries, the Slavs began active development of the region. The population was engaged in hunting, fisheries, agriculture, and cattle breeding.

In the middle of the 12th century, the territory of the present Moscow region became part of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality, the first towns were founded (Volokolamsk in 1135, Moscow in 1147, Zvenigorod in 1152, Dmitrov in 1154). In the first half of the 13th century, the Vladimir-Suzdal principality was conquered by the Mongols.

In the 14th-16th centuries, Moscow principality became the center of unification of Russian lands. The history of the Moscow region is inextricably linked to military events of the Time of Troubles - the siege of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery by the troops of False Dmitry II, the first and second militias.

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In 1708, by decree of Peter the Great, Moskovskaya gubernia (province) was established. It included most of the territory of present Moscow oblast. In 1712, St. Petersburg became the capital of the Russian Empire and the significance of the Moscow region as the country’s economic center began to decrease.

In 1812, the Battle of Borodino took place near Moscow. It was the biggest battle of the Russian-French War of 1812. In the second half of the 19th century, especially after the peasant reform of 1861, the Moscow province experienced economic growth. In 1851, the first railway connected Moscow and St. Petersburg; in 1862 - Nizhny Novgorod.

The population of the Moscow region increased significantly (in 1847 - 1.13 million people, in 1905 - 2.65 million). On the eve of the First World War, Moscow was a city with a population of more than one million people.

In November, 1917, the Soviet power was established in the region. In 1918, the country’s capital was moved from St. Petersburg to Moscow that contributed to economic recovery of the province. In the 1920s-1930s, a lot of churches located near Moscow were closed, a large number of cultural monuments were destroyed. On January 14, 1929, Moscow Oblast was formed.

In 1941-1942, one of the most important battles of the Second World War took place on the territory of the region - the Battle for Moscow. In the postwar years, the growth of economic potential of the region continued; several science cities were founded (Dubna, Troitsk, Pushchino, Chernogolovka).

In the 1990s, the economy of Moscow Oblast experienced a deep crisis. Since the 1990s, due to the motorization of the population and commuting, road traffic situation in the Moscow region significantly deteriorated. Traffic jams have become commonplace.

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Moscow Oblast - Features

Moscow Oblast is located in the central part of the East European Plain, in the basin of the rivers of Volga, Oka, Klyazma, Moskva. The region stretches from north to south for 310 km, from west to east - 340 km. It was named after the city of Moscow, which however is not part of the region. Part of the administrative authorities of the region is located in Krasnogorsk.

On the territory of the Moscow region, there are 77 cities and towns, 19 of them have a population of more than 100 thousand people. The largest cities are Balashikha (518,300), Podolsk (309,600), Mytishchi (262,700), Khimky (256,300), Korolyov (225,300), Lubertsy (209,600), Krasnogorsk (174,900), Elektrostal (149,000), Odintsovo (138,900), Kolomna (136,800), Domodedovo (136,100).

The climate is temperate continental. Summers are warm, winters are moderately cold. The average temperature in January is minus 10 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19 degrees Celsius.

One of the most important features of the local economy is its proximity to Moscow. Some of the cities (Odintsovo, Krasnogorsk, Mytishchi) have become in fact the “sleeping districts” of Moscow. The region is in second place in terms of industrial production among the regions of Russia (after Moscow).

The leading industries are food processing, engineering, chemical, metallurgy, construction. Moscow oblast has one of the largest in Russia scientific and technological complexes. Handicrafts are well developed (Gzhel ceramics, Zhostov trays, Fedoskino lacquered miniatures, toy-making).

Moscow railway hub is the largest in Russia (11 radial directions, 2,700 km of railways, the density of railways is the highest in Russia). There are two large international airports - Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo. Vnukovo airport is used for the flights within the country.

Attractions of Moscow Oblast

Moscow Oblast has more than 6,400 objects of cultural heritage:

• famous estate complexes,
• ancient towns with architectural monuments (Vereya, Volokolamsk, Dmitrov, Zaraysk, Zvenigorod, Istra, Kolomna, Sergiev Posad, Serpukhov),
• churches and monasteries-museums (the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Joseph-Volokolamsk monastery, Pokrovsky Khotkov monastery, Savvino Storozhevsky monastery, Nikolo Ugresha monastery).

The most famous estate complexes:

• Arkhangelskoye - a large museum with a rich collection of Western European and Russian art of the 17th-19th centuries,
• Abramtsevo - a literary and artistic center,
• Melikhovo - an estate owned by A.P. Chekhov at the end of the 19th century,
• Zakharovo and Bolshiye Vyazyomy included in the History and Literature Museum-Reserve of Alexander Pushkin,
• House-Museum of the composer P.I. Tchaikovsky in Klin,
• Muranovo that belonged to the poet F.I. Tyutchev,
• Shakhmatovo - the estate of the poet Alexander Blok.

The architectural ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest museum of the Moscow region is located in Serpukhov - Serpukhov Historical and Art Museum.

The places of traditional arts and crafts are the basis of the souvenir industry of Russia:

• Fedoskino - lacquer miniature painting,
• Bogorodskoe - traditional manufacture of wooden toys,
• Gzhel - unique tradition of creating ceramics,
• Zhostovo - painted metal crafts,
• Pavlovsky Posad - fabrics with traditional printed pattern.

Some of these settlements have museums dedicated to traditional crafts (for example, a toy museum in Bogorodskoe), as well as centers of learning arts and crafts.

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