Western Insights: Travel in the Age of COVID

Jasmine is an Associate Professor of Recreation Management and Leadership at Western Washington University where she teaches courses in sustainable tourism and inclusive recreation services, as well as an eco-adventure course taught as a study abroad to destinations such as Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, New Zealand and Alaska. Her research focuses on transformational travel and the construction of liminality, and microadventure as a form of sacred, inclusive, and sustainable travel. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys all forms of outdoor recreation and traveling abroad as well as close to home.

Allan is the owner and operator of Zephyr United, a small company that runs tours around the world via its three divisions: Zephyr Adventures operates adventure tours; Taste Vacations offers food, wine, and craft beer tours; and Travel Montana creates tours to Zephyr's home state of Montana. Allan has 24 years of experience in the industry, a BA in Finance from Western Washington University, and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Jeremy is the Director of Security for Alaska Air Group, ensuring the aviation, corporate, and cargo security of the employees and guests of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Alaska Air Group services 115 locations including Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica with a fleet of over 250 aircraft. He also leads future planning for Alaska Air Group’s COVID-19 Response Task Force. 

Prior to joining Alaska in 2019, Jeremy served nearly 35 years in the Active Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Washington Air National Guard. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, a Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a commercial multi-engine pilot with over 3,500 flight hours in fighter, trainer, and civilian aircraft.