Transform Through Travel

Welcome on your journey!  At Travel to Transform we love to travel and we also believe that a trip can be more than just a vacation.  We offer the opportunity to travel with intention, to have fun, but also to learn, grow and transform.  Our trips always include aspects of social, racial and environmental justice.

Meet Our Team

Suzen

Suzen

Co-Founder and Facilitator

Suzen is a social worker and Associate Professor at West Chester University near Philadelphia. She grew up right outside of the city, but has been a proud resident of Philly for nearly 20 years. Suzen’s primary areas of work have been in international social work education and white racial identity, but she’s worked in a variety of other fields including housing, legal services, and group work with adolescent girls. Suzen fell in love with Benin when she lived there for four months in 2007. It was the most transformative experience of her life. She currently lives with her husband, two sons, and pit bull. She enjoys learning languages, right now working on her French, Swahili and Yoruba skills and loves traveling. Her music tastes range from motown to mid-nineties grunge to 2000s hip-hop and RnB and Afrobeats.

"To me, personally, there is no greater opportunity to transform then when you travel and literally get to walk in the footsteps of others"

Keisha

Keisha

Co-Founder and Facilitator

Keisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a full-time Counselor at Bryn Mawr College. She’s a Philadelphia Native, with appreciation and love for her city! She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Kutztown University of PA and continued with a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in New York, NY. With over 15 years of counseling experience, Keisha has worked with adolescents, individuals, families, and veterans, and developed a passion for college students. She works from a strengths-based perspective and trauma-informed care. She has a professional interest in housing insecurity and supporting marginalized communities. She values family, community, and sisterhood, and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She has a personal interest in travel, exploration, music, concerts, and dance.

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou

FAQs

What services does Travel to Transform offer?

Travel to Transform offers a unique opportunity to turn tourism into personal growth and transformation.  Our trips have been cultivated with intention and invite you to explore in a way you may never have before.

We manage all booking related tasks and try to make your travel experience as seamless as possible.  

What is included in the price?

Package pricing is different for each trip.  We are transparent in the listed about what is included and the different room booking options that are available.

If you ever have any questions or want clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What is not included in the package price?

Package pricing does not include roundtrip airfare from your location, vaccination fees, visa fees, meals not indicated in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal expenses, such as souvenir shopping.

Does Travel to Transform offer 24/7 support for travelers?

Yes, we provide round-the-clock support to assist travelers with any issues they may encounter during their trips.  We are on the trip with you and available to support you at any time.

What language is spoken in your destinations?

Our destinations are a mixture of English and French speaking places.  For French speaking countries, such as Benin, our tour operators are fully bilingual.  It is also typical that hotel staff and tourist attractions have bilingual staffers.  We ensure that you feel fully supported, even if you do not speak the language in our destination country.

Do I need any vaccinations?

Some of our destinations do have vaccine requirements.  Upon your registration, we will provide the specifics of anything required as well as anything we recommend. 

We do also suggest reviewing the CDC website for required and recommended vaccinations.

How does Travel to Transform ensure traveler safety?

We prioritize traveler safety by providing real-time updates, risk assessments, and emergency support throughout your journey.  As with any travel, we encourage you to never travel alone and follow the advice of our tour operator.  We recommend purchasing travel insurance for medical emergencies.  You may also want to explore Cancel for Any Reason insurance, which can refund you should you need to cancel at any time.

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Click below on our different trip options to learn more and to register.

Get In Touch With Us

Do you have questions?  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us.  We are excited to welcome you on this journey and want to support you every step of the way!

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