Meet the Founder

Dr. Devin Walker

Devin is dedicated to creating transformative educational opportunities that empower students, particularly Black students, to embrace their identities and explore the world.

His motivation

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Walker's studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There he realized “If I could make it here, I could make it anywhere.” His study abroad experiences ignited a passion for travel, in particular to countries on the African continent

His journey

  • Director of Student Success and Equity, Cabrillo College

  • Director of Global Leadership and Social Impact, University of Texas at Austin

  • Director of Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males, University of Texas at Austin 

  • Founding Member, Black Student Athlete Summit

  • Author:  Historically Underrepresented Faculty and Students in Education Abroad: Wandering Where We Belong

  • Ph.D. in Cultural Studies of Education, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Founder and CEO, World Walker, LLC.

His Experience

Our Team

  • Isabel Keddy-Hector

    Director of Operations and Logistics

  • Phillip Smith

    Manager of International Field Programs

  • Justice Beverley

    Lead Social and Digital Content Creator

  • Helah Payne

    Director of Recruiting

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  • Bryce Harris

    Brand Management

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