Get to know CETA Tours Meet the Team
Kristen Owner
Kristen is the owner of CETA Tours. She has degrees in Spanish, German, and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to working in the travel industry, she…
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Kristen is the owner of CETA Tours. She has degrees in Spanish, German, and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to working in the travel industry, she taught German and Spanish at Menomonie Middle School and led tours for several summers while teaching. She has studied and lived in Europe and traveled extensively with students and adults. She has led or escorted tours to many Western European countries, most recently to Scandinavia. Outside of Europe, she’s toured with groups to Costa Rica, Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and Egypt. In addition, Kristen has traveled to British Columbia and Quebec, Canada, Puerto Rico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru.
Jean Tour Coordinator
Jean is our tour coordinator specializing in Europe. During high school and college, she lived, studied, and traveled throughout Western Europe. Since graduating with a degree in…
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Jean is our tour coordinator specializing in Europe. During high school and college, she lived, studied, and traveled throughout Western Europe. Since graduating with a degree in German and Western European Studies from Central College (IA) in 1999, she has coordinated and led both student and adult groups to Europe. Her enthusiasm for travel and learning about different cultures and customs is infused into the groups she coordinates and leads.
Emily Tour Coordinator
Emily is our tour coordinator specializing in Spanish-speaking countries and France. Emily is a 2016 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a major in…
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Emily is our tour coordinator specializing in Spanish-speaking countries and France. Emily is a 2016 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a major in Spanish Education. She has spent time living and studying in Puerto Rico, and traveled to Spain and France. Travel and language learning are some of her favorite things, and she is excited to share them with student & adult travelers.
Sonja Tour Coordinator
Sonja is our tour coordinator specializing in German speaking countries. Sonja grew up in northwestern Germany and earned her BA in Education at the University of Muenster. Her…
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Sonja is our tour coordinator specializing in German speaking countries. Sonja grew up in northwestern Germany and earned her BA in Education at the University of Muenster. Her background is in international education, facilitating the Au Pair program, leading language camps and teaching German as a foreign language. Travel, cultural exchange & language learning are central in Sonja’s life and she is excited to share her enthusiasm with students and fellow travelers.