Meet the Team

After graduating from college, Taryn served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kyrgyzstan. Before being evacuated after 9/11, she worked in a small Muslim village teaching English to 5–11 graders. Upon returning to the States, she decided she needed a change of pace and moved to Ireland for a year, where she immersed herself in the tiny town of Camlough, County Armagh. Since her return to the States, Taryn has traveled to 28 different countries and has been taking high school students to Ireland for over 25 years. She has dedicated her life to sharing her knowledge and love for Ireland with young adults, combining education, travel, and fun. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends, hiking, running, singing, skiing, traveling, and cheering for Gonzaga basketball.

He is also the co-founder of Go Blue Tours, Juniper Tours, and Landmark Educational Tours. Gerardo lives in Boston with his wife and two sons and loves to travel and ski in his spare time.

He loves all sports, but in particular his native sports of football and hurling. Mark has been involved with the Irish Life Experience for over a decade coaching traditional Irish sports. He loves the program and loves how the students engage in all activities and their willingness to learn each and every year. Mark is an avid music and film buff and also enjoys his down time with family and friends with cups of coffee and chats.