Kayla Anzalone

Director of Parent Experience

Kayla Anzalone is Director of Parent Experience & Portugal Operations at Rustic Pathways. A student travel and cross-cultural engagement specialist, dedicated to empowering high school students through global experiences, Kayla leads student travel initiatives, accessibility programs, and international education outreach. With a background in global communications and marketing, Kayla has developed student mobility programs, safety initiatives, and cultural immersion experiences. She spearheaded ‘Travel For All’, increasing accessibility in educational travel, and launched the Global Perspectives Scholarship, supporting international student opportunities. Her expertise extends to visa guidance, travel safety, and program logistics, ensuring students and parents have practical, research-backed resources for seamless travel. Kayla’s international travel spans the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, shaping her commitment to responsible, sustainable travel. She is a trusted authority on student mobility, international education logistics, and youth-focused travel safety, equipping families with comprehensive, expert-driven travel guidance. Read More About Kayla.

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Rustic Pathways Review 2026: Legit? Safe? Worth It? (25-Point Audit)

February 13, 2026 · 1 min read

We ran our own 25-point transparency audit on ourselves and scored 23. Here is what we publish, the two gaps we did not close, and what to ask any provider.

Teen Travel Company Reviews

February 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Fourteen teen travel companies, twenty-five disclosure questions. Which ones publish staff ratios, safety protocols, and refund terms before a family pays.

The 25-Point Teen Travel Transparency Audit

January 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Twenty-five yes-or-no questions we ask of every teen travel company, covering staff ratios, safety partnerships, refund policies, and what gets disclosed before you enroll.

Rustic Pathways Reviews Analysis: What Parents and Students Commonly Emphasize

January 9, 2026 · 8 min read

More than a hundred reviews from 2025, read closely instead of counted. The themes families keep returning to, including the tradeoffs nobody puts in a rating.

Teen Travel Safety with Rustic Pathways: Proven Systems, Trained Leaders, and 24/7 Emergency Support

November 4, 2025 · 10 min read

The systems behind a safe trip. Staff ratios we publish, incident data going back to 2014, a Medical Director with a name, and how fast parents hear from us.

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May 30, 2024 · 3 min read

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Alex Borghese: From Climate Awareness to Sustainability Ambassador

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Discover the inspiring journey of Alex as he navigates from co-founding Smart Recycling Now to spearheading the Planet Ocean Project.

From Fellowship Project to Thriving Nonprofit - NYCEarth's Remarkable Growth in Greening NYC

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Tabor founded a nonprofit for his Climate Leaders Fellowship program. I's now grown and doing amazing things in New York City!

Climate Action Program - Massachusetts Student Connects Teens

January 9, 2024 · 3 min read

Callie's project targeted motivated high school students who are looking for environmental volunteer opportunities in the Boston area. Learn how she did it!

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This was Ruby’s second time joining the Climate Leaders Fellowship. With her prior experience, Ruby joined as both a participant and a student facilitator.

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Prajanya's Climate Leaders Fellowship project in Dublin inspired youth in her community.

High School Juniors Join Forces to Tackle Clothing Waste in Arlington

July 28, 2023 · 4 min read

A group of local students worked together to tackle clothing waste issues and bring sustainability to their community.