A glimpse of us!!

Hola, Glimpsers!

My name is Julio Ortiz. I’m a software engineer by profession, and together with Dani, I’ll be one of your Program Coordinators during this incredible adventure in Costa Rica. Our goal is to make this experience one of the most meaningful, enriching, and memorable journeys of your lives.

I’m passionate about traveling, discovering new cultures, and connecting with people from different parts of the world. I also love spending time in nature, learning from every place I visit, and being a responsible traveler who respects local communities and the environment.

My passion for community service began when I was in high school. During those years, I participated in several local organizations that supported children and young people in my community. Thanks to those experiences, I had the opportunity to join my first international volunteer program in Nicaragua in 2018.

For three months, I lived away from my family, stayed with a host family, worked on community projects, and shared experiences with people from different cultures. It was a challenging, exciting, and life-changing experience that helped me grow as a leader, develop new skills, and build friendships that I still cherish today. In fact, many of the emotions, lessons, and challenges you will experience during this program are very similar to what I experienced during my own volunteer journey.

That’s one of the reasons I’m especially excited to be part of your experience. I know you may arrive with expectations, questions, and maybe even a few nerves, but I also know that you’ll return home with new perspectives, greater confidence in yourselves, and memories that will stay with you for years to come.

I’m thrilled that you chose Costa Rica, and I can’t wait to share our culture, incredible biodiversity, local communities, and, of course, our delicious food with you. My hope is that your Global Glimpse experience inspires you to become more curious, thoughtful, and engaged leaders in your communities and beyond.

And before I finish, one important warning: I’m a huge coffee lover! So don’t be surprised if you see me walking around with a cup of Costa Rican coffee in my hand most of the time.

I’m looking forward to meeting all of you very soon!

Pura Vida!

I’m Dani, I’m from Argentina, and this is my third time in Costa Rica. Every time I come back, I fall in love with it all over again—the warmth of the people, the vibrant culture, the amazing food, and the breathtaking nature. This is also my second year with Global Glimpse, and I couldn’t be happier to spend another summer alongside a new group of students.

For the past ten years, I’ve been traveling, living, and working in different countries around the world. Before joining Global Glimpse, I volunteered for several years with NGOs in Argentina, and I’m currently finishing my degree in Tourism.

We’re both looking forward to meeting you and helping make this an unforgettable experience. See you soon in Costa Rica! 🌿