OUR TEAM
BEN TAMBLYN
Founder & Executive Director
Ben’s inspired leadership stems from an eclectic career in international development, anthropology and many years of youth work. He’s a passionate experiential educator and entrepreneur and brings boundless energy to the Odyssey Institute. He holds an MSc in Medical Anthropology. Email | LinkedIn
JAMIE WOODALL
Co-Founder
Jamie Woodall has been working in the field of Asia-based experiential education for over 15 years and has held positions at every level in the industry. Famous for her attention to detail, Jamie is known as “the anchor” at the OI and keeps a watchful eye over all our financial systems. Email | LinkedIn
BRAD KORPALSKI
Program Manager
Brad is a highly experienced camp manager and environmental educator specializing in inquiry-based learning and leadership development. Brad brings an incredible passion for the learning process to his role. Rarely will you meet a man more comfortable outside and more at home facilitating. He’s a rock! Email | LinkedIn
NOVIETA TOURISIA
Operations Manager
Novi is passionate about community-based eco tourism and has traveled extensively throughout her home country. She is also an avid freediver. The eternal diplomat with a natural flair for communication, she manages OI’s operations with an amazing lack of stress! Really – she inspires us all. Email | LinkedIn
SUSAN ALLEN
Cultural Studies Facilitator
Susan is a natural educator with a passion for the visual and performing arts. She completed two years towards a PH.D in Holistic Education and holds a Masters in Environmental Studies. Susan is a long term resident of Indonesia and an expert on many traditional forms of art including wayang kulit (shadow puppetry). Email | LinkedIn
SUSIAWAN
Cultural Studies Facilitator
Susiawan is a born artist and highly experienced teacher. He received the prestigious ASHOKA Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs for using the arts in environmental education. Originally from Java, Susi now lives in Bali where he has developed lessons on natural dye batik painting, mask creation, arts for sustainability and Balinese ritual arts. Email | LinkedIn
REBECCA SWEETMAN
Odyssey Film School
Rebecca is the Founding Director of The Paradigm Shift Project, a Canadian NGO whose documentaries highlight social and environmental issues and grass roots solutions around the world. Both a gifted film maker and a passionate educator, Rebecca is ideally suited to steering the Odyssey Film School. Email | LinkedIn
UMI
Logistics Coordinator
Umi’s prowess as a logistician is the stuff of legends. Once on a trip, look for her eternal child-like smile and know you’re in the presence of a passionate traveler and environmentalist. She’s an incredible researcher, networker and ruthless negotiator! Email
