US - Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands set the stage for a week of sunshine, connection, and island discovery. In Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), you’ll dive into local flavors on a guided food tour, learn about marine conservation at a coral nursery, and soak up the Caribbean breeze on a catamaran sail. As night falls, a kayaking adventure adds a touch of magic to the experience. Over in Cruz Bay (St. John), nature takes center stage with a scenic national park hike, followed by a laid-back beach BBQ and rum tasting. This itinerary blends adventure, culture, and relaxation for an easygoing yet memorable island escape.
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 09/02/2026
$3,250 (Flights not included)
Final prices are subject to change as itinerary details are confirmed.
Trip Leaders
Samone Blair
E-mail: samone.blair@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Colombus, IN Undergrad: Princeton University (Near Eastern Studies) Experience: Qualtrics -> Journalism -> Family Business in Manufacturing -> Risk Management at Discover and Capital One Clubs: African American MBA Association, Corporate Management Group, Yoga Club, Belgian Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Club Random Walk: New Zealand Hobbies: Sailing, A Cappella Composition Fun Fact: I used to be a TV reporter before getting some death threats.
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Eliana Hoffmeister
Email: ehoffmei@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Campo Bom RS, Brazil Undergrad: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (International Trade) Experience: Corporate Strategy in Payments Clubs: Booth Ski and Snowboard Club, Booth Technology Group, Booth Volleyball, Latam Group, Management Consulting Group Random Walk: New Zealand Hobbies: Running, travel, kitesurfing, snowboarding Fun Fact: Before Booth, I lived in Paris for almost 5 years
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Malcom Salovaara
Email: malcom.salovaara@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Bernardsville, New Jersey Undergrad: Dartmouth College (Comparative Literature) Experience: Agriculture at family farm; educational publishing at Encounter Books Clubs: Investment Banking Group, Soccer Club, Ski and Snowboard Club Random Walk: New Zealand Hobbies: Classical languages, weightlifting Fun Fact: My favorite dessert in angel food cake with raspberry sauce
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Jonathan (Jonno) Schneider
Email: jonathan.schneider@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Tampa, Florida Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis (Marketing and Entrepreneurship) Experience: Ad Sales at Instacart and Walmart Clubs: JBSA, MCG, Booth Basketball Random Walk: New Zealand Hobbies: Bouldering, music Fun Fact: My cat is Twitter famous