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Our team

Meet the Team: Your Architects of Adventure

Come meet the people who make it all possible, from the social media post you see on your feed to the finishing touches on the logistics of your itinerary.

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Paul Mercuri

Founder & CEO

Wake Up Here is Paul’s brainchild, and he now oversees the team, product and marketing of the brand.

 

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Favorite Destination: Positano, Italy
Years of Travel Industry Experience: 15

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Jessica Borlin

Head of Product, Sales & Service

Jess sources all the fabulous tours you can book with us, as well as managing the customer service team and sales functions.

 

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Favorite Destination: Greek Islands
Years of Travel Industry Experience: 12

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Katharine Ferrier

Head of Marketing

Katharine takes care of our brand & marketing activities, making sure everyone knows where to find the best deals!


Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Favorite Destination: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Years of Travel Industry Experience: 10

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Kristen Delugar

Sales Manager

Kristen helps travellers discover the heart of a destination through culture, connection, and unforgettable experiences.
New Zealand and Japan are her specialty, and she loves bringing these places to life.

Hometown: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Favorite Destination: Oman
Years of Travel Industry Experience: 15

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Courtney Sharp

Travel Consultant

Courtney is likely the helping hand you’ll encounter when you contact us, and she’ll make sure your itinerary is ready to go. Courtney brings 11 years of professional travel expertise and firsthand experience across 15+ countries, 45 states, and more than 25 National Parks.

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Favorite Destination: Edinburgh, Scotland
Years of Travel Industry Experience: 11

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