Kaya Responsible Travel, US. Laura Smith has joined Kaya Responsible Travel as the University Relations and Customized Groups Manager. Laura works closely with universities and groups to develop and implement sustainable, ethical, and responsible service learning programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Laura joins the Kaya team with eight years of experience in international education and student affairs. Prior to her work in education, she served as a volunteer coordinator for non-profit organizations and completed two terms of AmeriCorps. Laura spent the past four years living in South Africa and previously studied abroad in Mali, Spain, and Guatemala. Laura holds a Master’s in International Education from the SIT Graduate Institute.