Dr. Vincie Ho is an educator and social change leader who founded the nonprofit RISE Travel Institute to promote responsible and ethical travel. She serves as faculty at Antioch University and has an extensive background as a linguist and human rights advocate for refugees. Her expertise integrates systems thinking and decolonial theories into travel education for tourism professionals and students worldwide. A native of Hong Kong, she holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and has been recognized as one of the most influential women in travel. She is dedicated to driving systemic change and fostering a community of conscious travelers through critical conversations on social and environmental justice.