Charlie Urbanowicz has been traveling throughout the Pacific for more than 50 years. In 1972,…
Smithsonian Journeys Experts
One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. We're proud to introduce you to our stars.
To be considered as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected].
All Smithsonian Experts
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Brian Vallo is a member of the Pueblo of Acoma tribe in New Mexico. With 30 years’ experience…
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Constantine N. Vaporis is a Professor of History and Founding Director of Asian Studies at the Univ…
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Bella Vivante, Professor Emerita of Classics, University of Arizona, has eagerly led college age an…
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Dr. Joshua Voss is coral reef ecologist, experienced expedition leader, advanced technical diver, a…
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Richard Wainscoat is an astronomer at the University of Hawaii. He grew up in Australia, studying p…
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Assistant Curator of the Smithsonian Institution's special traveling exhibition, Vikings: The N…
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Ahmad Ward is the Executive Director for the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park located on Hilton H…
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Daniel Warne is a Ph.D. candidate in Egyptology at the University of Memphis. The focus of hi…
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Originally from the UK, but having traveled extensively all over the world from an early age with h…
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Carrie Weaver is a Mediterranean archaeologist and research affiliate of the University of Pittsbur…
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Maya Wei-Haas is an award-winning science reporter who writes about all things science with a parti…
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Patrick Wen is a Senior Lecturer in the Scandinavian Section at the UCLA. He studied Outdoor …
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Timothy Weston is associate professor of history at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he…
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Lindsay Whaley received a PhD in Linguistics in the State University of New York, Buffalo. He is an…
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Barbara J. Whitehead is the A. W. Crandall Professor of History at DePauw University and former Cha…
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Dr. Victoria Whitworth grew up in Kenya, where she developed a passion for the deep past and the na…
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Katryn Wiese is a professor of geology, paleontology, and oceanography with 30 years of experience …
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Dennis became enamored of wildlife as a youngster in his native Costa Rica. Living in Central Ameri…
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Dr. Steven H. Williams is a planetary geologist and an expert in solar system science. He has condu…
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