Shayne Fitz-Coy

Shayne Fitz-Coy is the Teaching CEO of Rustic Pathways, the premier student travel company transforming young lives through immersive cultural experiences across 38 countries.

Shayne Fitz-Coy is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, influential strategic growth investor, and recognized authority in the field of educational travel. When COVID-19 threatened to end four decades of student travel excellence, he didn’t just save Rustic Pathways – Shayne Fitz-Coy reimagined it. Through his proven turnaround methodology and people-first leadership, he transformed the company from crisis to industry leadership, while pioneering innovative programs like Climate Leaders Fellowship in conjunction with the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab and the Rustic Pathways Foundation.