


co-mads is redefining travel with innovative solutions. We’ve developed the trinity of modern travel, which entails our core values of mindful tourism, conscious consumerism, and community impact.
traditionally, travel has been used as an escape, a chance to take your mind off of pressing personal, professional, and social issues. co-mads encourages trips to be taken with purpose, to stimulate your mind and to face these issues head on. read more

gabby fisher
founder
In July, 2017, I quit an unfulfilling job to travel Europe for three months to challenge the way I viewed the world and allow myself some time for creative exploration. I started meeting other travelers, many of whom were fellow Americans. Our discussions revolved around our travel aspirations and concerns about social justice issues around the world. A common theme became evident… people want to immerse themselves in the various cultures of our global community and give back. Through many conversations, and subsequent research, I realized that impact tourism is the new wave. read more

kristen
marketing curator
Kristen is a Schenectady, NY native. A Training and Employee Development Specialist by day, and Social Media Specialist and MBA grad student by night. She has always had a passion for giving back and helping her community, volunteering with her dad since middle school. When Kristen’s not working, you can find her trying the latest and greatest restaurant in the area, volunteering, planning her next getaway….or just sitting on her couch eating prosciutto and parmesan cheese.