Get to know CETA Tours Meet the Team
Kristen Hoag BillingsleyCeta Tours Owner
Kristen is the owner of CETA Tours. She has degrees in Spanish, German, and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to working in the travel industry, she…
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Kristen is the owner of CETA Tours. She has degrees in Spanish, German, and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to working in the travel industry, she taught German and Spanish at Menomonie Middle School and led tours for several summers while teaching. She has studied and lived in Europe and traveled extensively with students and adults. She has led or escorted tours to many Western European countries, most recently to Greece. Outside of Europe, she’s toured with groups to Costa Rica, Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand, and Egypt. In addition, Kristen has traveled to British Columbia and Quebec, Canada, Puerto Rico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru.
Jean DenesenTour Coordinator
Jean is our tour coordinator specializing in Europe. During high school and college, she lived, studied, and traveled throughout Western Europe. Since graduating with a degree in…
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Jean is our tour coordinator specializing in Europe. During high school and college, she lived, studied, and traveled throughout Western Europe. Since graduating with a degree in German and Western European Studies from Central College (IA) in 1999, she has coordinated and led both student and adult groups to Europe. Her enthusiasm for travel and learning about different cultures and customs is infused into the groups she coordinates and leads.
Ellie DraaijerTour Coordinator
Ellie is our tour coordinator specializing in Spanish-speaking countries and France. Ellie is a 2017 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a major in Spanish…
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Ellie is our tour coordinator specializing in Spanish-speaking countries and France. Ellie is a 2017 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a major in Spanish Linguistics. She has spent time living and studying in Spain and traveling all around Europe. Travel and language learning are some of her favorite things, and she is excited to share them with students.