A seasoned tourism and association executive, Carylann Assante, CAE serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Student & Youth Travel Association, the international association that promotes student and youth group travel worldwide. Carylann is also the Chief Staff Officer of the SYTA Youth Foundation, the philanthropic arm that provides scholarships and education experiences for students and youth. Assante also leads SYTA’s advocacy and research initiatives that advance the value and importance of student travel, and measures the social impact of travel on students and youth.