Steve Matzke
Cruise Tails Captain
In short, Steve is a master at bringing people together. A nationally recognized professional with over 20 years of experience in programming strategy, development, and management.
A collaborative subject matter expert in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging who has led major initiatives to diversify the academic landscape and build community through nurturing strong relationships and fostering innovative partnerships.
Dawn von Graff
Travel Partner
Dawn’s background has centered on travel with a touch of tech (her license plate is GEEKDVA). She has visited over 80 countries, worked in over 20 and has been on over 75 cruises. She was an international tour manager and troubleshooter for Globus Tours in her 20s.
She owned a computer networking firm in her thirties and opened two franchises before jumping back into travel with Marriott. She was a top salesperson there before deciding to leave the corporate world. In 2019, she and her husband Vito opened a full service travel agency, Expedia Cruises of West Orlando.
Louis - Pet Captain (Reluctant Pet Role Model)
What can we say? It was Louis’s idea.