Meet Marinel de Jesus, a trailblazer in the world of outdoor exploration and social justice. With a background as a civil rights lawyer, Marinel’s journey has taken her from challenging systemic issues in the legal realm to advocating for equity and human rights within the travel industry. Her unique perspective as an immigrant and a woman in the United States has fueled her determination to create positive change.

Marinel’s passion for the outdoors and her dedication to making a difference led her to establish Equity Global Treks, a platform aimed at transforming the tourism landscape. She doesn’t just talk the talk; she walks the walk, leading by example and pushing for meaningful shifts in the industry’s dynamics. Her work extends beyond her trekking company; she is the co-founder of The Porter Voice Collective, a human rights organization focused on advocating for the rights of mountain expedition workers in countries like Peru, Nepal, and Tanzania.

Through her writing and her commitment to shedding light on the realities faced by marginalized communities, Marinel is driving conversations around equity, inclusivity, and the importance of human rights in tourism. Her advocacy challenges us all to question the current state of the industry and to work collectively to create a more just and equitable future.