Paddy Meleady Q&A

  • Why did you want to join WorldStrides Excel Programs?

    • I wanted to join WorldStrides so I could share my passion for sports and travel with as many people as possible.

  • How long have you been with WorldStrides Excel Programs?

    • I joined WorldStrides Excel in October 2018.

  • What do you like the most about your job?

      • The people I work with every day from both an internal and external perspective.

  • As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grew up and why?

    • A professional footballer, but that dream quickly evaporated!

  • If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be and why?

    • Laughing emoji, I try not to take things too seriously, taking in the good and the bad.

  • What do you like doing in your spare time?

    • Watch soccer, coach soccer and spend time with my family and friends.

  • Have/do you play any sports? If so, what were/are they?

    • Growing up I played Soccer and Cricket.

  • If you were a Pixar/Disney character who would you be, and why?

    • I have never watched a Disney movie in my life (no this is not a joke)!

  • Who is your childhood sporting hero?

    • Paul Gascoigne

Jamie Kent Q&A

  • Why did you want to join WorldStrides Excel Programs?

    • I am passionate about travel and soccer travel specifically having traveled as a child and wanted to be able to help offer that opportunity to other children here in the US. I also felt this was a big company with lots of potential for me to build on in my career

  • How long have you been with WorldStrides Excel Programs?

    • I joined WorldStrides Excel in January 2018.

  • What do you like the most about your job?

      • Meeting new people and working in sports/soccer

  • As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grew up and why?

    • Scuba diver. I really liked it and went through several training certifications and thought I would be a rescuer swimmer/diver but that dream soon sank! Pun intended

  • If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be and why?

    • Smiling emoji, I’m a very easy going, happy guy

  • What do you like doing in your spare time?

    • Spending time with my 2 kids and playing/watching soccer, motorsports, Golfing

  • Have/do you play any sports? If so, what were/are they?

    • Golf, soccer, snowboarding currently & played rugby (3 games), cricket, field hockey, tennis as a kid too

  • If you were a Pixar/Disney character who would you be, and why?

    • Mufasa (lion king), I like to lead by example and now having kids I feel more responsible to set a good example and leader

  • Who is your childhood sporting hero?

    • Gary Lineker