Lisa Pinheiro was born in Costa Rica and has lived in the United States on several occasions. She is an alumna of Veritas University, where she majored in photography, and is currently pursuing her degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. She is passionate about travel and has over 10 years of experience leading study abroad groups throughout Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. In her free time, Lisa enjoys going to art exhibits, watching movies, dancing, and learning new languages. She speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese, and is currently learning French.