Stephen Tidmore spent his first summer in 2003 as a BVI staffer and then graduated to program director of "Sweet Tortola" in 2004. For the past two summers, he has been the program director for VISONS Montana, and is excited to lead the Nicaragua program this year. When not directing VISIONS summer programs, Stephen represents VISIONS to prospective families by phone, at home appointments and camp fairs; assists in marketing, program planning and development.
Before finding VISIONS, Stephen was part of Dell Computer's global marketing team. He coordinated web site content and development worldwide. Since escaping the cubicle world, Stephen has followed his passion for living and working in different cultures. He has worked as an Enlgish teacher in Spain, and as the Student Activities and Adventures Coordinator for ProBelize in Hopkins Village, Belize, where he organized and led trips for college students including rainforest hikes, snorkeling trips, treks to Mayan ruins, and caving expeditions.
Hailing from the great state of Texas, Stephen holds a B.S. in Communication Studies from University of Texas and a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate. When not working, Stephen can be found drinking coffee and impersonating Elvis. He also enjoys backpacking, photography, music, paintball, art, fire trucks and lava lamps.