07/27/2026
Global Citizen Adventure Corps Announces Leadership Transition
The Board of Directors of Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) announces that GCAC and its Co-Founder and former Co-Director Stacie Freeman, have concluded their professional relationship. We are deeply grateful for the many contributions she made during the organization’s formative years and wish her continued success in all future endeavors.
When GCAC was established in 2022, it built upon the successful Global Studies program Stacie Freeman founded at Bethel University in 2011. As Co-Founder and Co-Director of GCAC, she played a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission of providing students with transformative global service-learning, leadership, and cultural exchange opportunities. The Board sincerely appreciates the leadership, vision, and tireless dedication she brought to the organization, including developing innovative educational programs, establishing international partnerships, expanding access to global learning, securing scholarship opportunities, and helping shape GCAC into an organization that has impacted the lives of hundreds of students and travelers.
Long before GCAC was established, Stacie founded Bethel University’s Global Studies Program in 2011, creating an innovative model of experiential global education that became the foundation upon which GCAC was later built. Her pioneering work in global service-learning has benefited hundreds of students and earned national recognition, including being named the first-ever “Traveling Teacher of the Year” by Teach & Travel magazine. That unwavering commitment to expanding access to global education has remained a defining characteristic throughout her distinguished career.
“We are deeply thankful for the leadership and dedication Stacie Freeman has brought to GCAC,” said Christopher Williams, GCAC Treasurer. “We celebrate the incredible impact she has made on students and recognize her lasting legacy of service, partnership, and global citizenship. We wish her every success as she continues this important work.”
As Stacie Freeman expands global education initiatives through Bethel University, GCAC will continue building upon its mission of developing globally minded leaders through education, service, and cultural exchange. The Board remains confident in the organization’s future and is committed to ensuring a smooth leadership transition while continuing to provide exceptional opportunities for students.
The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Stacie Freeman for her years of dedicated service and leadership and wishes her continued success in all future endeavors.
