Katherine Elizabeth Long draws on her over 19 years as a tech exec and over 20 years working with youth. She is an author and the founder of the Exploring Paths® program in NYC and the Exploring Paths™ Web and mobile application for explorers, destinations, and subject matter experts alike. Originally from Del Rio, Texas, she spent summers in Southern Louisiana and New Orleans, has lived and studied throughout the US and Europe, and has traveled the world for work and fun. Her parents instilled gratitude and goal-setting practices in her and her brother at a young age, and it is those practices that set them up for success.
She instills those same practices in students today through her program, applications, & workbooks. Katherine holds a BA from Texas Christian University and an MSc from the London School of Economics; serves as Board Chair for the Chinatown YMCA, has held several board positions, and has won multiple awards for her efforts with Exploring Paths, including NY'1's New Yorker of the Week & Friend of Marimekko for Int'l Women's Day.
Andressa Costa Originally from Brazil, a modeling career brought Andressa to the US. Currently, with Wilhelmina Models in NY, she has worked with many multinational brands such as Clinique, Target, Avon, Marriott, Aveeno, Loft, and Fitness Magazine, among others. Simultaneously, and staying true to her passion for nature and health, she attended New York University, obtaining a degree in Biology with a minor in Public Health.
After her son was born, she moved full-time to Sag Harbor, NY where she worked for a private equestrian facility to train, compete, and care for horses. She also became involved with a local community Oyster Farm where her passion for oysters grew. Soon after, an opportunity to open her own oyster shucking business arrived. Oyster Bliss provides oyster shucking services for high-end private events.
She is a firm believer in gratitude and in between her busy schedule as a model, business owner, and mother, you can find her at Robin’s Stables or shucking oysters at events across the Hamptons.
Julia Dreher Ginsberg was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She grew up in a major metropolitan area and is a global business fashion executive. Julia is a firm believer in gratitude because of the love and compassion of her parents. She now resides in Manhattan, New York with her husband.
