OUR STORY
About Catalyst Curations
Designing experiences that reveal what's possible.
ABOUT CATALYST CURATIONS
Our Why
"To design experiences that reveal what's possible."
Most young people are asked what they want to be before they've had the opportunity to discover what's possible.
At Catalyst Curations™, we believe curiosity is the starting point for growth, learning, and opportunity. Through experiential education, career exploration, and purposeful travel, we create experiences that help participants explore interests, connect with professionals, and gain exposure to pathways they may never have considered.
Because you can't become what you can't see.
Our Mission
Empowering youth and families through hands-on discovery and real-world learning.
Connecting curiosity with career pathways and conservation impact.
Creating immersive educational experiences that reveal what's possible.
Advancing experiential education through purposeful travel and exploration.
OUR FUTURE
Our Vision
We envision a world where curiosity is the primary driver of discovery. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world impact, ensuring that every participant finds their unique pathway to a purposeful future.
THE TEAM
Meet the People Behind the Experience
Jena Hernandez
M.Ed.
Jena is a workforce development strategist, travel advisor, and experiential curator who believes deeply in the power of real-world experiences to change the trajectory of a life. Through Catalyst Curations Powered by Fora Travel, she designs journeys that help participants explore new possibilities, build meaningful connections, and discover what comes next.
Focus: Experiential Travel • Workforce Development • Opportunity Pathways • Community Building
Stephanie Scimeca
M.A. Biology · M.Ed.
Stephanie is a STEM educator whose passion for marine biology, experiential learning, and student development helps shape the educational framework behind Sea Turtle Summer™. With a Master's in Biology and a Master's in Education, she brings the rigor of a scientist and the heart of an educator to the learning experiences, conservation programming, and discovery tools that support participants throughout their journey.
Focus: Biology • STEM Education • Conservation Learning • Experience Design
JENA'S SONS · FUTURE EXPLORERS
Julian & Jackson
The Boys
Julian and Jackson are the heart of the mission. They represent every young person who deserves the chance to discover what's possible — through real experiences, real connections, and real curiosity. Their story is still being written.
Focus: Curiosity, exploration, and discovering what's possible