Let me tell you something about Mechi—she’s the one who keeps the train on the tracks. She handles all the details, anticipates every need, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Nothing would happen without her. Thank goodness she's our Operations Director."
- Austin Rogers, Founder of Rooted Life Adventures
About Operations Director Mechi
Born and raised in Argentina, Mechi has worked around the world, calling New Zealand home for over 13 years. With a deep love for adventure and logistics, she's confident in her career as a well-established Operations Director. Mechi ensures every Rooted Life Adventures program runs seamlessly.
Mechi’s background in hotel management laid the foundation for her expertise in hospitality and operations. But it was her passion for international education that led her into the world of student travel. Before joining Rooted Life Adventures as Operations Director, she spent years managing traditional gap year programs. Mechi planned and booked 70-day itineraries across more than 15 countries, helping hundreds of students navigate transformative travel experiences. She was managing programs in multiple different continents when COVID 19 brought the world to a halt in 2020, and managed to return students home safely to their families. There's no doubt she has handled every possible student crisis with ease and managed complex safety and risk protocols. Mechi brings extensive international program management experience to the team.
What she does on program
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mechi offers a warm, global perspective and a meticulous eye for detail. Mechi has years of experience guiding students through diverse cultures. She deeply understands the complexities of traveling safely, ethically, and respectfully across different countries. Mechi lives on-site at each program location as a Program Leader and ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. An avid hiker and snowboarder, Mechi loves sharing the beauty of New Zealand and curating unforgettable travel experiences. She's delighted she gets to do this through her role as Operations Director at Rooted Life Adventures.
If you’re thinking about extending your adventure with a family trip, Mechi is the ultimate planner to help design your dream itinerary.
We're thrilled to have Mechi as part of our core team here at Rooted Life Adventures as Operations Director. Find out more about the rest of our team here.
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