The ABA Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 12, 2025 / The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF), the largest non-profit organization in the group travel industry dedicated to research and scholarships, is thrilled to announce the 2025 ABAF Scholarship Program recipients.
Each year, the ABA Foundation awards more than $100,000 in scholarships to over 20 exceptional college students who are either employees or dependents of employees at ABA member companies or are pursuing studies in the travel and tourism field.
“ABA is truly proud to support these leaders of the future of the travel and tourism industry through our Foundation scholarship program,” said ABA Foundation President Fred Ferguson. “These excellent students show the next generation of professionals and innovators who will open roads for our industry moving forward. By taking charge of their education and of their future, the American Bus Association Foundation is investing in the future of group travel and tourism.”
Lew Myers, ABAF’s Director of Policy, Research, and Impact, said, “We are excited to continue investing in the future of our industry. This year’s scholarships will help grow the next generation of leaders. We are so proud of everyone who participated and look forward to their bright futures ahead.”
The ABA Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in financial support to more than 300 scholars since the program began in 1995. The ABA Foundation Scholarship Program is generously funded by contributions from ABA members throughout the year, especially during ABA’s Marketplace through events such as the Foundation’s Silent Auction, Purse & Accessories Raffle, and the Afterglow party, sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe International and Prevost.
Congratulations to the 2025 scholarship winners, and thank you to all our supporters and donors who make this program possible.
ABA Member Scholarship Awardees
Liam Gayduk
ABA Member Org: Premier Travel Media
School: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major of study: Finance
Loriana Walter
ABA Member Org: Visit Cheyenne
School: North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Major of study: Agriculture Communication
Deborah Urban
ABA Member Org: River Edge Inn LLC
School: University of South Florida
Major of study: Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
Lisa Ann Young
ABA Member Org: Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum
School: Durham University
Major of study: Museums & Preservation
Ashlyn Galeazzo
ABA Member Org: National Comedy Center
School: Niagara University
Major of study: Travel and Tourism
Jordan Greeno
ABA Member Org: Ozarks’ Kirkwood Tour & Travel
School: Missouri Welding Institute
Major of study: Welding
Raymond Geissler
ABA Member Org: Kaleidoscope Adventures
School: University of Akron-Main Campus
Major of study: Mechanical Engineering
ABA Bus & Tour Operator Scholarship Awardees
Jacob Julian
ABA Member Org: Jane’s Journeys LLP
School: University of Kentucky
Major of study: Mechanical Engineering
Anna Grueninger
ABA Member Org: Grueninger Cruises & Tours
School: Chemistry
Major of study: Biology
Kamilla Ablyazova
ABA Member Org: Prevost
School: The University of Texas at Dallas
Major of study: Chemistry
Molly Geissler
ABA Member Org: Kaleidoscope Adventures
School: Indiana University-Bloomington
Major of study: International Affairs/Relations
Morgan Towles
ABA Member Org: Miller Transportation
School: Asbury University
Major of study: Elementary Education
Kaitlyn Henry
ABA Member Org: Concord Coachlines
School: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major of study: Computer Science
Macey Cole
ABA Member Org: Educational Tours, Inc.
School: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Major of study: Architectural Engineering
Academic Merit Scholarships Awardees
Jessica Elizabeth Iniguez
School: University of California-Los Angeles
Major of study: Urban Studies
Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye
School: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Major of study: Logistics and Transport
Diversity Scholarship Awardee
Angeljoliss B. Myers
School: Kansas State University
Major of study: Hospitality Industry
Driving the Future Scholarship Awardee
Jorge Garcia
ABA Member Org: Windstar Lines
School: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Major of study: Hospitality Industry
Ron Cornell Memorial Scholarship Awardee
Zoe Aguilar-Nunez
ABA Member Org: Lux Bus America
School: California Baptist University
Major of study: Nursing
Peter L. Picknelly Honorary Scholarship Awardee
Alena Strassburg
ABA Member Org: Lamer Bus Lines
School: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Major of study: Physical Therapy Assistant/Aide
Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Awardee
Matthew Cesare
ABA Member Org: Peter Pan Bus Lines
School: University of New Haven
Major of study: Forensic Science
About Us
About the American Bus Association
Founded in 1926, the American Bus Association (ABA) is North America’s leading trade association representing the full spectrum of group travel, domestic tourism, and ground transportation. ABA brings together motorcoach operators, tour companies, manufacturers, travel destinations, attractions, and tourism organizations to connect people with places—and drive the business of travel forward.
ABA delivers best-in-class services to its members through its signature events and programs, including ABA Marketplace—the premier North American travel and group tour show—and a nationally recognized advocacy and regulatory affairs program. ABA’s Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) is the industry’s foremost resource for safety, compliance, and operational training, while the Driving Force Council serves as the leading voice for workforce development and talent solutions across the industry.
Through its 501(c)(3) affiliate, the ABA Foundation, ABA invests in the future of the industry by supporting scholarships, advancing critical research and data collection, and leading efforts to combat human trafficking on America’s roadways.
For more information about the ABA Foundation and its scholarship program, please visit www.buses.org/aba-foundation.
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