Random Walks - Ecuador

Overview

Itinerary Description

Enjoy this ecologically rich and diverse country by spending several days in the Amazon and exploring national parks. This trip is for the adventure lover looking to white water raft, hike, and zip line through the jungle while also pausing to truly experience the local culture.

Preliminary Itinerary*

Dates: Friday 8/29 - Wednesday 9/3/2025

View the Ecuador itinerary via WorldStrides.

*Activities and hotel selections subject to change.

KEY DATES

February 7
Random Walks Fair

February 11
Online registration for all Admits

February 14
All trip registrations suspended

May 5
Waitlist registration begins

May 19
Trip notifications

June 3
Final payment due

June 9
Waitlist placements begin

June 30
Waitlist registration deadline

August 28-Sept 2
Trips depart

Trip Photos

Trip Leaders

Leila Cheung

E-mail: leilach1@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Undergrad College: UChicago

Undergrad Major: Economics & Psychology

Work Experience: Consulting

Booth Clubs: BTG, Chicago Women in Business, Booth Run/Bike/Swim

2024 Random Walk (if any): Tanzania

Hobbies:
Running, playing tennis, & workout classes
Foodie (cooking, baking, trying new restaurants)
Farmer’s markets & thrifting

Fun Facts: I went to the Paris Olympics last summer!

Gage Hamill

E-mail: ghamill0@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Undergrad College: Indiana University

Undergrad Major: Finance, Business Analytics

Work Experience: Consulting

Booth Clubs: BTG, ETA, Christians in Business

2024 Random Walk (if any): Tanzania

Hobbies:
Swimming, playing pickleball, & time outdoors
Board + card games

Fun Facts: I got married this past May!

Kara Thompson

E-mail: kthomps1@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Undergrad College: UCLA

Undergrad Major: Economics

Work Experience: Media & Entertainment Finance, law Booth Clubs: Fintech, EVC, JD/MBA

2024 Random Walk (if any): Tanzania

Hobbies:
Oil painting
Baking sourdough
Learning about crypto
Interior design

Fun Facts: I adopted a Russian street dog during Covid

Tommy Ma

E-mail: tommy.ma@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Beijing, Hongkong & San Francisco

Undergrad College: Pennsylvania State University

Undergrad Major: Computer Science & Business

Work Experience: Product Manager, Entrepreneur, Investor

Booth Clubs: EVC, Greater China Club, Golf

2024 Random Walk (if any): Tanzania

Hobbies:
Golf, basketball
Traveling & taking pictures

Fun Facts: Traveled across all seven continents and explored more than 30+ countries