A true cosmopolitan, German born and raised Anette Isaacs did her graduate work at EMORY University, Georgia, the University of VIENNA and at the Free University in BERLIN and holds MasterĀ“s Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History. During her tenure as Director Germany for New York based GROUP I.S.T. Anette ran and organized all German I.S.T. / Road Scholar (formerly ELDERHOSTEL) programs. In her capacity as academic director, she created a number of very successful seminars, programs and lectures introducing her native country Germany to thousands of American, British, and also German tourists. An avid opera lover, she conceived the Road Scholar seminar Opera and Classical Music in Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig which, over the last two decades, has ranked among the most popular programs in Road Scholar's offerings.

In addition to her extensive work in the travel industry, Anette, who is currently residing in vibrant Miami, has been serving as the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida International University (FIU) since 2023.  

 

  Her vast knowledge about her native country's history, culture, society, and politics will undoubtedly be a real asset to your institution and event! To book her as a consultant or lecturer, please see the contact page.

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The star of my newest lecture project: an original Steiff Teddy Bear!