Miranda Kreinbrink is a student at San Diego State University, where she is majoring in journalism with an emphasis on advertising, while also pursuing a program in recreation and tourism management. She was born and raised in Colorado, but spent every summer with her family in California, which inspired her to move to San Diego for her studies. Her mother’s family is of Slovenian descent, and she is thrilled to visit Ljubljana, where she will meet and connect with her extended family living there. Miranda takes great pride in her heritage and looks forward to expanding her knowledge, sharing her skills, and introducing others to the beauty of Slovenia.

This summer, Miranda will collaborate with ASEF to create an advertising campaign showcasing Slovenia’s efforts in sustainability and tourism. Her goal is to highlight Slovenia’s significant achievement as one of the first countries in the world to be fully recognized as a green destination. Additionally, she hopes to promote Slovenian tourism and inspire others to discover the beauty and wonders of this stunning country. At San Diego State University, she serves as the Marketing Lead for the SDSU Center for Surf Research and STOKE Certified, organizations dedicated to promoting sustainability in surf and ski resorts and advancing sustainability research in the surf industry. As a passionate environmental advocate, she enjoys hiking and spending time at the beach. Miranda is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to be a part of the ASEF Fellowship.