Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length, straight hair, wearing hoop earrings, a nose ring, a striped shirt, and layered necklaces, standing against a plain wall.

Penelope Norton

Core Journeys Team

Penelope Norton is an experienced program manager and travel facilitator with over a decade of work at the intersection of democracy, development, and culture. She has led programs across Latin America, Africa, and Eurasia. A natural connector, Penelope began her career leading service-learning trips through Guatemala’s highlands and now designs journeys that highlight local changemakers, cuisine, and culture. A scuba diver and avid hiker who has explored 41 countries, she brings curiosity, warmth, and a deep belief in people’s power to shape their futures.