KAITLIN CALOGERA

 

 Founder & President

 

Kaitlin Calogera is a professional tour guide, published author, and small tour operator based in Washington, DC. She is the founder of A Tour Of Her Own, launched in 2018 as the first tourism company in the nation’s capital to focus exclusively on women’s history. After recognizing a lack of women’s representation on tour itineraries and at historic sites, Kaitlin shifted her career to serve as a bridge between women's history and the tourism industry. 

Her book 111 Places in Women's History That You Must Not Miss is a city guidebook that encourages readers to explore sites and stories about women. Kaitlin is a champion for the city of Washington, DC and its culture, working tirelessly to use tours, history, and places as a way to help interpret current events to both local and global audiences.

Building on her background in coaching female student-athletes, Kaitlin now mentors and trains tour guides as they grow their careers. Her leadership emphasizes individual growth, community building, and work-life balance. Kaitlin's framework for a social justice approach to tourism centers both mindfulness and intention, which welcomes everyone to participate.

Member:

  • Committee: National Museum of Women’s History Education

  • Coalition Partner: Women’s Suffrage National Monument

  • Member of the National Women’s History Alliance

  • Member of Destination DC

  • Member Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC

Leadership trainings provided for tour guides with:

  • WorldStrides

  • TripSchool

  • IATDG

Coaching and Mentoring:

  • The Resilient Tour Guide:

To learn more about Kaitlin’s involvement in tourism and public history as TOHO President, visit our Community Engagement page.