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Rachel Jensen

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With a background in biology and Spanish, and an original intent of continuing onto Medical School, Rachel Jensen’s life took a 180 degree turn after her first medical mission trip to Nicaragua.

Ms. Jensen joined the ECI Development team in 2012, starting as the organization’s marketing intern at the administrative offices in Managua, Nicaragua. At the end of her 3-month internship period, she had to make a decision between accepting a full-time position with ECI, or chasing her dreams in Panama with the US Peace Corps. She ultimately chose ECI Development. Originally from the suburbs of New York, Ms. Jensen now calls San Pedro, Belize home.

Today, Ms. Jensen is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ECI Development, a regional development company based throughout Latin America in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama and Nicaragua. From the ground up, she has built and grown the sales and marketing department at the Grand Baymen community. Due to her strong passion of connecting folks with international real estate that meets their goals, she was awarded Sales Person of the Year for 2014, 2015 and 2016. In addition, Ms. Jensen structured the Teak for Residency Program in both Panama and Nicaragua to assist those looking to pair up a residency with alternative options outside of their home countries.

Ms. Jensen is a resident of Panama and thoroughly enjoys the Latin American lifestyle. She is often on the road educating folks at international events about the markets and opportunities abroad.

In 2017, Ms. Jensen was invited to be a founding member of the Rotaract Club of Ambergris Caye and was recently elected for the club’s Director of Professional Development. Furthermore, Ms. Jensen is the co-founder of a bi-annual women’s retreat, “5 Days to Freedom,” helping guide women towards financial, spiritual and international freedom

Email: rachel@ecidevelopment.com
Phone: Toll Free: +1 (800) 290-3028 | Belize: +501 226-4771
Website: www.ecidevelopment.com

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Early Estate Planning to Avoid a Huge Headache Later

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Why This Nicaraguan Beach Resort Stays Open Despite Crisis

Why This Nicaraguan Beach Resort Stays Open Despite Crisis As my Nicaraguan co-worker says in a playful tone, “Nicaragua is undergoing maintenance right now, so we can have a better…
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Go for the Gold

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on August 21, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. One of the most exciting birthday…
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The 3 M’s – Mom, Mohammed, & Morocco

The 3 M’s – Mom, Mohammed, & Morocco. Travelling with Mom is a future travel guide for the newbie traveller that I will publish one day.  It will be full…
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Black vs. White…With a Common Gray Area

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on February 20, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. Cat. Mouse. But both are animals.…
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Bringing Fido Overseas with You

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on July 03, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. Are you planning to spend time…
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Do I Need a Carrier Pigeon, Hedwig, or Just Good Luck?

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on June 19, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. “When I was in the Peace…
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Know a Millennial? Do Them This Favor

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on July 17, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. When you tell your millennial child(ren)…
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Live Simply

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on June 05, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. “You can’t take it with you…
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Walmart Syndrome – We Don’t Even Realize We Have It

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on May 08, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. Convenient. Easy. Inexpensive. Sounds like the…
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