ABOUT ME
Over 20 years as a leader in the adventure travel industry
My History
Throughout the last 25 years while managing global and multi-generational teams, I built and nurtured culture and created purpose-driven, transparent workplaces. I did this with patience, empathy, gratitude, and a passionate desire to create the best places to work for people while creating successful businesses. It has not always been easy, and that is why I am excited to help you
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My experience includes:
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5 years as President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association.
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20 years in leadership positions as marketing, communication, and sales vice president and director, including 14 years at outbound tour operator Zegrahm Expeditions.
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Business and leadership coaching and mentorship through my coaching and consulting business as well as Guest Focus's Coaching Program.
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Non-Profit Board, Advisory Board, and Grant program positions including time with Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, AZA's Eliminating Wildlife Trafficking group, and Washington Women's Foundation.
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Retreat and workshop facilitation, keynote speaking, writing, and interviews related to business strategy, people management, sustainability, women's leadership, and purposeful travel.
My Expertise
LEADERSHIP
Become a great leader first and your people will follow. I am trained in Brene Brown’s Dare to LeadⓇ, Moe Carrick’s Leading People Program (LPP), and Mindsetting for Well-Being and Performance. I am also a certified coach and yoga instructor.
Throughout my career, I have sought ways to lift up and put the spotlight on women leaders. I am proud to have championed women's leadership initiatives, organized women’s leadership forums, and mentored women through Camber’s Ann Krick Mentorship program.
MARKETING & SUSTAINABLITY
Over the years I have marketed countless new innovative adventure travel itineraries. As a creative and results-driven executive, my roles have included business strategy and development, marketing, sales, communications, and product development.
While at purpose-driven companies, I was an integral part of implementing and communicating climate action solutions and sustainability practices from carbon offsetting and removal programs, conservation practices, and education to suppliers and travelers.
SPEAKING & WRITING
As a speaker at industry events, I have been a keynote speaker and panelist at conferences on topics ranging from adventure travel and climate action, marketing and storytelling, women’s leadership, travel trends, and accessibility in adventure travel.
I have also contributed to interviews, podcasts, articles, and research papers lending my expertise and voice. You can see examples of these in Media. In addition to industry writing, I am a poet and have published Ripple: A Book of Poems.
