My first travel memory is of me at age four insisting on going to Germany with my grandmother who was going home for a few months. When I returned I barely spoke any English. The travel bug stayed with me and I studied Hotel/ Restaurant Management and Tourism. My first job was as a Front Desk Agent for the Marriott hotel in my hometown. Now I have 25+ years of experience working in hotels, for tour operators and even an airline. I just sent my son on his first tour with his high school to Germany, Austria and Hungary. He came home with a list of where he wants to go next. Mission accomplished!

I am now working in my dream job as Director of Operations for Hart Travel Partners. We work with educational institutions across the country to develop fully customized educational travel programs.