Kiki

Before Becoming an Associate Advisor …

I started my career in travel as an admin for Ciao Bambino while in college. After a short period of time working with our team of Advisors and our favorite partners, I was hooked on the idea of this as my future career. After graduating with a degree in International Business and Spanish, my love for travel and supporting our traveling clients has grown immensely.

My Favorite Travel Experiences

I’ve always loved to be outside, and nature and wildlife are at the heart of my most cherished adventures. On a safari in South Africa, seeing wild animals roam freely was a really special experience I’ll never forget. In addition to the animals, I felt a deep connection to the people — there were so many friendly and memorable faces I’d love to see again in my lifetime. Hiking through Slovenia’s quiet, untouristed trails was another highlight: the clarity of the air, the vivid colors of the water and trees and picnicking with locals (who foraged their own food!) felt like a dream. And I’ve never forgotten my sailing trip around Belize, where dolphins raced beside our catamaran and a stingray glided beneath me as I was snorkeling. I feel most alive and present when I’m in a new outdoor setting and totally mesmerized by my surroundings.

Why I Love My Job

I love that every work day is a learning day, and I’m always humbled and engaged by that. It is so empowering to work with a team of motivated travel experts who make traveling the globe possible for so many families. Customizing trips for each individual family guarantees a vacation filled with lifetime memories and lessons learned. I consider an appreciation for travel the best gift I have ever received from my parents, and I love listening to parents who desire the same unique learning experiences for their children.