What inspired you to work in the travel industry?
Traveling! Being on the road opened my eyes to the amount of effort and detail that goes into travel logistics on a daily basis. In addition, I was one of the lucky ones who used Molly as a travel agent before joining her team. Watching her in action was a large inspiration to pivot into this line of work.
Tell us about your role at The Optimists.
I am a travel manager at The Optimists. I assist mainly with group hotels from sourcing options all the way through the collection of final folios. I also partner with the lead travel managers to ensure smooth client travel.
What do you love about your job?
I love working alongside such an impressive group of women in the touring industry. I have learned so much and continue to learn from each of them. It is a wonderful, collaborative environment.
What’s one word that describes you, and why?
Optimistic! It’s a reason I felt so drawn to Molly’s rebranding to The Optimists. It’s also driven me through a lot in my life. At the end of the day, I believe a positive attitude is key when facing challenges. And boy, does travel like to throw around those challenges.
What’s your top travel tip?
Pack light. I pack smarter when I pack lighter.
What travel destination is at the top of your bucket list?
Greece.
What’s your favorite song?
My favorite song fluctuates, but a constant go-to is “The Obvious Child” by Paul Simon.
