Our Story

Like you, our home office team believes nature is vital for our souls, our health and the health of our planet.

You won't find more avid nature and travel enthusiasts than our Boulder, Colorado office staff, committed to providing you with the most extraordinary nature expeditions on the planet. There are two main facets to our work:

— to create and fine-tune the world's most unique and exciting nature adventures
— to help our travelers choose the trip that's best for them

As the winner of Outside magazine's award for the best company in the country to work for multiple years running (we are humbled!), we can confirm that there is absolutely no crew of individuals more enthusiastic about their mission than our Natural Habitat Adventures staff. We get to travel the world regularly, exploring the world's most amazing natural places. We each have a deep passion for helping our guests discover their own inspiring nature travel experiences. And, if all that does not keep us motivated, our boss, Ben, buys us lots of beer and pizza. Mostly beer.

Get to know us by reading our bios and viewing our personal travel slideshows!

Ben Bressler

Explorer, Founder, Conservationist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1985

Heidi Anderson

President

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Aimee Gunn

Senior Adventure Director — USNP & Mexico

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2025

Alex Haas

Lead Systems Engineer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018

Alexis Campbell

Canada Field Operations Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018

Aly Jacobsen

Director of Conservation Group Travel

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2003

Amanda Rofheart

Senior Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Amit Sehgal

After-Hours Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Andrew Christofil

Video Editor

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Anne Avellana

Senior Adventure Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013

Anne Snow

Adventure Incident Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Annette Bray

Administrative Assistant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Annie Van Dinther

Director of Field Team

Director of Field Team

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1999

Becky Pahl

Adventure Prep Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010

Ben Forbes

European Adventure Sales Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2004

Beth Payne

North America Project Manager & Voyage Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Brittany Rennison

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Brooke Frarck

Director of HR & DEI

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Brooke French

Adventure Payables Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Brooke Mitchell

Webinar Host & Producer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Caitlin Moore

Senior Operations Coordinator – Europe & Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Camie Kirkevold

Adventure Fulfillment Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016

Camryn Chetyrbuk

Field Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Carol Brice

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Charles "Chaz" Crawford

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Charlie Sandbo

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Charlie Thurston

Adventure Director - Europe & Asia

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Cheryl Contreras

Financial Analyst

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Christy Lavoie

Senior Adventure Director - Southern Africa & Groups

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005

Chrys Olson

Adventure Payables Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Conor Frantzen

Head of Adventure Systems

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013

Corbin Hawkins

Canada, U.S. National Parks

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Corbin Smith

Business Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2025

Corrin LaCombe

Senior Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Court Whelan

Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Asia, Europe, Mexico

Chief Sustainability Officer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014

Cre Burford

Field Operation Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Dana Cama

Manager of Social & Expedition Content

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Davis English

Head of Guest Experience

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018

Don Martinson

Director of Travel Industry Relations

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1995

Drew Doty

Group Sales Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Duntavius "Tae" Morrow

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Elisabeth Niccore

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Emily Cottingham

Regional Director - East Africa

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Emily Deemer

Director of Digital Marketing

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013

Emily Goodheart

Content Marketing Manager, Editorial

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Emily Kleinburd

Senior Adventure Director - South Pacific

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Emma Vawter

Adventure Director - Canada

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Erica Anderson

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Erick Malver

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Erin Lynch

Marketing Production Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Erin Hailstones Mihm

Adventure Sales Associate & Lindblad Voyage Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Francisco "Paco" Di Poi

Adventure Director - Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Gina Rosemellia

Accountant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Greg Courter

Senior Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996

Hayley Oswald

Adventure Director - Asia & Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Heather Ardis

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Helene Sokol

Inventory Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Holly Glessner

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2008

Jack Reppy

Adventure Concierge Team Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Janaye Perry

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2025

Janet Kazmierski

Sky Ambassador

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1997

Janet Wood

Director of Business Operations

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018

Jazmin Pena

Senior Accountant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Jen Kampmann

Field Team Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Jen McNally

Adventure Prep Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Jessica Levhofer

Adventure Fulfillment Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Jessica Gutschenritter

Head of Finance

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Jimmy Nguyen

Senior Operations Coordinator - Europe & Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Jo Slotman

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Joey Sudmeier

Sales Systems Manager & Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

John Holahan

Senior Adventure Specialist & Assistant Sales Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014

Jordy Oleson

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014

Josh Campanella

Junior Web Developer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Josie Reed

Adventure Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Joseline Cardoso

Galapagos, Mexico

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005

Karin Delany

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Kate Shew

Regional Director – Canada

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Katrina Sisco

Senior Operations Coordinator – Latin America & Antarctica

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Keenan Vincent

Operations Coordinator - US National Parks

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2025

Kelley Wilde

Senior Operations Coordinator - Asia & Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Kelly Faulkner

Senior Operations Coordinator - Africa

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Kelly Knowles

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017

Kendal Bower

Senior Marketing Manager - Web & Email

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013

Kendra Olson

Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016

Kenzie Zaumseil

Adventure Director - US National Parks

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Kirsten Barker

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Kirstie Trinka

Digital Asset Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Krista Cullen

Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Laura Capra

Director of Guest Success

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019

Laura Farrell

Head of Field Team

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Lavanya Sunkara

Adventure Prep Writer & Content Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

LeNia Stitt

Administrative Assistant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Mack Maschmeier

Graphic Designer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Malia Kiser

Administrative Assistant

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Mandy Lahey

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013

Marga Morrissey

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Maria Sceva

Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Mariah Sbrocca

Adventure Fulfillment Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Mark Calder

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Mark Hickey

Creative Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2002

Marybeth Coghill

Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Mat Unger

Director of Information Technology

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005

Matt Goddard

Director of Adventure Funds

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001

Mayella “Maya” Krause

Marketing Project Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

McKenzie Daigle

Field Operations Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Megan Brief

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Megan Bryant

Director of Custom Africa

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2012

Megan Koelemay

Director of Digital Marketing

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2009

Mike Hillman

Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Greenland

Photography Expeditions Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Natalie Baker

Office Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Niceto Yalan

Adventure Director - Latin America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Nick Grossman

Senior Director of Marketing Production

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015

Nina Granow

Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Rachel Milton

Director of Adventure Fulfillment

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018

Rachel Walker

Senior Editorial Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Rasa Zukaite

Operations Coordinator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Renata Haas

Senior Vice President of Adventures - North America

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014

Rhoslyn Anderson

Field Staff Facilitator

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Rick Guthke

Chief Sales Officer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1999

Ritika Sehgal

Travel Desk Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Sandy Shannon

Senior Vice President of Adventures — Europe, Asia, Latin America & Polar Regions

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001

Sara Higgins

Senior Adventure Director - Europe & Polar Regions

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010

Sarah Hazlitt

Adventure Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Sarah Knight

Adventure Prep Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998

Sarah Raby

Senior Vice President of Adventures - Africa & South Pacific

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2007

Shelby Campbell

Guest Accounts Operations Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2006

Shelley Suri

Travel Desk Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Suzanne Spencer

Adventure Director - Custom Africa

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005

Suzanne Hunt

Adventure Gear Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2000

Tara Dunn

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Ted Martens

Chief Marketing Officer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011

Theresa Muczynski

Adventure Payables Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Tim Martin

Travel Desk & After Hours Team Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Tom Mountford

Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023

Tonya Nelson

Adventure Concierge

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021

Tracy Schuh

Front End Web Developer

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Valerie Gleaton

Content Marketing Manager

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022

Valerie Wimberly

Sky Ambassador

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998

Victoria Stake

Air Travel Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Wendy Klausner

Senior Adventure Specialist

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996

Wendy Redal

Editorial Director

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011

Will Connolly

Adventure Sales Associate

Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2024

Our Story

Our Trips

Polar Bear Tours

African Safaris

A sea lion swims near the photographer underwater in the Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Tours

Alaska Adventures

U.S. National Parks Tours

Canada & the North

Europe Adventures

Mexico & Central America Tours

South America Adventures

Asia & Pacific Adventures

A close-up of two king penguins on South Georgia Island

Antarctica & Arctic Journeys

Photo Expeditions

Adventure Cruises

Women's Adventures

Family Adventures

New Adventures

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