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!
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Ben Bressler
Ben Bressler
Explorer, Founder, President
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1985
Ben was raised in New Jersey (he claims there are parts of Jersey that are absolutely beautiful, but he admits that he didn't live in those parts) and received his higher education at Skidmore...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1985
Ben was raised in New Jersey (he claims there are parts of Jersey that are absolutely beautiful, but he admits that he didn't live in those parts) and received his higher education at Skidmore...
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Alex Haas
Alex Haas
Lead Systems Engineer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Alex was born in Sicily and raised in Virginia. He grew up with a love of the outdoors stemming from his time camping with the Boy Scouts and living in the Shenandoah Valley...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Alex was born in Sicily and raised in Virginia. He grew up with a love of the outdoors stemming from his time camping with the Boy Scouts and living in the Shenandoah Valley...
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Alexis Campbell
Alexis Campbell
Canada Field Operations Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Alexis grew up on the shores of Hudson Bay in the Polar Bear Capital of the World. As a child in Churchill, Manitoba, she could be found exploring the boreal forest, berry picking...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Alexis grew up on the shores of Hudson Bay in the Polar Bear Capital of the World. As a child in Churchill, Manitoba, she could be found exploring the boreal forest, berry picking...
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Aly Jacobsen
Aly Jacobsen
Director of Conservation Group Travel
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2003
Aly was born and raised in the rustically charming countryside of southern Pennsylvania. She spent the majority of her childhood trying to get lost in the woods...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2003
Aly was born and raised in the rustically charming countryside of southern Pennsylvania. She spent the majority of her childhood trying to get lost in the woods...
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Amanda Rofheart
Amanda Rofheart
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Amanda was born in New Jersey, but she’s an East Coast girl with a West Coast heart. Before she moved to Colorado, she left Jersey to attend the University of Maryland...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Amanda was born in New Jersey, but she’s an East Coast girl with a West Coast heart. Before she moved to Colorado, she left Jersey to attend the University of Maryland...
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Amit Sehgal
Amit Sehgal
After-Hours Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Amit was born in New Delhi, India, and spent most of his childhood discovering nature in the rural green space on the outskirts of the city. Summer vacations were for running...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Amit was born in New Delhi, India, and spent most of his childhood discovering nature in the rural green space on the outskirts of the city. Summer vacations were for running...
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Andrew Christofil
Andrew Christofil
Video Editor
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Andrew grew up in the village of Kimberly, Wisconsin 30 minutes south of Green Bay. By the age of 8, he was hooked on The Crocodile Hunter, science fiction movies...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Andrew grew up in the village of Kimberly, Wisconsin 30 minutes south of Green Bay. By the age of 8, he was hooked on The Crocodile Hunter, science fiction movies...
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Anne Avellana
Anne Avellana
Adventure Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Anne climbed her first mountain at age 3, learned to ski at 5, and scraped up her hands riding a bike at 6. Growing up in New England, she has cheerful memories of hiking the high peaks of...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Anne climbed her first mountain at age 3, learned to ski at 5, and scraped up her hands riding a bike at 6. Growing up in New England, she has cheerful memories of hiking the high peaks of...
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Anne Snow
Anne Snow
Adventure Incident Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
A proud daughter of a USAF U-2 pilot, she grew up in many places, including Europe, which instilled an early love of travel and other cultures. She spent her childhood skiing, playing soccer and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
A proud daughter of a USAF U-2 pilot, she grew up in many places, including Europe, which instilled an early love of travel and other cultures. She spent her childhood skiing, playing soccer and...
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Annette Bray
Annette Bray
Administrative Assistant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Annette developed her love of nature in the High Sierras of California. She began skiing, hiking and biking at a very young age, and despite being raised in the middle of the..
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Annette developed her love of nature in the High Sierras of California. She began skiing, hiking and biking at a very young age, and despite being raised in the middle of the..
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Annie Van Dinther
Annie Van Dinther
Guide Development Director
Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Annie's career as a naturalist began on a whale-watching vessel off Cape Cod. With degrees in biology and geology, and with her enthusiasm for teaching and understanding animal behavior...
Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Annie's career as a naturalist began on a whale-watching vessel off Cape Cod. With degrees in biology and geology, and with her enthusiasm for teaching and understanding animal behavior...
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Becky Pahl
Becky Pahl
Adventure Prep Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010
Becky’s love for the mountains brought her to Colorado from Kansas in 1998. The first order of business upon arrival was to secure a ski pass—never mind getting a job. A girl has her...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010
Becky’s love for the mountains brought her to Colorado from Kansas in 1998. The first order of business upon arrival was to secure a ski pass—never mind getting a job. A girl has her...
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Ben Forbes
Ben Forbes
European Adventure Sales Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2004
Ben was born into a military family in England and grew up on a diet of forces jargon, Monty Python and the belief that his dad must have a machine gun hidden in the house somewhere...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2004
Ben was born into a military family in England and grew up on a diet of forces jargon, Monty Python and the belief that his dad must have a machine gun hidden in the house somewhere...
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Beth Payne
Beth Payne
North America Project Manager & Voyage Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born and raised in Michigan, Beth spent her childhood in the countryside, immersed in the beauty of the woods and the Great Lakes. A musty shelf of old National Geographic magazines...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born and raised in Michigan, Beth spent her childhood in the countryside, immersed in the beauty of the woods and the Great Lakes. A musty shelf of old National Geographic magazines...
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Brittany Rennison
Brittany Rennison
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Brittany grew up in Upstate New York in the Catskill Mountains, where the outdoors was her playground. Bike riding, exploring the woods, playing in the snow, hiking and playing sports took...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Brittany grew up in Upstate New York in the Catskill Mountains, where the outdoors was her playground. Bike riding, exploring the woods, playing in the snow, hiking and playing sports took...
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Brooke Frarck
Brooke Frarck
Human Resources and DE&I Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
A Colorado native, Brooke grew up in Fort Lupton, a farming town northeast of Denver. Her family owned a small chunk of land, raising chickens, sheep, goats...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
A Colorado native, Brooke grew up in Fort Lupton, a farming town northeast of Denver. Her family owned a small chunk of land, raising chickens, sheep, goats...
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Brooke French
Brooke French
Adventure Payables Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Brooke was born in Omaha and raised in Burwell, in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills. As a child, she spent a tremendous amount of time outside, playing by the river and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Brooke was born in Omaha and raised in Burwell, in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills. As a child, she spent a tremendous amount of time outside, playing by the river and...
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Camie Kirkevold
Camie Kirkevold
Adventure Prep Support Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
A Colorado native, Camie spent plenty of time exploring the Rocky Mountains, developing a great love and fondness for wildlife as her mother rescued many homeless and injured animals...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
A Colorado native, Camie spent plenty of time exploring the Rocky Mountains, developing a great love and fondness for wildlife as her mother rescued many homeless and injured animals...
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Carol Brice
Carol Brice
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Carol was born and raised in Texas. Her career began in marketing, public relations and event planning for a national franchise, but following a trip to Colorado, she realized that she was living in...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Carol was born and raised in Texas. Her career began in marketing, public relations and event planning for a national franchise, but following a trip to Colorado, she realized that she was living in...
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Charles "Chaz" Crawford
Charles "Chaz" Crawford
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Growing up in Virginia, Charles first developed his love of nature in Boy Scouts while earning his Eagle Scout award. He also traveled the country to rock climb in many remote areas as a member of...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Growing up in Virginia, Charles first developed his love of nature in Boy Scouts while earning his Eagle Scout award. He also traveled the country to rock climb in many remote areas as a member of...
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Charlie Thurston
Charlie Thurston
Destination Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Charlie grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and any other game he could wrangle his friends for. He went to Duke University where he channeled...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Charlie grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and any other game he could wrangle his friends for. He went to Duke University where he channeled...
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Christy Lavoie
Christy Lavoie
Director of Custom & Group Travel
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Christy grew up in the Northeast, where she spent most of her time outdoors, tirelessly exploring nearby forests, rivers and beaches. At age 5, along with her mother and brother, she embarked...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Christy grew up in the Northeast, where she spent most of her time outdoors, tirelessly exploring nearby forests, rivers and beaches. At age 5, along with her mother and brother, she embarked...
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Chrys Olson
Chrys Olson
Adventure Payables Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Chrys grew up in the heart of the Midwest—born in Kansas and raised in Nebraska—with three brothers and three sisters. One of her most vivid childhood memories is...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Chrys grew up in the heart of the Midwest—born in Kansas and raised in Nebraska—with three brothers and three sisters. One of her most vivid childhood memories is...
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Conor Frantzen
Conor Frantzen
Head of Adventure Systems
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Conor grew up in Maine where he spent a lot of time outside, usually hiking with his family, skiing with friends or playing sports year-round. He went to Dartmouth College where the green hills...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Conor grew up in Maine where he spent a lot of time outside, usually hiking with his family, skiing with friends or playing sports year-round. He went to Dartmouth College where the green hills...
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Corbin Hawkins
Corbin Hawkins
U.S. National Parks Field Operations Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
A Rocky Mountain native, Corbin grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado. As a kid living in a mountain town at 9,000 feet, he cultivated a love for nature...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
A Rocky Mountain native, Corbin grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado. As a kid living in a mountain town at 9,000 feet, he cultivated a love for nature...
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Corrin LaCombe
Corrin LaCombe
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Passionate about primates as a girl growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Corrin first proclaimed to the world at age 8 that she was going to be a “monkey doctor” and travel to Africa to save gorillas...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Passionate about primates as a girl growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Corrin first proclaimed to the world at age 8 that she was going to be a “monkey doctor” and travel to Africa to save gorillas...
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Court Whelan
Court Whelan
Chief Sustainability Officer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Born and raised in Florida, Court spent much of his youth outdoors fostering a strong love and appreciation for nature and wildlife. This fascination led him to attend the University of Florida...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Born and raised in Florida, Court spent much of his youth outdoors fostering a strong love and appreciation for nature and wildlife. This fascination led him to attend the University of Florida...
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Dana Cama
Dana Cama
Social Media Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Dana grew up on Long Island, New York, along a canal that led to the Atlantic Ocean. Her father is a fisherman, and from the time she was young, he would take her out on his boat...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Dana grew up on Long Island, New York, along a canal that led to the Atlantic Ocean. Her father is a fisherman, and from the time she was young, he would take her out on his boat...
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Davis English
Davis English
Director of Guest Experience
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Raised near the sunny foothills of Colorado’s Front Range, Davis began his love affair with nature at an early age. The mountains at his doorstep provided all the wonder a kid could ever need...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Raised near the sunny foothills of Colorado’s Front Range, Davis began his love affair with nature at an early age. The mountains at his doorstep provided all the wonder a kid could ever need...
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Don Martinson
Don Martinson
Director, Travel Industry Relations
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1995
Born and raised in Utah, Don was fortunate to have the best “natural playground” imaginable, with mountains, deserts and canyons in his backyard...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1995
Born and raised in Utah, Don was fortunate to have the best “natural playground” imaginable, with mountains, deserts and canyons in his backyard...
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Duntavius "Tae" Morrow
Duntavius "Tae" Morrow
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Duntavius was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but despite growing up around skyscrapers and concrete, he developed a pure love for natural water...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Duntavius was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but despite growing up around skyscrapers and concrete, he developed a pure love for natural water...
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Elisabeth Niccore
Elisabeth Niccore
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
A native of the East Coast, Elisabeth was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her early childhood memories of nature revolve around sunshine, blue skies, salt air...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
A native of the East Coast, Elisabeth was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her early childhood memories of nature revolve around sunshine, blue skies, salt air...
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Emily Cottingham
Emily Cottingham
Senior Adventure Director - East Africa
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Emily grew up in Louisville, Kentucky (yes, she’ll talk Derby to you!), but her thirst for adventure began at a young age traveling abroad with her family and continued throughout her life. A semester abroad in college...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Emily grew up in Louisville, Kentucky (yes, she’ll talk Derby to you!), but her thirst for adventure began at a young age traveling abroad with her family and continued throughout her life. A semester abroad in college...
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Emily Deemer
Emily Deemer
Director of Digital Marketing
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Although Emily is a Hoosier at heart from Indianapolis, IN, she chose to go to college across the country in Boston. She studied psychology and environmental studies at Boston College, where she...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Although Emily is a Hoosier at heart from Indianapolis, IN, she chose to go to college across the country in Boston. She studied psychology and environmental studies at Boston College, where she...
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Emily Goodheart
Emily Goodheart
Content Marketing Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
During her childhood in Seattle, Washington, Emily developed a deep love for the natural world while camping in the temperate rain forest, horseback riding through wildflower meadows...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
During her childhood in Seattle, Washington, Emily developed a deep love for the natural world while camping in the temperate rain forest, horseback riding through wildflower meadows...
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Emily Kleinburd
Emily Kleinburd
Adventure Director - South Pacific
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Interested in nature and wildlife from a young age, Emily spent her early childhood reading wildlife encyclopedias, watching nature documentaries, road tripping with her family through National Parks and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Interested in nature and wildlife from a young age, Emily spent her early childhood reading wildlife encyclopedias, watching nature documentaries, road tripping with her family through National Parks and...
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Emma Vawter
Emma Vawter
Adventure Manager - Canada
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
A love of nature, adventure and wild places has been a constant in Emma’s life, from a childhood spent in the field with her father in pursuit of rare birds to teaching 5th graders about ecology...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
A love of nature, adventure and wild places has been a constant in Emma’s life, from a childhood spent in the field with her father in pursuit of rare birds to teaching 5th graders about ecology...
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Erica Anderson
Erica Anderson
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born in Whangarei, New Zealand's Northland, Erica grew up on her parents' property, adjacent to a native bush reserve. She spent her childhood exploring the rich flora and fauna that was her backyard. In...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born in Whangarei, New Zealand's Northland, Erica grew up on her parents' property, adjacent to a native bush reserve. She spent her childhood exploring the rich flora and fauna that was her backyard. In...
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Erick Malver
Erick Malver
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Erick Malver developed a passion for outdoor adventure at an early age as the son of an intrepid father who pioneered multiple first ascents of peaks, and never-before-paddled kayak routes...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Erick Malver developed a passion for outdoor adventure at an early age as the son of an intrepid father who pioneered multiple first ascents of peaks, and never-before-paddled kayak routes...
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Erin Mihm
Erin Mihm
Adventure Sales Associate
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Erin grew up in the Dallas and Houston suburbs but has always loved getting deep into nature. As a young adult, she took a multi-day course on wolf behavior in Yellowstone...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Erin grew up in the Dallas and Houston suburbs but has always loved getting deep into nature. As a young adult, she took a multi-day course on wolf behavior in Yellowstone...
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Francisco "Paco" Di Poi
Francisco "Paco" Di Poi
Destination Manager
Nat Hab Staff MemberSince: 2017
Born in Buenos Aires, Paco’s first international adventure happened at the age of 4 when his parents moved the family from Argentina to New York City...
Nat Hab Staff Member
Born in Buenos Aires, Paco’s first international adventure happened at the age of 4 when his parents moved the family from Argentina to New York City...
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Greg Courter
Greg Courter
Senior Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996
Greg grew up in the Mad River Valley in central Vermont where it’s nearly impossible to step outside without developing a profound appreciation for the outdoors. After graduating from the University...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996
Greg grew up in the Mad River Valley in central Vermont where it’s nearly impossible to step outside without developing a profound appreciation for the outdoors. After graduating from the University...
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Hayley Oswald
Hayley Oswald
Adventure Manager, Asia & Latin America
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Hayley was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She was fortunate to be able to explore the Rockies as her backyard, and her days were not complete without a daily dose of Steve Irwin or...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Hayley was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She was fortunate to be able to explore the Rockies as her backyard, and her days were not complete without a daily dose of Steve Irwin or...
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Heather Ardis
Heather Ardis
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Heather came to Boulder from the mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado, where she enjoyed outdoor adventure as a ski patroller. Prior to joining Nat Hab, she worked in sports medicine...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Heather came to Boulder from the mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado, where she enjoyed outdoor adventure as a ski patroller. Prior to joining Nat Hab, she worked in sports medicine...
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Heidi Anderson
Heidi Anderson
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Nat Hab's head finance and operations chief, Heidi Anderson got her start in overseas travel very early on. She was born in Colombia in South America, where she lived in a remote village...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Nat Hab's head finance and operations chief, Heidi Anderson got her start in overseas travel very early on. She was born in Colombia in South America, where she lived in a remote village...
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Helene Sokol
Helene Sokol
Adventure Prep Support Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Helene grew up in Michigan where summers meant biking and camping in forests near lakes and streams, and winters meant skiing up north. These experiences instilled...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Helene grew up in Michigan where summers meant biking and camping in forests near lakes and streams, and winters meant skiing up north. These experiences instilled...
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Holly Glessner
Holly Glessner
Travel Desk & After Hours Team Manager
Flying You to Nature's Edge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2008
Holly grew up in Iowa and was fortunate to have parents who loved to travel. Every year her family would take off to a different part of Mexico or Europe...
Flying You to Nature's Edge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2008
Holly grew up in Iowa and was fortunate to have parents who loved to travel. Every year her family would take off to a different part of Mexico or Europe...
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Jack Reppy
Jack Reppy
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Jack had an early introduction to Natural Habitat Adventures, after his grandparents traveled with the company to Glacier National Park and came back raving, when Jack was a kid...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Jack had an early introduction to Natural Habitat Adventures, after his grandparents traveled with the company to Glacier National Park and came back raving, when Jack was a kid...
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Janet Kazmierski
Janet Kazmierski
Sky Ambassador
Flying You to Nature's Edge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1997
Janet was born and raised in the suburbs of the Motor City where cruising in hot rods and attending rock concerts were her pastimes of choice. After several trips to northern Michigan camping...
Flying You to Nature's Edge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1997
Janet was born and raised in the suburbs of the Motor City where cruising in hot rods and attending rock concerts were her pastimes of choice. After several trips to northern Michigan camping...
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Janet Wood
Janet Wood
Director of Guest Accounts
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Janet grew up in Michigan, where she received a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan. After 20 years in the environmental consulting...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Janet grew up in Michigan, where she received a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan. After 20 years in the environmental consulting...
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Jazmin Pena
Jazmin Pena
Accountant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Jazmin was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. Each year, her family embarked on a trip to a U.S. national park or Mexico—since her parents hail from Mexico, returning to their...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Jazmin was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. Each year, her family embarked on a trip to a U.S. national park or Mexico—since her parents hail from Mexico, returning to their...
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Jen McNally
Jen McNally
Adventure Prep Specialist
Nat Hab Staff member Since: 2022
Jen grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, but her favorite childhood memories are of weekends spent hiking, canoeing and catching toads at her family’s cabin in the woods of western Pennsylvania...
Nat Hab Staff member Since: 2022
Jen grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, but her favorite childhood memories are of weekends spent hiking, canoeing and catching toads at her family’s cabin in the woods of western Pennsylvania...
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Jessica Levhofer
Jessica Levhofer
Adventure Prep Support Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Jessica grew up in Massachusetts, and after spending her childhood as a competitive ice skater, Jessica left the Boston area in search of adventure (and better weather)...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Jessica grew up in Massachusetts, and after spending her childhood as a competitive ice skater, Jessica left the Boston area in search of adventure (and better weather)...
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Jessica Watson
Jessica Watson
Senior Controller
NHA Staff Member Since: 2021
Jessica grew up in Athens, Georgia where she played playing softball and basketball throughout her childhood. When her family found spare time in between sports events, they were always seeking outdoor adventures...
NHA Staff Member Since: 2021
Jessica grew up in Athens, Georgia where she played playing softball and basketball throughout her childhood. When her family found spare time in between sports events, they were always seeking outdoor adventures...
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Jimmy Nguyen
Jimmy Nguyen
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Jimmy was born and raised in Orange County, California, where his father helped him develop an appreciation for the outside world at an early age...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Jimmy was born and raised in Orange County, California, where his father helped him develop an appreciation for the outside world at an early age...
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Joey Sudmeier
Joey Sudmeier
Sales Systems Manager & Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff MemberSince: 2017
Joey grew up in Colorado camping, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and doing everything active in the outdoors you can imagine. He studied ecotourism...
Nat Hab Staff Member
Joey grew up in Colorado camping, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and doing everything active in the outdoors you can imagine. He studied ecotourism...
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John Holahan
John Holahan
Senior Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
John was born and raised in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and developed a strong passion for adventure travel from a young age. While completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
John was born and raised in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and developed a strong passion for adventure travel from a young age. While completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy...
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Jordan Gartner
Jordan Gartner
Administrative Assistant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Jordan, a native of South Carolina Lowcountry's coastal sea islands and estuaries, considers the rivers and woods her childhood home, school and playground. She has fond memories of her family...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Jordan, a native of South Carolina Lowcountry's coastal sea islands and estuaries, considers the rivers and woods her childhood home, school and playground. She has fond memories of her family...
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Jordy Oleson
Jordy Oleson
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
A moment of truth hit Jordy shortly before graduating college. With a business degree and summa cum laude honors under his belt, the “good” job offers he received just didn’t feel right...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
A moment of truth hit Jordy shortly before graduating college. With a business degree and summa cum laude honors under his belt, the “good” job offers he received just didn’t feel right...
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Josh Campanella
Josh Campanella
Junior Web Developer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Josh was born in Los Angeles and spent his formative years in Portland, Oregon. Childhood excursions to the San Diego Zoo and the Long Beach Aquarium ignited a deep-seated passion for animals. This love further...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Josh was born in Los Angeles and spent his formative years in Portland, Oregon. Childhood excursions to the San Diego Zoo and the Long Beach Aquarium ignited a deep-seated passion for animals. This love further...
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Josie Reed
Josie Reed
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born along the North Shore Mountains of Vancouver, Josie developed an affinity for alpine terrain through her early ski adventures at nearby Whistler. So, when her family unkindly uprooted her to move to Toronto...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born along the North Shore Mountains of Vancouver, Josie developed an affinity for alpine terrain through her early ski adventures at nearby Whistler. So, when her family unkindly uprooted her to move to Toronto...
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Joseline Cardoso
Joseline Cardoso
Galapagos Field Operations Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Josy was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to the Galapagos at the age of 10. To this day, she considers it the best thing that ever happened to her. She attended school in Puerto Ayora...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Josy was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to the Galapagos at the age of 10. To this day, she considers it the best thing that ever happened to her. She attended school in Puerto Ayora...
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Justin Gibson
Justin Gibson
Alaska Field Operations Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
At the age of eight, Justin saw his first wild bear. Decades later, his infatuation with all things ursine continues to grow. While attending the University of Alaska Anchorage...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
At the age of eight, Justin saw his first wild bear. Decades later, his infatuation with all things ursine continues to grow. While attending the University of Alaska Anchorage...
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Karin Delany
Karin Delany
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Growing up in Munich, Germany, Karin spent her summer vacations camping with her family by the Mediterranean Sea and skiing the Alps in winter...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Growing up in Munich, Germany, Karin spent her summer vacations camping with her family by the Mediterranean Sea and skiing the Alps in winter...
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Kate Willingham
Kate Willingham
Senior Adventure Director - Canada
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Kate became a connoisseur of adventure as a child in Atlanta, spending much of her time in her large forested backyard catching butterflies...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Kate became a connoisseur of adventure as a child in Atlanta, spending much of her time in her large forested backyard catching butterflies...
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Katrina Sisco
Katrina Sisco
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in New Jersey, Katrina has connections to Nat Hab that go way back. In fact, her mom, Christine Sisco, was Nat Hab’s very first employee...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in New Jersey, Katrina has connections to Nat Hab that go way back. In fact, her mom, Christine Sisco, was Nat Hab’s very first employee...
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Kelley Wilde
Kelley Wilde
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born in Dallas, Texas, Kelley was raised on the softball field. Between softball tournaments, her summers were spent road-tripping, camping and traveling internationally. Those...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born in Dallas, Texas, Kelley was raised on the softball field. Between softball tournaments, her summers were spent road-tripping, camping and traveling internationally. Those...
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Kelly Faulkner
Kelly Faulkner
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kelly grew up in Wisconsin and spent her childhood summers on Lake Michigan, immersed in nature and wildlife. Her days were filled with fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, camping and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kelly grew up in Wisconsin and spent her childhood summers on Lake Michigan, immersed in nature and wildlife. Her days were filled with fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, camping and...
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Kelly Knowles
Kelly Knowles
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Born on the island of Key West, Florida, Kelly learned to snorkel before she learned to ride a bike. A fifth-generation native of the Florida Keys, Kelly's heritage may include pirates down the line...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2017
Born on the island of Key West, Florida, Kelly learned to snorkel before she learned to ride a bike. A fifth-generation native of the Florida Keys, Kelly's heritage may include pirates down the line...
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Kendal Bower
Kendal Bower
Senior Marketing Manager, Web & Email
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Kendal grew up in Kansas and Iowa where she spent most of her time outdoors with the neighborhood kids exploring and getting dirty or playing sports. Summer road trips to visit...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Kendal grew up in Kansas and Iowa where she spent most of her time outdoors with the neighborhood kids exploring and getting dirty or playing sports. Summer road trips to visit...
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Kendra Olson
Kendra Olson
Executive Assistant to the President
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
Kendra grew up just outside of Chicago, where she spent most of her time in the pool swimming and playing water polo. Family trips inspired her love for travel...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
Kendra grew up just outside of Chicago, where she spent most of her time in the pool swimming and playing water polo. Family trips inspired her love for travel...
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Kenzie Zaumseil
Kenzie Zaumseil
Destination Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kenzie was born and raised in Telluride, Colorado, which fostered her love for mountains and wild places. She spent most of her childhood chasing new...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kenzie was born and raised in Telluride, Colorado, which fostered her love for mountains and wild places. She spent most of her childhood chasing new...
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Kirsten Barker
Kirsten Barker
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kirsten was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, where she spent her childhood enjoying the great outdoors—at the beach, on the water, camping...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Kirsten was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, where she spent her childhood enjoying the great outdoors—at the beach, on the water, camping...
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Kirstie Trinka
Kirstie Trinka
Digital Asset Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Kirstie was born in New Jersey in the Watchung Mountains. Every summer, her family traveled to Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, for a technology-free vacation on an island in the middle of the lake...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Kirstie was born in New Jersey in the Watchung Mountains. Every summer, her family traveled to Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, for a technology-free vacation on an island in the middle of the lake...
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Kristyn Fenton
Kristyn Fenton
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
As she rolled her bike to a stop on the top of the Austrian hillside, Kristyn couldn’t believe what she was doing. Here she was, leading bike trips through Europe. As. A. Job. Her heart and soul belonged out...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
As she rolled her bike to a stop on the top of the Austrian hillside, Kristyn couldn’t believe what she was doing. Here she was, leading bike trips through Europe. As. A. Job. Her heart and soul belonged out...
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Laura Capra
Laura Capra
Adventure Concierge Team Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
Laura spent her childhood between New York's Hudson Valley and the backwoods of Maine where most of her extended family still lives. After graduating high school she traded her horses...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
Laura spent her childhood between New York's Hudson Valley and the backwoods of Maine where most of her extended family still lives. After graduating high school she traded her horses...
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LeNia Stitt
LeNia Stitt
Administrative Assistant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
LeNia was born and raised in Denver. Holding a Fine Arts degree in comic art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, LeNia aims to integrate her artistic passion with her role at Nat Hab. Her journey...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
LeNia was born and raised in Denver. Holding a Fine Arts degree in comic art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, LeNia aims to integrate her artistic passion with her role at Nat Hab. Her journey...
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Lila Woolman
Lila Woolman
Administrative Assistant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
It was amid the Garden of the Gods sandstone rock formations behind her house in Colorado Springs that Lila would hike as a child, her trusty dog in tow. Hours spent there planted seeds of her lifelong curiosity...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
It was amid the Garden of the Gods sandstone rock formations behind her house in Colorado Springs that Lila would hike as a child, her trusty dog in tow. Hours spent there planted seeds of her lifelong curiosity...
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Mandy Lahey
Mandy Lahey
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Mandy Scott grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts where she enjoyed numerous outdoor pursuits including skiing, horseback riding, tennis and hiking...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2013
Mandy Scott grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts where she enjoyed numerous outdoor pursuits including skiing, horseback riding, tennis and hiking...
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Marga Morrissey
Marga Morrissey
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born and raised in New York, Marga attended high school in Manhattan. Commuting daily to the city gave her a sense of independence and a strong desire for adventure...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Born and raised in New York, Marga attended high school in Manhattan. Commuting daily to the city gave her a sense of independence and a strong desire for adventure...
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Maria Sceva
Maria Sceva
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Maria was born and raised in Oregon, spending her summers outdoors. Her first real taste of travel came at 10 when her grandparents took her and her brother on a summer road trip...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Maria was born and raised in Oregon, spending her summers outdoors. Her first real taste of travel came at 10 when her grandparents took her and her brother on a summer road trip...
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Mariah Sbrocca
Mariah Sbrocca
Adventure Fulfillment Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Mariah grew up in Niwot on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies as part of a very adventurous family, spending many hours backpacking, skiing, kayaking and rock climbing in mountains...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Mariah grew up in Niwot on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies as part of a very adventurous family, spending many hours backpacking, skiing, kayaking and rock climbing in mountains...
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Mark Calder
Mark Calder
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff MemberSince: 2015
A veteran traveler who has visited 39 countries, Mark loves to share his global knowledge with anyone who will listen—so it’s appropriate that he holds a position as an Adventure Concierge...
Nat Hab Staff Member
A veteran traveler who has visited 39 countries, Mark loves to share his global knowledge with anyone who will listen—so it’s appropriate that he holds a position as an Adventure Concierge...
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Mark Hickey
Mark Hickey
Creative Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2002
Mark was born in Hinsdale, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Part of an active family, Mark's appreciation of the outdoors was instilled at an early age. Camping and fishing trips played a big part in his...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2002
Mark was born in Hinsdale, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Part of an active family, Mark's appreciation of the outdoors was instilled at an early age. Camping and fishing trips played a big part in his...
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Mark Jordahl
Mark Jordahl
Conservation Travel Writer & Editor
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
Mark has spent more than 20 years working in conservation and travel and is passionate about helping people learn about and explore the world's most amazing natural places...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2016
Mark has spent more than 20 years working in conservation and travel and is passionate about helping people learn about and explore the world's most amazing natural places...
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Marybeth Coghill
Marybeth Coghill
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Marybeth grew up exploring the Pacific Northwest, searching for agates on Puget Sound shorelines and trekking through Seattle's urban parks and forests...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Marybeth grew up exploring the Pacific Northwest, searching for agates on Puget Sound shorelines and trekking through Seattle's urban parks and forests...
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Mat Unger
Mat Unger
Director of Information Technology
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Mat has been on the move all his life. Born in Chicago, raised in both East Berlin and Denver, Mat is a traveler at heart. Before joining Natural Habitat Adventures, he studied aerospace sciences at the...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Mat has been on the move all his life. Born in Chicago, raised in both East Berlin and Denver, Mat is a traveler at heart. Before joining Natural Habitat Adventures, he studied aerospace sciences at the...
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Matt Goddard
Matt Goddard
Director of Adventure Funds
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001
Born and raised in Colorado, Matt has a natural affinity for the mountains and nature. He spent his childhood hiking and camping, exploring the backcountry. In 1992 he moved to Durango to take...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001
Born and raised in Colorado, Matt has a natural affinity for the mountains and nature. He spent his childhood hiking and camping, exploring the backcountry. In 1992 he moved to Durango to take...
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Mayella “Maya” Krause
Mayella “Maya” Krause
Marketing Project Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Hailing from the picturesque town of São Bento do Sul in Brazil, Mayella has always been known as a force of nature—sometimes quite literally. With a razor-sharp passion for all things...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Hailing from the picturesque town of São Bento do Sul in Brazil, Mayella has always been known as a force of nature—sometimes quite literally. With a razor-sharp passion for all things...
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Megan Bryant
Megan Bryant
Director of Custom Africa
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2012
Megan was born in Oklahoma, but didn’t stay there long. In fact, in her first 10 years, her father’s career took the family of four to Texas, Florida and Mississippi, ending up in north...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2012
Megan was born in Oklahoma, but didn’t stay there long. In fact, in her first 10 years, her father’s career took the family of four to Texas, Florida and Mississippi, ending up in north...
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Megan Koelemay
Megan Koelemay
Director of Digital Marketing
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2009
Born in Texas and raised in Louisville, Colorado, Megan spent family vacations camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains. She quickly developed a love for nature photography and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2009
Born in Texas and raised in Louisville, Colorado, Megan spent family vacations camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains. She quickly developed a love for nature photography and...
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Mike Hillman
Mike Hillman
Photography Adventures Co-Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Mike grew up in the North Woods of Michigan and spent his early years learning all he could about the natural world. As an Eagle Scout, he led...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Mike grew up in the North Woods of Michigan and spent his early years learning all he could about the natural world. As an Eagle Scout, he led...
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Nancy MacLean
Nancy MacLean
Air Travel Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
Nancy’s roots in New England run deep. Born and raised in coastal Massachusetts, she’s proud to have a great-grandfather who was a schooner builder in Gloucester...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2019
Nancy’s roots in New England run deep. Born and raised in coastal Massachusetts, she’s proud to have a great-grandfather who was a schooner builder in Gloucester...
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Natalie Baker
Natalie Baker
Office Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Natalie is a Colorado native with a traveler’s soul and a huge heart who grew up camping, skiing and exploring the backcountry trails of the Rocky Mountains...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Natalie is a Colorado native with a traveler’s soul and a huge heart who grew up camping, skiing and exploring the backcountry trails of the Rocky Mountains...
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Niceto Yalan
Niceto Yalan
Adventure Director, Peru and Ecuador
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Niceto, or Nice (pronounced "Knee-Say") was born in a small village in the foothills of the Andes in Central Peru. He grew up camping with his parents on the beach and picking avocados and mangoes...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Niceto, or Nice (pronounced "Knee-Say") was born in a small village in the foothills of the Andes in Central Peru. He grew up camping with his parents on the beach and picking avocados and mangoes...
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Nick Grossman
Nick Grossman
Director of Marketing Production
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Growing up at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Nick took advantage of convenient access to the many incredible outdoor opportunities that Colorado has to offer...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2015
Growing up at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Nick took advantage of convenient access to the many incredible outdoor opportunities that Colorado has to offer...
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Rachel Milton
Rachel Milton
Director of Adventure Fulfillment
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Growing up in Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country, Rachel's early nature adventures embraced the Cajun way of life by sharing the outdoors with alligators and mosquitoes...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2018
Growing up in Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country, Rachel's early nature adventures embraced the Cajun way of life by sharing the outdoors with alligators and mosquitoes...
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Rachel Sullard
Rachel Sullard
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rachel grew up in Kansas, where she enjoyed a mix of city life and outdoor adventure, never short on incredible sunsets. When she wasn’t traveling the U.S. for cheer competitions...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rachel grew up in Kansas, where she enjoyed a mix of city life and outdoor adventure, never short on incredible sunsets. When she wasn’t traveling the U.S. for cheer competitions...
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Rasa Zukaite
Rasa Zukaite
Adventure Sales Associate Manager & Lindblad Voyage Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rasa was born and raised in the small Baltic nation of Lithuania. She grew up in Kaunas, a charming city in the middle of the country, and spent summers...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rasa was born and raised in the small Baltic nation of Lithuania. She grew up in Kaunas, a charming city in the middle of the country, and spent summers...
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Renata Haas
Renata Haas
Head of Adventure Operations
North America
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
Proudly calling the “Cheese State” her home, this Wisconsite started her outdoor adventures at a young age like any good outdoor enthusiast by playing in the dirt...
North America
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2014
Proudly calling the “Cheese State” her home, this Wisconsite started her outdoor adventures at a young age like any good outdoor enthusiast by playing in the dirt...
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Rhoslyn Anderson
Rhoslyn Anderson
Field Staff Facilitator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rhoslyn was born and raised in Homer, Alaska. Growing up on a property in the woods overlooking Kachemak Bay, she always felt connected to nature, from building forts in the yard...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Rhoslyn was born and raised in Homer, Alaska. Growing up on a property in the woods overlooking Kachemak Bay, she always felt connected to nature, from building forts in the yard...
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Rick Guthke
Rick Guthke
Chief Sales Officer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1999
Rick was raised outside of Cambridge in Massachusetts, but spent all his summers and Christmas vacations with his extended family in Germany. His parents always combined these family visits...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1999
Rick was raised outside of Cambridge in Massachusetts, but spent all his summers and Christmas vacations with his extended family in Germany. His parents always combined these family visits...
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Sandy Shannon
Sandy Shannon
Head of Adventure Operations
Europe, Asia, Latin America & Polar Regions
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001
Growing up in the Midwest, Sandy got her first taste of international travel on a two-week high school trip to Europe. She continued this interest in foreign affairs...
Europe, Asia, Latin America & Polar Regions
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2001
Growing up in the Midwest, Sandy got her first taste of international travel on a two-week high school trip to Europe. She continued this interest in foreign affairs...
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Sara Higgins
Sara Higgins
Senior Adventure Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010
Sara grew up in the great state of New Jersey (the nice part, not like Ben) with wanna-be-ski-bum-but-became-lawyers-instead parents and two older brothers who made sure she could climb...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2010
Sara grew up in the great state of New Jersey (the nice part, not like Ben) with wanna-be-ski-bum-but-became-lawyers-instead parents and two older brothers who made sure she could climb...
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Sarah Davenport
Sarah Davenport
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sarah spent much of her childhood attending Cornhusker football games, playing music, and going on cross-country road trips to the Grand Canyon...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sarah spent much of her childhood attending Cornhusker football games, playing music, and going on cross-country road trips to the Grand Canyon...
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Sarah Hazlitt
Sarah Hazlitt
Operations Coordinator
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Sarah was born and raised in Hector, a small town in western New York in the Finger Lakes Region, and is the 7th generation of a fruit farming family. Growing up, she spent most of her time exploring creeks and gorges or the lake...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Sarah was born and raised in Hector, a small town in western New York in the Finger Lakes Region, and is the 7th generation of a fruit farming family. Growing up, she spent most of her time exploring creeks and gorges or the lake...
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Sarah Knight
Sarah Knight
Adventure Prep Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998
Born and raised in Colorado, Sarah was introduced to adventure at an early age. Childhood vacations were spent hiking, camping, backpacking and skiing with her parents and brother...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998
Born and raised in Colorado, Sarah was introduced to adventure at an early age. Childhood vacations were spent hiking, camping, backpacking and skiing with her parents and brother...
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Sarah Raby
Sarah Raby
Head of Adventure Operations
Africa & South Pacific
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2007
Raised in the Fox River Valley 40 miles west of Chicago, Sarah was centrally located to roam the U.S. at a very young age. Some of her fondest memories include...
Africa & South Pacific
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2007
Raised in the Fox River Valley 40 miles west of Chicago, Sarah was centrally located to roam the U.S. at a very young age. Some of her fondest memories include...
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Shelby Campbell
Shelby Campbell
Guest Accounts Operations Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2006
Shelby has always had a passion for new places to visit, the outdoors and new friends to meet. Growing up in Milwaukee, WI there was always something new to do. Whether it was camping...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2006
Shelby has always had a passion for new places to visit, the outdoors and new friends to meet. Growing up in Milwaukee, WI there was always something new to do. Whether it was camping...
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Shelley Suri
Shelley Suri
Travel Desk Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Shelley loves to travel to unexplored destinations and is very passionate about nature. She graduated from college with a degree in travel and tourism and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Shelley loves to travel to unexplored destinations and is very passionate about nature. She graduated from college with a degree in travel and tourism and...
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Stacey Dixson
Stacey Dixson
Adventure Director
NHA Staff Member Since: 2022
Born and raised in North Carolina, Stacey spent summers at the beach and winters on family adventures in the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains. During her junior year at UNC Chapel Hill...
NHA Staff Member Since: 2022
Born and raised in North Carolina, Stacey spent summers at the beach and winters on family adventures in the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains. During her junior year at UNC Chapel Hill...
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Suzanne Spencer
Suzanne Spencer
Adventure Director - Custom Africa
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Suzanna was born and raised in the Granite State, New Hampshire. She developed a love of travel and peanut butter sandwiches as a young child when her family packed her and her two siblings...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2005
Suzanna was born and raised in the Granite State, New Hampshire. She developed a love of travel and peanut butter sandwiches as a young child when her family packed her and her two siblings...
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Suzanne Hunt
Suzanne Hunt
Adventure Gear Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2000
Suzanne grew up in Massachusetts and headed to Colorado in 1980 where she fell in love with the magical Rocky Mountain beauty and has called Boulder home ever since. She has always loved to...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2000
Suzanne grew up in Massachusetts and headed to Colorado in 1980 where she fell in love with the magical Rocky Mountain beauty and has called Boulder home ever since. She has always loved to...
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Tara Dunn
Tara Dunn
Administrative Assistant
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in the Denver, Colorado area, Tara was encouraged to spend time outside cultivating a relationship with nature as a child. She spent summers in Steamboat Springs and enjoying the outdoors...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Born and raised in the Denver, Colorado area, Tara was encouraged to spend time outside cultivating a relationship with nature as a child. She spent summers in Steamboat Springs and enjoying the outdoors...
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Ted Martens
Ted Martens
Chief Marketing Officer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011
Ted’s journey into the travel and tourism industry began the summer after his sophomore year of college. A two-month backpacking trip throughout Europe ignited what has come to be...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011
Ted’s journey into the travel and tourism industry began the summer after his sophomore year of college. A two-month backpacking trip throughout Europe ignited what has come to be...
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Theresa Muczynski
Theresa Muczynski
Adventure Payables Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Theresa grew up in Michigan, riding bikes on rural roads and climbing trees with her older brother. Winters of sledding, ice skating and creating snow angels...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Theresa grew up in Michigan, riding bikes on rural roads and climbing trees with her older brother. Winters of sledding, ice skating and creating snow angels...
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Tom Mountford
Tom Mountford
Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born and raised in England, Tom’s first forays into international travel began when he was offered diplomatic postings in Mumbai, India, and then Shanghai, China, with the UK Foreign Service...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2023
Born and raised in England, Tom’s first forays into international travel began when he was offered diplomatic postings in Mumbai, India, and then Shanghai, China, with the UK Foreign Service...
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Tonya Nelson
Tonya Nelson
Adventure Concierge
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Tonya grew up in the Denver area and developed a love for travel early on, a perk of being an only child tagging along on travels with Mom and Dad. Her love of travel was ignited...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2021
Tonya grew up in the Denver area and developed a love for travel early on, a perk of being an only child tagging along on travels with Mom and Dad. Her love of travel was ignited...
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Tracy Schuh
Tracy Schuh
Junior Front-End Web Developer
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Tracy grew up in San Diego and spent summers camping and boating on the Colorado River in Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Always more comfortable being outside than indoors, she enjoyed de than indoors, she enjoyed...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Tracy grew up in San Diego and spent summers camping and boating on the Colorado River in Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Always more comfortable being outside than indoors, she enjoyed de than indoors, she enjoyed...
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Valerie Gleaton
Valerie Gleaton
Content Marketing Manager
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Valerie’s childhood in Alabama—one of the most biodiverse states in the country—afforded her plenty of opportunities to explore nature, from camping and backpacking in the national forests and...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2022
Valerie’s childhood in Alabama—one of the most biodiverse states in the country—afforded her plenty of opportunities to explore nature, from camping and backpacking in the national forests and...
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Valerie Wimberly
Valerie Wimberly
Sky Ambassador
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998
Growing up in a Navy family, Valerie lived in a different state every year of her life from Alaska to Hawaii, from east coast to west. The love of travel and experiencing new and interesting places...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1998
Growing up in a Navy family, Valerie lived in a different state every year of her life from Alaska to Hawaii, from east coast to west. The love of travel and experiencing new and interesting places...
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Wendy Klausner
Wendy Klausner
Senior Adventure Specialist
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996
After graduating from Wharton Business School with an undergraduate degree and an MBA from New York University, Wendy worked for nine years in traditional marketing roles...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 1996
After graduating from Wharton Business School with an undergraduate degree and an MBA from New York University, Wendy worked for nine years in traditional marketing roles...
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Wendy Redal
Wendy Redal
Editorial Director
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011
Wendy’s passions are travel, nature and communication, which intersect in her position as Nat Hab's head writer and editor. A Northwest native who got hooked on the Colorado...
Nat Hab Staff Member Since: 2011
Wendy’s passions are travel, nature and communication, which intersect in her position as Nat Hab's head writer and editor. A Northwest native who got hooked on the Colorado...
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