Janet grew up in Michigan and earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan. After 20 years in environmental consulting, she shifted her focus to conservation travel and has never looked back. She’s lived in Virginia, Florida, Hawaii, and now Colorado, where she enjoys life with her high school sweetheart, three incredible kids, and two sweet dogs. Inspired daily by the beauty of the Rockies, she feels fortunate to have raised her family in such a remarkable place.

Her love for nature began in childhood, exploring the forest near her home, spotting deer, building forts, and discovering snakes. Family camping trips nurtured that spirit of adventure, which later evolved into travels across nearly every U.S. state and destinations around the world—including Africa, Europe, South America, Central America, Canada, the Dalmatian Coast, and the Galapagos Islands.

Janet thrives on outdoor experiences—hiking, skiing, camping, biking, and photographing the natural world. For her, adventure travel means slowing down, connecting with nature, and creating lasting memories. Favorite moments include snorkeling with turtles, penguins, and sharks; viewing glaciers and the northern lights; spotting wolves and pumas; safari drives in Botswana; whitewater canoeing in Canada; experiencing new cultures; and, most of all, traveling with her family.