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Meet the Travel Grown Team

At Travel Grown, our planners do more than book trips, we help families make memories that last. Each of our advisors has their own area of expertise, from Disney to cruises to all-inclusive escapes. Click on a team member to learn more and start planning your next trip with them.

Elizabeth Robbins

Elizabeth Robbins

Agency Owner & Travel Planner

Always wanted to be a princess but doesn't meet the height requirements. Loves planning trips for families with school-aged kids and teens. You may find her free-falling on Tower of Terror or taking walks through Fantasyland and Adventureland, just to take in the scenery and details.

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Madison Byrne

Madison Byrne

Travel Planner & Mentor

Believes travel and experiences make the best core memories. Loves planning trips for families big and small, especially families with littles. Expert in finding food-allergy-friendly delights. You may find her dashing around the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, soaring through Pandora on Flight of Passage, or indulging in an ice-cold Dole Whip.

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Savanah Gibson

Savanah Gibson

Travel Planner & Mentor

Worked at Disney Resorts as part of the Disney College Program. Loves planning trips for solo travelers as well as families. You may find her saving the galaxy with the Guardians, dropping into the fifth dimension at Tower of Terror, and having a rootin' tootin' good time on Toy Story Mania!

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Maggie Miller

Maggie Miller

Travel Planner & Mentor

An expert in solo travel who loves traveling to Disney at Christmastime. Enjoys planning trips for families and adult adventurers. You may find her hunting hidden Mickeys or escaping a Yeti on Expedition Everest. Focused on the details and finding the hidden gems.

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Sam Shoenfelt

Sam Shoenfelt

Travel Planner

Sam is a wife and mom of FOUR little princesses! As a loyal Ravenclaw, you could spot her sitting in the darkness of Knockturn Alley enjoying a frozen butterbeer, or waiting for her Slytherin husband to return with Fizzing Whizzbees.

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Ashley Hamrick

Ashley Hamrick

Travel Planner

Food allergy expert. Loves planning Disney adventures and international travel for families. As a pastry chef, she is all about trying new desserts, especially at the parks! Ashley is an annual pass holder who recently completed the four parks in one day challenge.

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Emily Kreutner

Emily Kreutner

Travel Planner

Believes travel is for everyone and that it enriches your soul. Loves planning trips for children with special needs and families with food allergies. You may find her on the PeopleMover or on the wildest ride in the wilderness, Big Thunder Mountain. She loves to hang out at Disney's Boardwalk at night and eat!

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Emily Lissner

Emily Lissner

Travel Planner

Emily has a true passion for finding the best pizza and ice cream at any destination she visits. She loves Disney parks and helping plan travel for all families! You can find her taking in the smell of the Riviera lobby, spoiling her Disney nieces, or riding Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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Kyleekate Farnsworth

Kyleekate Farnsworth

Travel Planner

Believes that Disney truly has something for everyone. Loves planning trips for families with small children and food lovers. You may find her at the Disney Junior Dance Party with her little girl, or soaking up the Wizarding World with her fellow Mudbloods at Universal.

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Tabitha Wallace

Tabitha Wallace

Travel Planner

Tabitha has a passion for the Caribbean and is a Sandals expert. But she fell in love with Disney while sharing it with her kids. She says you're never too old to experience the Disney magic! An annual pass holder who visits the parks every couple of months, you can find her running to the spring roll cart in Magic Kingdom with a Dole Whip in hand.

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Whitney Roberts

Whitney Roberts

Travel Planner

Expert on Disney with a disability and prepared to help families with the Disability Access Service pass. Loves cruising through the Disney parks and on the ocean. You may find her riding rats in France or on a boat in Living with the Land, contemplating how to grow her own food.

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Adamaris Rodriguez

Adamaris Rodriguez

Travel Planner

Will absolutely get just as excited about your vacation as you are! Loves planning for first-timers and families who are ready to experience all the magic without stressing over the details. You may find her taking hundreds of castle pictures, chasing characters, or hunting down all the TikTok must-have snacks.

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Alissa Everett

Alissa Everett

Travel Planner

Grew up somewhere between Cinderella's Castle and Hogwarts, and never really left, still a sucker for a magic wand, a good pair of mouse ears, or an ice cold butterbeer. Her specialty is family travel with toddlers and small kids, but she's just as happy planning multigenerational trips or couples getaways. You may find her walking Main Street just to take in the smells, hunting down snacks with her food-loving boys, or riding The Mummy on repeat before losing herself in Diagon Alley.

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Allison Gilliam

Allison Gilliam

Travel Planner

Disney lover with a serious soft spot for holiday magic. Loves helping families plan unforgettable Disney vacations, especially during the holiday season. You may find her soaking up the holiday decorations, enjoying a festive treat, or planning her next Disney adventure.

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Alison Piccirillo

Alison Piccirillo

Travel Planner

Believes that Disney has something for everyone and there's always something new to experience. She loves planning magical vacations for families with children of all ages, as well as for Disney adults ready to experience the magic themselves. You may find her holding onto her hat while riding the wildest ride in the wilderness or racing toward the road to tomorrow.

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Amanda Bennett

Amanda Bennett

Travel Planner

Twin mom who believes vacations with little ones can still be magical, memorable, and actually enjoyable. Loves helping busy families plan the details so they can spend less time stressing and more time making memories. You may find her at Disney with her girls, relaxing at a resort, or dreaming about her next cruise.

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Ashtyn Marsh

Ashtyn Marsh

Travel Planner

Believes that Disney can heal a heart that's never been broken. Loves planning trips for families with littles or adult-only trips. You can find her always with a snack in hand or thrill-riding through the Twilight Zone.

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Billy Wiginton

Billy Wiginton

Travel Planner

A Disneyland regular who believes the best Disney trips make room for the rides and everything that happens in between. Loves planning trips for families with teens, food lovers, and anyone who wants to experience the details, history, and little things that make Disney special. You may find him drinking a cold brew on Main Street, wandering around Galaxy's Edge, or squeezing in one last ride on the Disneyland Railroad before the park closes.

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Diana Frutos

Diana Frutos

Travel Planner

Mom of two little boys who loves a good family adventure, especially when it takes us to Disneyland in California. Find me at the Pixar Pier, riding the Matterhorn Bobsleds, or grabbing pizza at Pizza Planet.

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Jaimie Spiro

Jaimie Spiro

Travel Planner

Jaimie is always ready for a little adventure and creating memories. You may find her cruising through Mexico on the Gran Fiesta, snacking her way through the World Showcase or soaking up every tropical detail of the Polynesian with a Dole Whip in hand. She loves planning trips for families with growing kiddos and can't wait to help others experience the magic.

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Jasmine Darghali

Jasmine Darghali

Travel Planner

Jasmine believes in creating a little magic in every moment. She loves planning trips for couples and families with young children. You can often find her snacking around the countries in Epcot, riding Slinky Dog Dash, or exploring the Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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Jen Hunt

Jen Hunt

Travel Planner

With Disney in my DNA and a lifelong love of travel, I'm passionate about creating vacations that are just as memorable as the destination itself. Whether it's a Disney adventure, a cruise or somewhere completely new, I love taking the stress out of planning so you can focus on making lasting memories! You'll find me sailing with the pirates singing "Yo Ho, Yo Ho", living with the Land or dreaming about that great big beautiful tomorrow on Carousel of Progress.

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Karli Whitney

Karli Whitney

Travel Planner

A Disney girl through and through! She's always on the hunt for the next iconic Disney snack, the best photo-op, and as many incredible rides as her Lightning Lanes will allow. Whether it's planning a fun-filled family vacation, a couples getaway, a first-ever Disney trip, or helping a seasoned Disney expert take their vacation to the next level, she's ready to add a little extra magic to every detail!

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Kayla Vue

Kayla Vue

Travel Planner

Kayla believes the magic of Disney turns ordinary moments into lifelong memories. She loves helping families with little ones, couples, and those celebrating something special by planning trips that feel personal and easy. You may find her riding Expedition Everest, getting a little sentimental during fireworks, or pin trading - with a cheeseburger egg roll in hand.

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Kendyll West

Kendyll West

Travel Planner

Always wanted to live in a fairytale but they won't let her live at Disneyland. Loves planning trips for everyone and wants to make travel with allergies and celiac disease easier! You may often find her drawing in the Art of Animation Studios, winning races in Cars Land, or fangirling in the Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes.

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Marie McVeigh

Marie McVeigh

Travel Planner

A professional dancer and travel enthusiast who has performed at Walt Disney World, 42 U.S. states, and internationally around the world. Loves planning trips for solo travelers, couples, and families with school-aged kids and teens. You may find her sampling the festival foods around Epcot's World Showcase or dancing along to Fantasmic.

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Nancy Garces

Nancy Garces

Travel Planner

Loves vacation planning almost as much as the vacation itself. She especially loves helping families and Disney adults alike experience the magic of Disney Parks and Disney cruises. From choosing the perfect resort or stateroom to making the most of every magical moment. You may find her strolling down Main Street with the Dapper Dans, sailing the high seas with Captain Mickey, or flying off to Neverland with Peter Pan.

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Rachael Szymkowiak

Rachael Szymkowiak

Travel Planner

Sporadically bursts into Disney song during daily activities, and imagines friendly animals will flock to the windows to listen. Enjoys planning trips for families so little ones can know early on that magic truly does exist. You may find her at Cinderella's Royal Table dining and giggling with Jasmine, or she may be seen riding in a giant Hunny Pot in Fantasyland with her children. Wishes Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was for adults!

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Rachel Albright

Rachel Albright

Travel Planner

Rachel is a lifelong Disney enthusiast and professional vacation daydreamer who believes there's always room for one more trip! She loves planning unforgettable Disney and Universal vacations for families with small children, grown-ups who want to feel like kids again, and fellow food lovers who believe the snacks are part of the experience. You may find her riding the Haunted Mansion and soaking up the spooky magic at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or singing karaoke aboard a Disney Cruise with her family after a beach day at Castaway Cay!

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Randie Miller

Randie Miller

Travel Planner

Always getting lost in a fantasy book and going to a theme park is like a live action experience for her. She loves planning trips for families with kids or for adults only! As a mom, she would tell you that both types of trips are important. You may find her with a butterbeer in one hand and a fun food in the other, b-lining it to the next ride reservation she almost forgot about but doesn't want to miss.

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Samantha Brohman

Samantha Brohman

Travel Planner

Disney-obsessed mom, organization lover, and firm believer that "we'll just wing it" is NOT a vacation plan. I love helping families take the overwhelm out of travel and plan magical vacations that actually feel like a vacation. Whether it's Disney, a cruise, or an all-inclusive getaway, think of me as your travel-planning bestie! Fun fact: I even worked at EPCOT through the Disney College Program!

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Tonya Fons

Tonya Fons

Travel Planner

Loves ALL things Disney: the magic, the food and the flexibility in the types of adventures! She's ready to help you plan your desired adventure regardless of age traveling solo or with the entire family! You may find her enjoying the ambience of the Fex House in Epcot, laughing at the Asian otters in Animal Kingdom to singing along with her arms up on Guardians or Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, or well any of the coasters!

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