I am the founder and owner of Ascendia Travel Society, a boutique luxury travel agency dedicated to designing seamless, highly personalized journeys. My mission is simple: to curate travel experiences that feel as unique as the people taking them, blending five-star service with meaningful, memorable details.

My love for travel runs deep. Inspired by my father, who served in the Navy under an admiral and shared countless stories of his travels around the world, I grew up with a profound sense of curiosity and wonder. In my twenties, I began exploring on my own, falling in love with Europe’s charm and history, discovering the beauty of quick Mexico & Caribbean getaways, and most recently, cultivating a growing fascination with Japan’s culture and traditions. These experiences fuel my passion for helping clients discover destinations that speak to them personally.

Before launching Ascendia, I built a career in the live music and private events industry, where I spent years orchestrating high-touch experiences for weddings and corporate celebrations. That background has become an asset in travel — especially when it comes to curating group trips. Whether I’m designing an all-female wellness retreat, a multi-generational family celebration, a destination wedding, or a milestone journey, I understand how to create experiences that balance individuality with togetherness, logistics with magic.

At Ascendia, luxury is not defined by a price tag alone. For me, true luxury means thoughtful details, smooth logistics, and accommodations that meet each traveler exactly where they are. Sometimes that’s a five-star resort overlooking the ocean; other times it’s simply ensuring that the trip unfolds gently, easily, and stress-free.

I work with professionals and families who value their time and expect white-glove service. My role is to take care of every detail — from industry connections to behind-the-scenes logistics — so my clients can focus on what matters most: arriving, experiencing, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Ultimately, I believe that travel has the power to change us for the better, to bring people closer together, and to create stories we carry with us forever. It’s my greatest joy and privilege to bring those stories to life through Ascendia Travel Society.