Job title: Director of Educational Institution Outreach
Worked at Holbrook Travel since: January 2012
Born: Durham, NC
Michelle received a BA in latin american studies, a BS in journalism at Boston University, an MA in Latin American studies at UT Austin, and is currently pursing an MBA at Elon University. The best places she has gone are Ethiopia, Colombia, and Australia. She has a lot of places left she would still like to go, including Asheville, NC and Botswana. Her hobbies and interests include photography, fundraising for Safe Passage, and volunteering at various organizations in the community.
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Photo of the Month: December 2025
Above: The critically endangered Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) is a magnificent species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. These macaws heavily rely on the mountain almond tree
Holbrook’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the world traveler or nature lover in your life — or want to drop a hint about your own wish list — here are a few ideas to inspire you!
Learning, Connecting, and Birdwatching at the Belize Birding Festival
Guest post by Holbrook Ambassador Debbie JordanEarlier this month, I was honored to represent Holbrook as the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Belize Birding Festival. Way down in the southeast co