A Brilliant Team
With 35 years of combined experience in the travel and tourism industry, Elaine and Brittany create tours with educational moments and cultural discoveries that engage minds, enrich lives, and surpass expectations. Elaine brought this idea to a reality in 2015 with the founding of Brilliant Edventures. Elaine and her team are passionate about instilling their motto into all of the tours they customize, "Always BE learning and exploring... we are students of life!"
Owner & Chief Edventure Maker
27 years in the group travel industry
Founded Brilliant Edventures 9 years ago
Past Executive Director of the SYTA Youth Foundation
Past roles come together for a well-rounded travel industry background:
Meeting Planner
Association Executive
Attraction Sales
Group Travel Sales Director
Has spent the night in all 50 states
World’s Best Yaya!
Chief Financial Officer
9 years in the group travel industry
Earned her B.S. & M.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University
Named a Top Young Professional by the National Tour Association in 2023
Named a 2024 NextGen by Groups Today magazine
Currently serving on the NTA Board of Directors
Has spent the night in all 50 States
Passion for Pickleball!
Vice President & Cruise Specialist
Tour Operations Coordinator
7 Years in the group travel industry
Originally started my career in banking as a Staff Accountant
B.S. in Supply Chain & Information Systems, Penn State University
Married with two adorable children
Loves sunshine, exploring new places, baking sourdough, and staying involved in her kids’ sports and school activities
B.S. in Environmental Science & Physical Geography
Traveled to China, Greece, Caribbean, Canada, Mexico and 10 states and look forward to exploring much more!
Enjoy trying new foods and a proud plant parent.
Why
"Ed"ventures?
We believe all travel is educational, regardless of age!
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