Meet Our Team
Kristen Fernandez
Managing Partner
In 2013 Kristen established Larchmont based Elli Travel Group after developing her love for travel planning. Meet Kristen
Cori Abbruzzese
Luxury Travel Advisor
203.216.9392
Based in Park City, UT Cori Abbruzzese joined Elli Travel as an independent affiliate in 2019. For over 35 years, she has traveled the world. Meet Cori.
Jessica Anfang
Luxury Travel Advisor
347.621.8629
Jess is originally from the West Coast and loves planning travel, especially to the Rocky Mountains and Hawaiian Islands. She previously worked in fashion merchandising. Meet Jess.
Lucy Beck
Luxury Travel Advisor
203.260.0638
Lucy formerly had a career on Wall Street, before she took an extended break to raise her two sons. During that time she planned many memorable family vacations. Meet Lucy
Rebecca Bruno
Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor
917.282.5612
Rebecca has been as an avid traveler and planner for years, and now leads a team of advisors at Elli Travel Group. Meet Rebecca
Patricia Cadilla
Luxury Travel Advisor
239.961.7013
Patricia caught the travel bug over 20 years ago while studying abroad in Milan, Italy and has been to over 30 countries and is a bona fide international foodie! Meet Patricia
Sonya Cashner
Luxury Travel Advisor
732.533.4703
With over 30+ years experience in advertising, fashion, publishing and franchise ownership, Sonya enjoys planning luxury travel for her clients. Meet Sonya
Erica Coblenz
Luxury Travel Advisor
704.962.5617
Erica's career before travel started in marketing for companies such as Barnes & Noble.com, Publishers Clearing House.com and CD Now. Meet Erica.
Corey Cook
Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor
917.923.5289
Corey has worked in the travel business for the majority of her career, including her current undertaking as the owner of Fifi + Hop, a travel blog dedicated to travel guides, tips and reviews. Meet Corey.
Elizabeth Detmer
Luxury Travel Advisor
240.731.1228
Elizabeth is a bona fide beach aficionado naming Poipu Beach on Kauai, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos and Smuggler's Cove in St. Lucia as three of her all-time favorites. Meet Elizabeth
Marie DiPalma
Luxury Travel Advisor
203.981.9295
Marie loves traveling and some of her most memorable trips have been to Argentina, Europe, Morocco and the Amalfi Coast. Marie's trips are filled with exploring local attractions, indulging in authentic cuisine and relaxing while taking in her surroundings. Meet Marie
Suzanne Ferrando
Luxury Travel Advisor
201.400.9168
Based in Bergen County, NJ Suzanne caught the travel bug at an early age and has always helped plan travel for family and friends. Meet Sue.
Michele Gabel
Luxury Travel Advisor
516.658.8667
Michele has traveled around the world, to 25 countries. Some of Michele's favorite destinations include Italy, Greece, Israel, South Africa, and Costa Rica. Meet Michele.
Melissa Gaynor
Luxury Travel Advisor
914.715.8415
Jennifer Gerard
Luxury Travel Advisor
914.539.7293
Jennifer has over 35 years planning travel for clients, from generational family vacationing to sailing the Mediterranean on the tall sailing ships of the Star Clipper Cruise Line. Meet Jennifer
Jodi Gordon
Luxury Travel Advisor
917.587.0172
Jodi was born in South Africa and has traveled extensively. Some favorite destinations are Israel, Egypt, France, Bora Bora, and Greece. Meet Jodi
Adriana Greco
Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor
914.539.7293
Adriana has been creating travel memories for clients since 1994 and enjoys planning beach vacations and European family adventures. Meet Adriana
Amy Guenzl
Luxury Travel Advisor
914.381.5770
Amy leverages her passion for travel and her skill planning travel – along with her love for making lists and checking things off! Meet Amy
Suzie Hanna
Luxury Travel Advisor
914.879.5006
Suzie shares a wealth of first hand travel knowledge and can assist with anything from a one night getaway, to a milestone birthday trip, anniversary, honeymoon, babymoon, family vacation, or an unforgettable girls trip. Meet Suzie.
Heidi Kay
Luxury Travel Advisor
231.835.0836
Heidi has had the opportunity to intimately know Japan, Norway and Vietnam from her extended time living there and has traveled throughout the majority of East and Southeast Asia, Scandinavia and Western Europe as well as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Belize, Oman and the UAE. Meet Heidi.
Jamie Leahy
Luxury Travel Advisor
917.833.9223
Jamie has planned & enjoyed trips around the world, with family, friends & even solo, for nearly 20 years, and enjoys helping others with their ideal curated journeys. Meet Jamie.
Erika Lee
Luxury Travel Advisor
917.612.2495
Erika's most recent memorable trip was to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe where they visited Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Meet Erika.
Luxury Travel Advisor
917.592.8184
Marybeth has visited 21 countries & traveled throughout the United States. Some favorite places have included surfing in Hawaii, riding camels in Morocco, hiking Petit Piton in St. Lucia, experiencing La Samana Santa in Spain, visiting family in Ireland, golfing in Bermuda & skiing the back bowls of Colorado & Utah. Meet Marybeth
Naomi Lowenthal
Luxury Travel Advisor
914.419.6093
Naomi has been traveling for as long she can remember and is excited to return to her roots in the travel industry. Meet Naomi.
Amy Nelson
Luxury Travel Advisor
203.952.4219
For Amy, traveling has always been a way of life. Amy has lived in seven countries and has spent more then 20 years in the aviation & travel industry. Meet Amy.
Sara Parent
Luxury Travel Advisor
917.509.6320
Sara relishes planning vacations to celebrate important moments in life. Sara's favorite trips include a healthy mix of relaxation, adventure, and education. Sara is an independent affiliate of Elli Travel. Meet Sara
Primmer Travel Team
917.991.0846
Lisa established the Primmer Travel Team to provide clients a white glove, seamless travel planning experience. The Primmer Travel Team shares a commitment to service while providing broad destination knowledge. Meet the Primmer Travel Team
Jenny Reynolds
Luxury Travel Advisor
646.334.2007
Jenny has had a taste for travel her entire life. She lived in both Brussels and then Greece as a child until her parents settled back to England where she studied catering and hospitality in London's renowned Westminster College. Meet Jenny
Jessica Tuck
Luxury Travel Advisor
908.230.2327
Jessica was born with the travel bug. Her thirst for adventure has taken her to over 50 countries across 6 continents. Meet Jessica.
Lisa Primmer
Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor
917.991.0846
Lisa leads the Primmer Travel Team at Elli Travel. Lisa has spent years advising family & friends on their travels, as well as planning for herself and her own family. Meet Lisa
Samantha Shaw
Luxury Travel Advisor
862.324.1255
Sam is most at peace and relaxed at a beach destination. Sam’s personal draw toward wellness gives her insight into experiences targeted toward health and wellness at a luxury level. Meet Samantha.
Tara Ulrich
Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor
917.861.4326
Tara joined Elli Travel with a passion for helping amazing people find their next great escapes and getaways. Meet Tara.
Wendy Woodford
Financial Analyst
Wendy joined Elli Travel in 2018 as an Financial Analyst. Wendy attended Washington University for undergrad and earned her MBA from Georgetown University. Meet Wendy