Jessica has been to over 60 countries guiding trips in some of the most remote locations in the world. With a BS from Michigan State University, her background is in natural resource management and she is devoutly dedicated to responsible tourism and sees it as one of the best ways to generate and improve local economies without jeopardizing traditional cultures and protecting natural resources. In 2006 she was chosen by the National Wildlife Federation to receive the Women’s Leadership and International Sustainable Development Award, and has worked extensively with many of the world’s top environmental and wildlife conservation organizations.