Meet Our Travel Advisors
Meet the travel advisors behind Willamette International Travel. Based in Portland, Oregon, our team has spent decades turning big travel dreams into trips that actually deliver. Each advisor brings their own specialties, their own favorite corners of the world, and a real passion for getting the details right.
New here, or booking your tenth trip with us? Either way, you get a dedicated travel advisor who listens first and then builds an itinerary around what you actually want. From a first cruise to a once-in-a-lifetime safari, our advisors have the firsthand experience to make it happen.
Get to know the team below, then reach out to start planning with the advisor who fits your trip.
Malolo Island, Fiji
Jenna Alexander
Travel Advisor
Jenna has an adventurous spirit and has always been an explorer at heart. Her first solo backpacking trip through India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka was culture shock in the best way, and it sparked a lifelong passion for global travel. She specializes in tropical island destinations like the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the South Pacific, as well as Latin America, drawing from years of hands-on experience planning custom adventures through Costa Rica, Peru, and beyond. Jenna takes great care in crafting each trip through thoughtful conversations and trusted recommendations, and finds true joy in hearing clients’ favorite stories once they return.
African Bush Elephant
Kathryn Stewart
Travel Advisor
Kathryn’s travel career began in 1997, and the international experiences since have deepened her understanding of different cultures and fueled her passion for travel. After a hiatus, she joined the Willamette team in May 2022 and set sail on an Alaskan cruise that June. She’s dedicated to helping clients plan their dream vacations, making sure they come home with unforgettable experiences and deeper cultural insight.
Sunset at Mount Batur, Bali
Barb Baumer
Travel Advisor
Barb started in the travel industry in 1975 in Berkeley, CA. Growing up, she’s lived in Massachusetts, Mexico City, and Geneva. Her traveler soul blossomed during the many trips she took as a girl, and by now Barb has been to countless destinations all over the world.
Nancy Fowler
Director of Agency Operations
Nancy started in the travel industry in 1978. She is a Master Cruise Counselor and enjoys matching her clients to their perfect ship and cruise experience. Nancy grew up on the Oregon coast and learned to drive on a tractor. Now she has traveled via submarine, ships of all sizes, helicopters, float planes, aircrafts, and the Concorde.
With Gratitude
Pam Davis
Travel Advisor — RETIRED
Pam Davis retired in February 2025 after a wonderful career in travel. She caught the bug young, road-tripping across North America with her family, and had visited 48 states and nearly every Canadian province before she finished elementary school. That early love of travel carried into a long career as a knowledgeable, much-loved advisor. Thank you for everything, Pam!
Travel Advisor FAQs
What does a travel advisor do?
A travel advisor plans, books, and fine-tunes your trip from start to finish, using firsthand knowledge and trusted supplier relationships to handle the details you don’t want to. Think of them as your personal guide before, during, and after you travel.
Where are we based?
All of our advisors work out of Willamette International Travel in Portland, Oregon, and they plan trips for clients across the country and around the world.
How do I choose the right advisor for my trip?
Browse the bios above and look for the specialties that match your destination, whether that’s tropical islands, cruising, or Latin America. Not sure? Contact us and we’ll match you with the right advisor.
What kinds of trips do your advisors plan?
A bit of everything: cruises, safaris, custom European itineraries, tropical getaways, and more. Each advisor brings their own areas of deep experience.