Jenny has worked in the travel industry for 23 years. Her interest in diving began in the frigid Canadian waters near Edmonton in 1988. Since, she has dived and traveled the world. After years of travel and experience she decided to spread her knowledge with scuba divers worldwide. She bought Reef & Rainforest in 2001 and has diligently worked at expanding it since. Now serving as the President of the company, she continues to plan exciting adventures for her clients. She loves all things related to water and is an avid swimmer, skier, and diver.

Always a fan of jumping in with both feet, Katie´s first international travel experience was a 10 month backpacking trip through South & Southeast Asia after college. After a few more trips to Asia and Central America, her love of travel led her to Reef & Rainforest. Starting with her original interest in Southeast Asia, years of diving and traveling Reef & Rainforest´s destinations has provided her with a wealth of knowledge about Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, the Arctic and Egypt.

Katie is the staff member who has been with Reef & Rainforest the longest... longer even than Jenny! She currently resides in San Francisco.

Meghan caught the dive bug at a young age and was certified on her twelfth birthday. After finishing college in North Carolina and a quick stint in her home-state of Florida, she decided she needed a change. With her dog Harley at her side, they jumped in the car and headed for San Francisco where her passion for travel and scuba diving led her to Reef and Rainforest. Meghan is excited to broaden her horizons and share her enthusiasm and knowledge with others to help them plan their ultimate vacation.

In 1997 after a summer in Europe and stint in San Francisco, Cliff jumped on a plane bound for the South Pacific. One year later, he returned with his backpack, a lifetime of memories and a dive certification. After 3 years with Backroads, Cliff joined Reef & Rainforest in 2002. Since then he has travelled back to the South Pacific as well as SE Asia diving the Maldives, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Palau and Yap. In 2007, Cliff took the “trip of a lifetime” to South Africa and Kenya. Focusing on luxury, diving and sustainable tourism, Cliff strives to design his client’s “trip of a lifetime” every time! Outside of work, he loves spending time with his dog Bella. His hobbies include photography, tennis, art and fashion.

Julie was named Chief of Operations for Reef and Rainforest in January of 2010. She oversees marketing, trade shows, human resources, and other day to day operations. Previously, she owned and operated her own dive store in Oklahoma for seven years. From 2002 until 2009, Julie was employed by Divers Alert Network (DAN). She represented DAN in the field, managed trade shows, and conducted advertising sales for their magazine, Alert Diver. Julie is a PADI Master Instructor and has been an active technical diver.

When she’s not spreading the word about Reef & Rainforest, Julie is either enjoying a good Indie band rock-show with her fiancé, Matt or attending a yoga class.

Harley is well traveled with trips to Napa, CA and Florida under her collar. She loves a butt scratch, but dislikes any person wearing a uniform. Specifically, UPS, FEDEX and Office Depot delivery people. Don't try to sneak up the stairs in a hat or sunglasses, she's sure to announce your arrival with a bark or two.

Dawn is the head of our accounting department. She loves to travel almost as much as she loves preparing tax returns. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Spain, Dawn eventually ended up in California and found her way to Reef & Rainforest. She works with us one day a week and helps us keep track of our finances. She works with Francilene and all our agents, and we love her for it. Dawn lives with her son and traveling companion, Dakota, and their two Jack Russel Terriers, Max and Maddie.

Francilene joined us in early 2007 and runs the day to day accounting and bookkeeping. Her amazing efficiency and accuracy with numbers makes Dawn especially fond of her. In May of 2000, she left behind her family and the beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and moved to California. With only a suit case in her hand, she embarked on an exciting life changing adventure in hopes of learning English. With the help of a long time friend and determination, she has more than accomplished that goal. While on vacation in Santa Cruz a few years later, she met her husband Brent. They have a new baby boy and have been happily married since 2005. When she is not working with numbers, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and relaxing at the beach.