Meet The Green Edventures Team

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Tara — The Believer

Tara believes ordinary people can do extraordinary things. She sees possibility where others see limitations and inspires women to take the first step toward adventures they never thought possible.

Carrie — The Organizer

Carrie keeps us all organized. She is the helpful person behind all of those payment reminders and requests for documentation completion. Have questions about payments? Carrie is your go to person to get it handled quickly

Lori — The Connector

Lori creates community wherever she goes. Through stories, laughter, curiosity, and genuine conversation, she helps strangers become friends and turns shared adventures into lasting connections.

Emily — The Heart of the Journey

Emily believes every traveler deserves their own extraordinary experience. With compassion, thoughtfulness, and a calm presence, she ensures each person feels seen, supported, and cared for throughout the journey.

Kristen — The Changemaker

Kristen believes that understanding nature is the first step toward protecting it. Through education, adventure, and decades of conservation work, she inspires people to care deeply about the natural world and become agents of positive change.

Aimee — The Force of Nature

With boundless energy, optimism, and passion, Aimee inspires people to engage fully with the world around them and leave a positive impact wherever they go.

Cynthia — The Empowerer

Cynthia helps women discover strengths they didn’t know they had. Through encouragement, inclusion, and quiet confidence, she creates an environment where people feel supported, capable, and ready to embrace new challenges.

Kelly — The Wonder Seeker

Kelly helps people rediscover awe. Whether it’s a whale breaching, an iceberg drifting by, or a scarlet macaw flying overhead, she reminds travelers to slow down, stay curious, and marvel at the world around them.

Tara Short - The Believer

Tara believes ordinary people can do extraordinary things. She sees possibility where others see limitations and inspires women to take the first step toward adventures they never thought possible.

Tara discovered her love for ocean life and exploration as a child, vividly imagining herself snorkeling in her grandparents’ suburban Chicago swimming pool, surrounded by dolphins and vibrant fish. These playful beginnings sparked a lifelong passion for the natural world.

In 2008, Tara transformed her love for nature, culture, and education into Green Edventures, a carbon-neutral, eco-adventure company. Initially focused on science trips for teachers and their students, Green Edventures has since expanded to offer a wide range of transformative experiences. From women’s travel groups to wellness retreats and even knitting adventures, these tours are designed to connect participants not only with nature but also with local people and their stories.

Tara believes that every person who joins a tour is meant to be there, and she is continually amazed by how beautiful destinations and meaningful experiences can bring strangers together to form lifelong friendships. Through her thoughtfully curated programs, she blends exploration, education, and cultural exchange, creating something for everyone. Her mission is to inspire participants to learn, build meaningful connections, and discover themselves through professionally guided adventures that celebrate the beauty and diversity of our world.

“Having guided thousands of participants on trips across the Americas, I’ve seen how nature and culture can profoundly change lives,” Tara says. “I consider myself a teacher and guide, but in truth, I’m a matchmaker. My role is to set the stage for people to connect with the ocean, rainforest, desert, and the incredible communities that call these places home. My hope is that they’ll not only fall in love with these experiences but also be inspired to protect them.”