Our Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is an independent organization set up by Levarté Travel to give our travel advisors a voice in the direction of the company.
We feel it is especially important to be held accountable by those we claim to serve.
The Advisory Board will be there to make sure to let the company know the desires of all our advisors.

Current Board Members

Dawn Ogden
Chairman
Dawn Ogden launched Dawn’s Destinations Travel Service in March 2007. She turned her personal passion for travel into a concierge travel planning service for reunion groups (all-inclusive vacations and cruises) and romance travel (destination weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and vow renewals). She is an active member of the American Society of Travel Advisors, the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist Association, has attained a Master Cruise Counselor designation from CLIA, and is recognized as a IATAN qualified travel advisor.

Kai Solomon
President
Kai has been a resident of Atlanta, Georgia for 18 years and began her career in the travel industry in March 2015. At her previous agency, Kai was a top producing agent, which caused her to be sought after for travel training. Her passion and love for travel is seen through her dedication to helping people fulfill their dreams of exploring new cultures through amazing travel adventures. She has traveled to many destinations and enjoys a wide variety of vacation planning including group travel, honeymoons, cruises, Disney, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Whatever your dream destination is, she will enjoy helping you every step of the way.

Sandy Kelley
Secretary
Sandy has been a Travel Advisor since 2008. She is an Army Veteran, wife, and mother of three. She enjoys seeing different parts of this beautiful world, but she is passionate about learning about them along the way. Her goal for all of her clients is to create memories one destination at a time.

Delores Ali
Board Member
It is always TIME TO plan for TRAVEL, my mantra as the CEO of Blue Heaven Vacations, LLC. After a successful term leading educators to develop hospitality and tourism curriculum, I pursued a “side hustle” in the travel industry. Customizing travel itineraries has been one of my most fulfilling experiences since 2018. I am honored when my clients return home from a memorable group trip, couple’s getaway, or destination celebration coordinated through my full-service travel agency. Blue Heaven Vacations is where superior travel planning happens with a certified travel advisor, who travels too.

Greta Stevens
Board Member
Since 2018, I’ve been a passionate travel advisor, driven by my love for exploring new cultures and meeting diverse people. I thrive on sharing my travel experiences and helping others create unforgettable memories. Alongside my career in travel, I serve as a Capital Accounting Manager for a major hospital system in South Carolina. I’m happily married to my supportive husband for six years, and we’re proud parents to three wonderful children.

Kristie Hawk
Board Member
Kristie is the owner of Hawk Vacations in Royersford, PA. With over eight years of travel industry experience, Kristie blends her travel knowledge with a personalized approach to create unique journeys for her clients. She holds The Travel Institute Certified Travel Associate (CTA) and CLIA Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) designations, is a member of ASTA, and is IATAN-qualified. Kristie has also earned Levarté Travel’s President Club designation for outstanding sales. Beyond travel, Kristie serves as Assistant Principal for Grades K-2, the Vice President of the Royersford Business Association and the Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 482, to support veteran programs.

Michelle Evans
Board Member
With over 18 years of experience in mortgage banking, Michelle transitioned her passion for event planning, particularly weddings, into a thriving side business. Leveraging a love for travel, Michelle later launched a full-service luxury travel agency that specializes in creating unforgettable destination weddings and bespoke travel experiences. Michelle’s expertise blends financial acumen, event coordination, and a deep understanding of luxury travel.

Monica Linden
Board Member
Monica Linden owns A Dash of Travel LLC, a company she founded in 2023 with a mission to do more than just book trips. Her goal is to help clients create lasting memories, one trip at a time. Monica has completed extensive travel vendor training and certifications to ensure she provides top-notch professional service and expertise. She is a member of both ASTA and CLIA and holds her Certified Cruise Counselor (CCC) certification with CLIA. She specializes in group travel, cruise vacations, and Disney experiences. Monica enjoys spending time with her husband, two adult children. Her favorite destination? Not sure yet, she’s still exploring and hasn’t seen them all!

Paul Dabney
Board Member
Paul has been blessed to be able to turn his passion for travel into a wonderful career. He loves seeing new places and making priceless memories with his beautiful wife and kids. Now with 12 years’ experience in the travel industry, Paul helps his clients travel the world and enjoy life.
Paul’s motto is “It’s a Beautiful World and You Should See It.”

Sakeenah Hylton
Board Member
Sakeenah is the passionate and dynamic force behind The Hylton Way Travel Agency. With an eye for detail and a heart for adventure, Sakeenah has dedicated herself to crafting unforgettable travel experiences for her clients. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a thrilling adventure, or a serene retreat, she knows how to make travel dreams come true. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sakeenah is also a proud military wife to an active-duty soldier, which adds a unique perspective and resilience to her travel planning. Her mission is to help you “Vacation The Hylton Wayyyyyy!”

Tamika McRae
Board Member
Owner of Live For A Lifetime Travel, Tamika McRae has been curating unforgettable vacations for others for well over two decades. In 2018, she decided to make it her business. Whether it’s a girl’s trip, family vacation, romantic getaway, destination wedding, honeymoon, or cruise, she takes pride in personalizing every vacation to ensure her clients create memories that will Live For A Lifetime. Tamika is also the proud mother of two amazing adult sons and leverages her background as a Business Systems Analyst to effectively manage her travel business.

Yolanda Beard
Board Member
Yolanda loves to travel and turned her passion into a career with her travel business, B and B Travel Getaways out of Danville VA. She is the wife of a Pastor, has two daughters and one grandson. She has an MBA in Business Administration and is a Senior Business Analyst at a government entity. Because of her education and experience, each client is provided with the utmost professionalism at all times.
About the Advisory Board
How do I Become an Advisory Board Member?
All Active Levarté Travel members are eligible to be part of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board of Directors are empowered to adjust the size of the Advisory Board as they see fit. Considerations might include the need to fill certain committees or replace retiring members.
Advisory Board members get recognition on the Advisory Board web page as well as special perks at Wave Camps, Conventions, Seminars at Sea and other company events. Lori sees this Advisory Board as a stepping stone in your travel career. She wants to be able to recommend members to Travel Industry Advisor boards such as Delta Vacations and Aruba Tourist Advisory Boards.
How is the Advisory Board Organized?
The Advisory Board consists of ten (10) members. There will be three members from each of the subscription levels (LevNew, LevUp, and LevPro).
Members will be selected by Levarté Travel. Additional members as needed and subsequent replacement members (after expirations of their 18-month term) will be determined by the Board following the rules set for in the organization’s Bylaws.
The Advisory Board will be run by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chairperson, President, Vice President and Secretary. These officers will run the Advisory Board. Some duties include organizing and holding regular meetings, creating special committees, and advising Levarté Travel on important issues.