About Adventure Nannies

Christian Bench Del-ong joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2023 as a Marketing Assistant. With a background in sales, graphic design, and media buying, Christian brings a unique blend of skills to our team. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has specialized certifications in e-commerce and advertising.

Christian’s superpowers lie in his expertise in Facebook media buying, video editing, and graphic design.

Originally from Baguio City, Philippines, Christian has traveled to beautiful destinations like Boracay, Hong Kong, and Macau. He continues to reside in Baguio City, where he enjoys spending time with his family and his dog, Luna. In his free time, Christian enjoys going to the gym, playing video games, and exploring new culinary experiences.

We are thrilled to have Christian on our team and grateful for the creativity and expertise he brings to Adventure Nannies.

Brandy founded Adventure Nannies after 8 years of working as a travel nanny herself—cliff diving with kids in Italy, farming in Southern France, attending Burning Man, and learning survival skills in the Rocky Mountain wilderness.

These experiences, combined with Brandy’s background in education reform and gender studies, led her to create Adventure Nannies. Her passion for active families and dynamic visionary leadership has propelled our agency from its infancy into the high-touch boutique nanny agency it is today.

When Brandy isn’t at home with her son and two dogs, she’s out on the road with her husband’s band, The Lumineers.

Rae Stewart joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2023. Hailing from Swaziland in southern Africa, Rae’s journey has been as diverse as her skill set. With a bachelor of science in psychology, focusing on clinical counseling, Rae’s academic prowess doesn’t end there. She’s also an international baccalaureate diploma holder and has certifications in human resources, responsible research conduct, leadership, and success.

Before joining us, Rae wore multiple hats, from being a recruitment consultant and program coordinator to an administrative assistant. Her work as a teacher’s aide, catering to the learning needs of young children, adds a unique touch to her diverse professional background. Rae’s commitment to community and personal growth is evident in her volunteer roles as a peer mentor at Methodist University and peer support at SOS Children’s Villages International. Rae’s wanderlust has taken her to enchanting destinations like Phuket, Thailand, and Kuwait. Having grown up traveling across various African countries, she now calls Fayetteville, North Carolina home. Newlywed to her college love, Rae eagerly looks forward to adding a furry member to their family. Rae loves exploring new coffee spots and capturing moments with her camera during her downtime. We’re thrilled to have Rae’s intuitive and motivational spirit onboard with Adventure Nannies!

Deanna Douglass stepped into the Adventure Nannies realm in 2023. Deanna brings a rich educational background to our team with a B.S. in biology from Texas Woman’s University and an M.Ed. in adult and higher education from the University of Oklahoma. Their action-oriented approach, coupled with adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and compassion, are just a few of the superpowers they wield. Before joining us, Deanna served as a residence director, overseeing both apartment communities and residence halls. This role allowed her to provide experiential learning opportunities, foster community, and support college-age students for over six years. Their passion for education and community-building is evident in every endeavor.

Deanna holds a special place in their heart for Ireland, a country they fell deeply in love with during their visit. Born and raised in League City, TX, Deanna now calls Dallas home, where they share their space with their partner, Alex, and their feline companion, Lady. We’re thrilled to have Deanna and her myriad talents onboard with Adventure Nannies!

Jordan joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2022 as a Candidate Coordinator. After working as an after-school coordinator, a yoga teacher, and an English teacher, Jordan earned a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, an ESL Certification, and is also currently working on her Master’s in Education.

Jordan joins our relationship-building candidate community team with six years of childcare experience, and four years of educator experience.

Jordan has traveled to 28 states and 3 countries and is currently living in Portland, OR with her partner, Nathan, and their adorable fur child, Charlie. In her free time, Jordan loves playing the ukulele, reading, writing, cooking, slack-lining, gardening, diving into anything outdoors or involving dirt, and trampoline jumping.

Madeline joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2022 as a Placement Manager. After working as an accomplished nanny in a variety of environments, as an in-school private tutor, and as a children’s yoga teacher, Madeline earned a Positive Discipline Certification, a 500-hour yoga teacher certification, has completed extensive coursework in Early Childhood Education, and has plans to achieve a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies.

Madeline has eight years of childcare experience, and extensive experience in specialized care for amazing individuals with a variety of different abilities. Madeline possesses the uncanny ability to see the through-lines of people, processes, and behaviors and holds that intuitive, compassionate perception with great empathy.

After traveling throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico prior to the pandemic, Madeline now resides in beautiful Colorado where she enjoys spending her free time with her fiancé doing anything active or competitive, working on jigsaw puzzles, reading, yoga, dancing (all the time), attending live music shows, hiking, antiquing, playing card games with friends, circling around any fire pit/bonfire/fireplace, and indulging in new hobbies.

Jocelyn joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2022 as a Candidate Coordinator. In addition to previously working as a development and onboarding trainer for a benefits administration, Jocelyn is an active and compassionate community member who invests her free time in a variety of volunteer opportunities including helping at local soup kitchens, at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, and at Roberts Farms feeding baby goats and helping with day-to-day work.

Jocelyn joins our relationship-building candidate community team with 4 years of childcare experience, and decades of experience building meaningful connections with individuals from all walks of life. As an experienced traveler, Jocelyn has visited Mexico, El Salvador, Canada, and over 15 states, and is currently living in beautiful Fort Wayne, IN with her partner, Zach, and their adorable American Bully, Onyx. 

Amos joined our team in 2019 after several years of teaching children the joys of performance, storytelling, and self-expression. He helps our processes run flawlessly, provides support in countless administrative ways, and brings strong attention to detail and a sense of humor to our work culture.

Amos lives with his wife and their cats, Beatrice and Lason. While he’s not assisting the team in various tasks, he actively participates in and volunteers with his local theatre and film communities.

Gabi joined our team in 2020 with a variety of experience ranging from nannying to museum programming and education.

Gabi volunteers for local causes she’s passionate about, including the Rotary Youth Exchange program and HeadCount, an organization that registers concertgoers to vote. In her free time she enjoys all things outdoors including camping, biking, backpacking, and climbing, and she’s traveled to more than 20 different countries.

Lindsey Taggart joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2023 as our Candidate Operations Manager. With a Bachelor of Arts from The College of Wooster, Lindsey’s prowess in streamlining and optimizing processes ensures that our candidate operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Before joining us, Lindsey amassed a decade of experience as an ABA therapist for children with autism and spent five years as a full-time nanny. After her work as a nanny, Lindsey joined a staffing agency, first as the Recruitment Director and then as the Operations Director. 

Hailing from Cleveland, OH, Lindsey continues to call it home, where she lives with her husband and their cherished Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Birdie. Her adventures have taken her everywhere, from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches of Cancun. In her leisure time, Lindsey enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, reading, and participating in AKC dog sports with Birdie!

We are thrilled to have Lindsey’s expertise and passion as part of the Adventure Nannies family.

LeAnn joined the team in 2022 after working for 9 years in the marketing industry successfully managing hundreds of client portfolios. LeAnn has always been an adventurer at heart and has traveled throughout Vancouver B.C., Saskatchewan, Mexico, and St. Maarten, and she also backpacked around Costa Rica. Next up on the itinerary: Iceland!

In her free time, LeAnn loves to garden and tend to her small vegetable garden and flower beds in the summertime. She also enjoys yoga, paddle boarding, baking rustic bread, and experimenting with fun recipes. LeAnn lives in Fort Collins, CO with her husband and children, along with their sweet labradoodle, Ruby.

Jade joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2021 with years of collegiate teaching experience (in addition to teaching music and fine arts to all ages).

Jade has traveled the world extensively and had a life-changing experience with a non-profit human trafficking rescue organization in Thailand. She’s an active and engaged community member working to foster a climate of equity, inclusivity, and mutual aid. Jade enjoys spending surfing, weightlifting, cooking delicious homemade meals, wine tasting, and writing poetry and music.

Danielle joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2016 as a social media contractor and became the Marketing Director as the agency grew. Prior to her role with Adventure Nannies, Danielle worked with local and national businesses to develop their branding, social media, SEO, Google Ads, paid social, experiential marketing, business consultation, and growth marketing. Danielle’s limitless curiosity and unstoppable love for learning make her a consistent early adopter of cutting-edge tech and creative innovation.

Danielle proudly represents Adventure Nannies at industry events and as an agency representative with Hand in Hand, a non-profit that works tirelessly to advocate for fair and equitable domestic workers’ rights. She is passionate about using her inherent privilege to amplify and center the voices of those who have been historically marginalized by systems of oppression. She lives in Seattle, WA, and enjoys frequent travel throughout the United States, meeting nannies, newborn care specialists, and private educators on behalf of Adventure Nannies.

Shenandoah joined Adventure Nannies in 2016 as Chief Operations Officer and now holds the CEO/Co-Founder title. She has spoken at dozens of industry events and conferences and has been quoted as an industry expert in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fortune, and Forbes, among other sources. She is a proud member of Entrepreneur’s Organization and the founder of Invisible Consulting, a consultancy firm supporting small business owners who prioritize inclusivity in the birthing and childcare industries. Prior to joining Adventure Nannies, she was a nanny, music teacher, rock camp volunteer, and touring musician. Shenandoah relocated with her partner and two dogs to Asheville, North Carolina in 2022 after over 15 years in Seattle, Washington. In her free time, she loves exploring the nearby hiking trails and rivers and is on a never-ending quest for the best shrimp and grits.

Christina joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2016 as the Client Director. She is an expert on long-term, travel, and specialized placements and loves working with families on finding their perfect fit.

In addition to residing and teaching in Spain, Christina has traveled to the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Morocco, Holland, the Czech Republic, and Mexico. Christina’s many hobbies include road trips, motorcycle rides, cooking, yoga, and gardening. She lives with her husband Anthony, lovely daughter Frances, sweet pup named Chicken, and motorcycle named Little Bird.

Emily joined the Adventure Nannies team in 2016 to develop and manage the candidate vetting process.  She served as the Candidate Director until the end of 2020 when she transitioned to Operations Director.

Emily has served as the co-artistic director for two non-profit theatre organizations, toured as a teaching artist for students K-12, and performed in over a hundred productions across the U.S. Her spare time involves volunteering for urban reforestation programs, serving on the board of a non-profit theatre, learning about organic farming, and practicing the ukulele.