Michele Rutherford

There's something special about turning a teenager's eye roll into a genuine smile, but that's just another day in the life for Michele. Her story is filled with transformative moments; from growing up watching The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast (which she felt a special connection to as a daddy's girl) to sharing that same Disney magic with families today. Talk to Michele about Disney, and you'll quickly discover it's more than just a job — it's a part of who she is. Between running a music school (where every day brings a new adventure) and crafting dream vacations, Michele has mastered the art of creating joy for others. Perhaps that's why when her travel advisor, MOM Travel Advisor Kim Smith, suggested Michele should become one herself, it felt like the perfect next chapter in her story. Now, she can pour that same passionate spirit into every vacation she plans and transform simple moments into lifelong memories.

• Graduated from the same school her parents graduated from

• Her father is a real-life "Fix-It" Felix (mechanic, carpenter, electrician, etc.)

• Disney cats have a special place in her heart (she also owns a cat named Honey)