DJ’s Thankful Hearts Travel, a faith-inspired travel service built on a simple promise: Travel with love, lead with gratitude and return with memories. With a lifelong commitment to serving others, I bring a heartfelt, people-first approach to helping clients plan unforgettable cruise vacations, tropical escapes, group getaways, and personalized travel experiences. Whether it’s sailing across turquoise waters, unwinding on a breathtaking beach, or exploring a dream destination with loved ones, I am passionate about making each journey joyful, meaningful, and stress-free from start to finish.

Before launching my travel business, I dedicated more than three decades to public service in education in North Carolina, supporting students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in roles that included Teacher’s Assistant, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, School Media Specialist, and Driver’s Education Instructor (including virtual instruction). My background in teaching, organization, communication, and coaching others through important milestones now translates seamlessly into guiding travelers through the details of planning—listening carefully, anticipating needs, and creating travel plans that fit each client’s vision.

My recent professional experience also reflects my strength in client service and relationship-building, including work as a Personal Banker and as a Patient Services Representative with a medical establishment, where I supported customers and patients with clarity, care, and professionalism. Across every role, I was known for creating welcoming experiences, building trust, and delivering dependable follow-through—qualities that are at the heart of every successful trip I will plan.

Today, through DJ’s Thankful Hearts Travel, I will combine my deep service background, love for helping others, and gratitude-driven mission to turn travel dreams into beautifully planned realities.

Your dream vacation awaits. Let’s travel with love, lead with gratitude, and return with memories.