Columbus, OH
Hi, I’m Shannon Linder, and I live in Columbus, Ohio—though I dream of retiring in Florida someday!
My journey as a Travel Advisor began with a lifelong love for Walt Disney World and a little encouragement from my middle daughter, who spotted a travel advisor ad on Instagram and suggested I apply. She hoped it would help me plan magical vacations for others—and she was right! After interviewing and impressing the team with my scenario responses, I officially began helping clients plan personalized, unforgettable trips, and I haven’t looked back since.
One of my goals is to visit every Disney park and sail on every Disney cruise ship. My daughter still shares the same love for Disney, and as annual passholders, we spend plenty of time in the parks. I also completed the full runDisney 2024–2025 season, so I’m happy to help plan race weekends and answer any runDisney-related questions. Running is one of my other passions!
I’m a mom of four children, all in elementary school, which gives me firsthand experience planning both kid-friendly and adult-focused vacations. Our family loves to travel, and I enjoy helping others create trips that fit their unique needs and interests.
In addition to being a Travel Advisor, I work as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Professor at The Ohio State University. My passion for helping patients—and now students—live their best lives has been a driving force throughout my nursing career, and that same care and attention carries over into every trip I help plan.