Jennifer Cumming

Position: Galapagos General Manager

Years with Explorer Ventures: Since 2000
Living place: Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador.
Business/Experience/Education backgrounds: Bachelor of Commerce, PADI Course Director, Galapagos National Park Guia de Aventura- buceo.
Years Diving (or a bit of her passion for the ocean): Since 1995, PADI Course Director. She was the first female Course Director in South America and still the only one outside of Brazil.  But the industry has given me the opportunity to meet incredible people both guests and fellow crew members.  She certified most of the instructors in the Galapagos Islands. “I love to escape from the noise above the water and experience the natural beauty of the underwater world. It is relaxing and invigorating. I hope we can preserve the oceans for the next generation.”
Favorite place to travel/dive: “Indonesia (oh and Galapagos of course). I love the night dives.”
Favorite pastime/hobby: Teaching exercise classes
Something unique or little known about her: “I also have been teaching fitness classes for 32 years-most recently Zumba and STRONG.”