Lena Anderson
Sweet Bean Travels, Travel Designer
Lena brings a thoughtful, people centered approach to travel planning, shaped by more than a decade in elementary education working with children with special needs. That work demanded patience, creativity, and a deep attentiveness to what each individual person actually needs, qualities she carries directly into how she designs trips today. After feeling the effects of burnout, she chose to pivot into an industry she had always loved: travel, and founded Sweet Bean Travels.
Her passion for travel began early, sparked by family trips and luxury cruises, and it deepened significantly when she studied abroad in Thailand. That experience broadened her worldview, sharpened her appreciation for cultural immersion, and shaped the belief that now guides Sweet Bean Travels: that the best journeys are the ones that let a traveler step fully into somewhere new. We're proud to welcome Sweet Bean Travels into the Collective.
Outside of travel, Lena is a proud mom of four, including a set of twins, and her household keeps her on her toes. She has long supported youth through outdoor education programs and volunteer work with children facing chronic illnesses and developmental delays, and she remains an active fundraiser and advocate for ALS. When she's not creating memorable journeys for clients, she can often be found at the gym, exploring the outdoors, attending concerts, discovering new wineries, or planning her own next adventure.
