Amy Brummit is an explorer, artist, educator, conservationist, mariner, and adventurer whose life is defined by curiosity, creativity, and a deep commitment to stewardship of the natural world.

An intrepid traveler and outdoor guide, Amy has ventured to over 100 countries across all seven continents, often solo and deep into remote and wild landscapes. Her journeys have taken her from summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, to tracking elusive jaguars in the Amazon, to kayaking with hippos on the Zambezi River, and working in Antarctica to support science and lead expedition voyages. Her adventures also include navigating the Niger River to reach Timbuktu, unexpectedly sharing tea with a sheik in the Western Desert, trekking to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and giving up her passport and phone to step behind the closed borders of North Korea.

Amy's work embodies her love of exploration and education. She is a Naturalist and Guide for National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions and a National Geographic Certified Educator. A licensed Sea Kayaking Guide, 50-ton Merchant Marine Captain, whitewater rafting guide, and Whale Naturalist, she brings deep expertise to every journey she leads. She has served on the Ocean Search & Rescue and Firefighting teams at the scientific research stations in Antarctica and holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Educator.

Amy’s dedication to conservation runs deep. As a certified Protected Species Observer since 2002, she works to mitigate for endangered marine life aboard dredges and tugboats. Her leadership in social service initiatives, including advising for Habitat for Humanity programs in Ghana, reflects her commitment to global stewardship and community support.

As an educator, Amy has taught in international schools in Ghana, China, and Paraguay. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and advanced licensure as a Library Media Specialist. She is passionate about connecting people to ideas, experiences, and wild places—offering book recommendations as enthusiastically as she shares travel tales.

A trained theatre artist, Amy has directed and performed in productions across the world, including studies at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She brings a storyteller’s spirit and an artist’s lens to all her work, whether guiding, teaching, or exploring.

Most recently, Amy completed a season managing Summit scientific research station atop the Greenland Ice Sheet during the Arctic Circle’s 24-hour winter darkness. Her next adventure will bring her full circle as she returns to Africa to continue her work in education.

Whether on land or sea, in the classroom or on stage, she continues to inspire a deeper connection to the world through exploration, creativity, and conservation.