Mindy Goldenberg Valenci joined her sister, Lauren, in The Family Traveler business in 2005. After graduating from law school, Mindy worked as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC before returning to her hometown to join her family’s candy business. She worked for the business for 20 years as a sales and marketing professional and as an owner of the company until its sale. Mindy has traveled extensively and is the mother of two children. She is an avid traveler and well-versed in family-friendly resorts and destinations.

Lauren Goldenberg started The Family Traveler in 2000. She came into the travel planning business via the professional sports industry. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in Communications and receiving a Master’s Degree in Sports Management, she traveled the globe for many years working in media-related positions on the men’s professional tennis tour. Her love for exploration and world culture abounds.  Her career changed course after the birth of her daughter…who she raised as a global citizen. Lauren’s passion for finding great places for families to travel, reconnect and experience the world grows with each trip booked! Lauren is also a National, Pan Am, and World record holder competing in Master’s Olympic Weightlifting.