ABOUT
"Avant" comes from the French word for "before," reflecting our commitment to helping travelers prepare in advance for safe and healthy journeys.
At Avant Travel Health, we believe that the key to stress-free travel is having everything you need before you go. Our name also reflects our love of learning new languages and experiencing diverse cultures—values that drive our mission to help travelers explore the world safely and responsibly. From expertly curated travel health kits to globally sourced handmade essentials, we ensure you're ready for any adventure. Travel smart, travel prepared—travel with Avant.
Created by real healthcare providers and seasoned travelers.
Meet Erin — a seasoned traveler, public health expert, and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Erin earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Public Health degrees from The University of Colorado and completed post-graduate certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner and HIV Specialist from Duke University. Erin also completed post-graduate training as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer and Preventive Medicine Fellow at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For the last decade, Erin’s work has focused on infectious diseases and outbreak response, extending far beyond her office walls. Erin’s work has sent her all over the world - from the snow-covered Andes mountains to bustling markets of Kampala, Uganda.
Meet Sara — a Family Medicine Physician with a deep passion for global health and travel.
Sara earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan and honed her skills at The Ohio State University's Family and Community Medicine residency program.
Sara's adventures have taken her far and wide, shaping her into the savvy traveler and expert she is today. Following her residency, Sara embarked on a global health fellowship, focusing on medical education in Mexico and Malawi. Her journey continued with the University of California San Francisco HEAL (Health, Equity, Action, Leadership) Fellowship, where she works on creating sustainable global health education programs.
