Meet Our Team

Leaders in Luxury Real Estate and Consulting

Laura Alexis

CEO & Founder (Inc. 500 Female Founder 2025)

Laura is a global sales leader and strategist with over $350 million in career sales and more than 12 years in luxury travel and real estate. Inc. Magazines 2025 Top 500 Founder, PRI is her 3rd business venture, with one multi million dollar exit, and another on track for a multi billion dollar exit, she knows business. After seeing firsthand the flaws of timeshare and outdated ownership models, she founded PRI to give clients something better: real equity, true flexibility, and a path to both lifestyle and legacy.

Her mission is clear: to blend lifestyle-driven real estate with smart cash flow strategies, backed by world-class service and trusted contracts.

Johanna Bruno Nunez

Portfolio Growth Architect

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Johanna brings a deep understanding of the country's culture, regions, and way of life to every client relationship. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, she bridges local insight with international standards of professionalism—ensuring clear communication and a seamless experience from start to finish.

With a strong background in project management, executive assistance, and real estate operations, Johanna has spent over a decade coordinating complex projects, managing client communications, and supporting growth for both Costa Rican and U.S.-based companies. Her experience overseeing construction projects, handling property logistics, and leading administrative processes makes her an invaluable resource in both portfolio growth and property management.

At PRI, Johanna combines her organizational expertise and local perspective to help clients make confident, informed decisions as they expand and manage their property portfolios in Costa Rica's luxury market.

Chanel Talley

Marketing & Partnership Architect

Chanel Talley leads marketing and partnership strategy for Private Residence International (PRI), helping expand the brand's reach through purposeful storytelling and high-value collaborations. Her focus is on connecting vision with visibility; ensuring PRI's mission of transparent, legacy-driven ownership resonates across every relationship and platform.

Kelly Anne

VP of Training and Enablement

Kelly Anne brings over 20 years of real estate leadership experience to her role as Vice President of Training & Enablement at Private Residence International. Throughout her career, she has built and led high-performing teams, developed scalable growth systems, and driven operational excellence across competitive markets.

At PRI, Kelly is responsible for architecting and implementing the training infrastructure that empowers our advisors, partners, and specialists to operate at the highest standard. She transforms complex fractional ownership structures into clear, executable frameworks, ensuring every team member confidently communicates our model with precision and integrity.

Her approach blends strategic discipline with heart-led leadership. She is deeply committed to equipping professionals not only with knowledge, but with conviction , so that every client interaction reflects PRI’s core pillars of transparency, stewardship, and lifestyle ROI.

Kelly believes enablement is more than training. It is alignment. It is clarity. It is confidence in motion. And through her leadership, PRI’s vision becomes not just understood, but embodied.

Ava Gaskill

Buyer Intelligence Analyst

Ava is a Buyer Intelligence Analyst at Private Residence International. She lives in Costa Rica and has a deep appreciation for the lifestyle, culture, and rhythm of life that draw people to this part of the world.

Naturally curious and research-driven, Ava loves uncovering the human stories behind potential buyers, how they live, travel, and think about the next season of life. Her role is to help create thoughtful, well-timed connections by identifying individuals who are genuinely aligned with Costa Rica and PRI’s approach to lifestyle ownership.

Ava is passionate about helping buyers feel informed, understood, and connected to opportunities that support both lifestyle and long-term value. Her work ensures that every conversation begins with context, intention, and respect.

Jonathan Pinto

Director of Portfolio Management

Jonathan Pinto brings over a decade of experience in luxury portfolio operations, serving as the critical bridge between PRI, its partner properties, and the ownership experience. As Director of Portfolio Management, he ensures that every residence, amenity, and partnership is seamlessly aligned, so what is promised is consistently delivered at the highest standard.

Jonathan oversees the integration and communication between PRI and on-site property teams, ensuring that every detail, from amenities and services to ownership benefits, is clearly translated and flawlessly executed. His role is essential in maintaining operational excellence across the portfolio while protecting the integrity of the PRI experience.

With a strong focus on systems and technology, Jonathan ensures that every client interaction, from booking to arrival, is smooth, intuitive, and effortless. He is deeply committed to creating a frictionless ownership journey, where elevated service is supported by seamless infrastructure.

Driven by a passion for travel and global hospitality, Jonathan brings both precision and perspective to PRI’s growing international portfolio, ensuring each property not only meets expectations, but elevates them.

Andreia Borges

PRI Experience Architect

Andreia Borges is a seasoned luxury lifestyle professional with over a decade of experience designing and delivering highly curated experiences for high-net-worth and discerning clients. As PRI’s Experience Architect, she brings a refined understanding of personalization, anticipation, and white-glove service—ensuring every owner interaction is seamless, intentional, and unforgettable.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Andreia effortlessly connects with a global clientele, translating cultural nuance into deeply personalized moments. Her expertise spans luxury hospitality, bespoke travel, and elevated lifestyle management, where attention to detail and emotional intelligence define every touchpoint.

At PRI, Andreia is responsible for transforming ownership into a lived experience, curating everything from arrival moments to fully tailored stays that reflect each owner’s preferences, rhythm, and lifestyle.

Beyond her work, Andreia has a deep love for travel, exploring new destinations and cultures, and finds joy in spending time with her beloved animals, bringing the same level of care and attentiveness to her personal life as she does to every PRI experience.

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