Queenstown, LLC is the home of Dr. Imogene Drakes — scientist, author, and international speaker. Our mission is simple: illuminate science in a way that inspires action and strengthens public health, through writing, speaking, and stories that travel well.
Pictured delivering the Opening Presentation at the Vermont Medical Society’s Annual Collaborative Meeting (2024) — a moment that reflects the heart of Queenstown, LLC: expertise, clarity, and a commitment to service.
Queenstown, LLC was born from the curiosity and conviction of its founder, Imogene Drakes, PhD — a scientist, educator, and public health advocate shaped by the rhythms of Queenstown, the small village that taught her the power of community, purpose, and lifelong learning.
From her earliest days, Dr. Drakes understood that science is more than data points and laboratory benches; it is a human story. Through Queenstown, LLC, she translates complex scientific and public health concepts into clear, compelling narratives that empower professionals, communities, and decision makers alike.
Her work spans laboratory science, public health, forensic science, and the intersections where these disciplines meet real world challenges — all driven by a single mission: to illuminate science in a way that inspires action and strengthens public health systems.
Dr. Imogene Drakes is an international speaker who bridges science, travel, and real-world discovery. Based in Vermont and available worldwide to transform rooms and minds.
“Dr. Drakes draws from a mountain of accomplishments, distilling this experience through a lens of wisdom. Her messaging is impactful across a wide range of audiences because she makes big, important ideas accessible and tangible through stories told with compelling clarity.”
A keynote on migration, ambition, and the courage to say yes to the unknown — a journey of curiosity, courage, and reinvention.
A reflective, empowering talk on leadership, self-trust, and navigating life transitions with grace.
What if myths, sacred traditions, archaeology, geology, science, and alternative theories are all pointing toward questions we have not yet learned how to ask well? And what if the “top” of the world was only the first assumption that needed to be turned upside down?
This is not a book of easy answers. For readers drawn to archaeology, mythology, religion, science, ancient mysteries, flood traditions, sacred landscapes, and the possibility that human memory may be stranger than we think, this forthcoming book offers a journey into the questions polite certainty often leaves behind.
Dr. Imogene Drakes travels the world looking for the answer. Join her as she explores ancient sites, manages last-minute mix-ups, and discovers unexpected friendships.
This isn’t just a travel story — it’s a front-row seat to what happens when you stop dreaming and actually go for it. From the heights of Machu Picchu to the mysterious stones of Stonehenge, the bustling streets of Cairo to the quiet wonders of the Galápagos, you’ll get a taste of what it’s really like to chase big questions about our past — and maybe yourself.
Jack Canfield — Co-Creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul
You're curious about the world but unsure when, or how, to take the leap.
You want stories that respect both science and spirit — without forcing a choice.
You crave thoughtful travel writing that's warm, honest, and a little funny.
You're considering solo travel and want a trusted companion on the page.
“This book is a fun, interesting, and wholesome read. As a hopeful future solo traveler, I found myself wanting to experience many of the adventures Imogene shares along the way.”
Ivette Viera — Reader & Aspiring Solo Traveler
“Around the World in 42 Days is a trip you most definitely do not want to miss. To journey with Imogene Drakes is to experience the world with a scientist’s exacting observational skills, a poet’s artistry and intuition, and a mystic’s profound presence to people, place and time. She is the rare storyteller who can engage your heart, mind, and spirit — Around the World is above all a quest for meaning — while keeping you precariously perched on the edge of your seat.”
— Craig Irvine PhD,
Founding Director, Division of Narrative Medicine, Columbia University
“An easy, sensitive, and enjoyable read, rich with insights into peoples, cultures, and religion, vividly rendered through journeys from Ecuador to Australia and beyond. Sometimes vulnerable, other times astute, Imogene Drakes brings both scientific knowledge and writerly craft to her reflections.”
Reverend Faustina Ward Osborne
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