Erin Taylor Age, Partner & Biography

Erin Taylor is a 28-year-old head of human resources from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who is racing on The Amazing Race 39 with her husband, Javi Vintimilla. The married couple were still racing after Leg 6, and their season has been one of contrasts: a win on the opening leg, some mid-pack finishes, and then a climb back toward the front. Erin brings people skills and organisation from her human resources career to the race, while Javi, a 30-year-old pilot, brings navigation and calm under pressure.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erin Taylor
Age	28 years old
Occupation	Head of human resources
Hometown	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Team	Erin and Javi (married couple)
Known For	The Amazing Race 39
Nationality	American

Who Is Erin Taylor?

Erin Taylor is best known as a contestant on The Amazing Race 39, the 2026 season of the CBS reality competition. She is racing with her husband, Javi Vintimilla, a pilot, and the pair are from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Before the race, Erin worked as head of human resources, a role that involves managing people, resolving problems and keeping teams working well together.

On the show, Erin has been a determined and competitive racer. Married couples on the race often have to balance encouragement with honesty when a task goes wrong, and Erin and Javi’s partnership has been tested by both a leg win and several mid-pack finishes, yet they have stayed in contention through six legs.

Early Life & Background

Publicly shared details about Erin Taylor’s early life are limited, with cast announcements focusing on her career and her marriage to Javi. She is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she lives with her husband, and her background in human resources reflects a career built on communication, organisation and people management.

Human resources leadership also requires handling pressure, making fair decisions and supporting people through difficult moments, skills that are useful on a race where fatigue and frustration can quickly affect a team’s performance. Erin’s professional experience gives the team a strong foundation for the mental side of the competition.

Career & Journey on The Amazing Race

Erin and Javi began The Amazing Race 39 in first place on Leg 1, when they also won an Express Pass, a dream start for any team. They then finished seventh on Leg 2 and eighth on Leg 3, before recovering to third on Leg 4. An eighth-place finish on Leg 5 was followed by fifth place on Leg 6, keeping them safely in the race.

That pattern shows a team that can win a leg but has also had to fight back from the middle of the field. The Express Pass from Leg 1 remains part of their story, and as of the Leg 6 results, Erin and Javi remained in the race, with no elimination, and continued into the next leg alongside the other remaining teams.

Facts About Erin Taylor

Erin Taylor is 28 years old and is head of human resources.
She is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and races with her husband, Javi Vintimilla.
Javi is a 30-year-old pilot, making them a married couple team.
The team won Leg 1 and won an Express Pass on Leg 1.
After Leg 6, Erin and Javi were still racing on The Amazing Race 39.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Erin Taylor?

Erin Taylor is 28 years old.

Who is Erin Taylor’s teammate on The Amazing Race 39?

Erin Taylor races with her husband, Javi Vintimilla, a 30-year-old pilot from Fort Lauderdale.

What does Erin Taylor do for a living?

Erin Taylor is head of human resources.

Is Erin Taylor still racing on The Amazing Race 39?

Yes. After Leg 6, Erin and Javi were still in the race and had not been eliminated.

Where is Erin Taylor from?

Erin Taylor is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.