May 6, 2024

Julianna, 22, grew up in Columbus, Ohio and recently graduated from Miami Ohio University where she studied to become a Middle School teacher and has been student teaching with Middle Schoolers for the past three years! She was the captain of her high school soccer team and served as a coach for her school’s soccer…

May 6, 2024

JP, 22, is a new graduate from Tulane University, with a major in Environmental Studies and minor in Philosophy. JP will be returning to Moondance after spending his first summer leading the Pacific Northwest trip in 2023; he is sure to leave an equally massive impact on his 2024 students as he did with his…

May 6, 2024

Katie, 23, grew up in Crozet, Virginia, and recently graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B. S. in Psychology. Katherine first experienced Moondance as a student on The Grand in 2017. Her leaders guided her through the challenge with fun-filled moments and wonderful Mentorship. Katherine created the same environment for her students…

May 6, 2024

Kate, 22, originally from Concord, NC, is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University, where she majored in Communications Advertising and Digital Marketing. With a passion for storytelling cultivated during her studies, Kate’s global perspective was enriched by her junior year abroad in Italy. Combining her creative talents and entrepreneurial spirit, Kate co-founded a videography…

May 6, 2024

Lizzy, 23, is Alabama born and bred, but spent the last year living in Denver! Lizzy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and is a graduate of  the University of Alabama. Lizzy truly embraces what it means to talk with a smile constantly smiling ear to ear. Lizzy’s smile coupled with her desire to connect with…

May 6, 2024

Lizzie, 25, originally from McAllen, TX, brings her passion for outdoor education to her role as a first-year leader with Moondance on our Belize + Costa Rica trip. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Lizzie’s previous experiences as a program guide at Pacific Quest in Hawaii and as a camp counselor at Sky Ranch Camps…

May 6, 2024

Lucy, now 21, continues her journey with Moondance, bringing her infectious enthusiasm and love for community to her new role as a Trip Leader. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Lucy is currently a junior at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, proudly representing the Horned Frogs. Introduced to Moondance by her cousin and  Trip Leader, May May…

May 6, 2024

Lucy, 22, came to Moondance for the first time last summer from Montgomery, AL! She is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama where she studied Human Development and Family Science. Outside of the classroom, Lucy served the Tuscaloosa community as an afternoon preschool teacher, a YoungLife leader, and as a mentor for first…

May 6, 2024

Lucas, 22, grew up in North Carolina and graduated a Tar Heel this May! While at UNC, he studied Biology and Political Science. Lucas was the editor for Carolina Scientific, volunteered for the Orange County Special Olympics, and participated in the Carolina Genetics Club. Lucas first discovered his passion for mentorship as a high school…

May 6, 2024

Madison, 21, makes her debut as a Moondance trip leader this summer, bringing her passion for adventure and service to the team. Originally from Spartanburg, SC, Madison is a senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Public Health. Although her own Moondance trip was canceled due to COVID, Madison’s European study abroad experience…