May 6, 2024

Edward, 20, steps into his role as a Moondance trip leader for the first time this summer, ready to lead the British Columbia expedition with enthusiasm and expertise. From Birmingham, AL, Edward is a junior at the University of Alabama, majoring in Business. With a diverse range of Moondance experiences as a student, including trips…

May 6, 2024

Duke, 23, hails from Chattanooga, Tennessee and is a recent graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South. While at Sewanee he served as a campus tour-guide, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair for the IFC, and was an active member of the Sewanee Outing Program. Duke is an alumnus of the Outward-Bound School and…

May 6, 2024

Don, 22, a recent graduate from Ole Miss hailing from Jackson, MS, brings a diverse set of skills to his leadership role. With a background in leading the Improv Club at Ole Miss and earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, Don has honed his leadership abilities in various contexts. His adventurous spirit was further…

May 6, 2024

Ellie, 21, is originally from Davidson, NC. Currently a sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill, Ellie is pursuing a dual major in Journalism and Psychology, reflecting her passion for understanding people and sharing their stories. Having adventured through Croatia as a Moondance student, she now takes the helm as a leader, guiding her students through the…

May 6, 2024

Garrett, 24, originally from Charlotte, NC,, is a graduate of Furman University. Currently pursuing his passion for physical therapy at Belmont University, Garrett brings a wealth of leadership experience to the Moondance team. Having led trips to the Hawaiian Islands and the Dolomites in the past two years, Garrett’s outdoor expertise and dedication to adventure…

May 6, 2024

Emma, 21, returns to the Moondance Family for her second summer after crushing it down in Belize & Costa Rica in 2023. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, she is currently a rising senior at UNC: Chapel Hill where she is majoring in Peace, War, and Defense with an emphasis in Pre Law. Can I get…

May 6, 2024

Emily, 21, is a former Moondance student from Park City, UT, and we are so excited to have her on board as a leader this year! Growing up, Emily did four trips with us, including the Mystery Trip in 2022 to Madeira. Emily is now heading into her third year at the University of Virginia…

May 6, 2024

Elly, 23, is thrilled to embark on her first journey as a leader with Moondance, guiding adventurers through the rugged beauty of the Colorado Trail. Hailing from Mooresville, North Carolina, Elly recently graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Neuroscience. With a wealth of international experience, including a clinical internship with International Medical Aid…

May 6, 2024

George, 22, embraces his first summer as a Moondance trip leader with excitement and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of the outdoors. Originally from Richmond, VA, George is studying Finance & Management at Texas Christian University. George’s recent winter spent in Utah reignited his passion for nature, instilling in him a profound respect…

May 6, 2024

George, 20, is from Memphis, TN. Currently entering his sophomore year at Southern Methodist University, George is eager to continue his exploration of the world. With an impressive track record of participating in six Moondance trips to California, Maui, Belize + Costa Rica, Hawaiian Islands, Kilimanjaro, and Chamonix as a student, George embodies the spirit…