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Grace Scott NLT 1B NLT 2B

May 6, 2024

Grace, 22, was born and raised in Wetumpka, Alabama and is a recent graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South where she majored in Natural Resources and the Environment. Grace has always had a desire for adventure and in high school stumbled upon Moondance. Grace is a three-time Moondance alumna having participated on our…

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Georgia Elder PNW 1A PNW 2A

May 6, 2024

Georgia, 21, is from Nashville, TN. Currently a senior at the University of Miami, she brings her adventurous spirit to Moondance after experiencing Northern Lights in Alaska as a student. With recent study abroad experience in Spain and former roles as Head Youth Director and Adventure Coordinator at Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, Georgia is well-equipped…

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George Mathews CHA 2A CHA 5A

May 6, 2024

George, now 23, hails from Atlanta, GA, and has been an integral part of the Moondance family for several years. With a keen desire to challenge himself and inspire adventure in others, George has left a lasting impression on everyone he encounters. His Moondance journey began in 2014 as a student, where he embarked on…

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Gretchen Stanicek KEZ 1A KEZ 2A KEZ 3A

May 6, 2024

Gretchen, now 23, brings her passion for mentorship and adventure to her role as a Trip Leader with Moondance. A graduate = from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Communication Studies and Media & Journalism, Gretchen grew up in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Her journey into mentorship began during…

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Gretchen Minor HWI 1C

May 6, 2024

Gretchen, now 22, brings her vibrant personality and passion for mentorship to her role as a returning Trip Leader with Moondance. Hailing from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Gretchen graduated from her hometown university with a degree in Management and Entrepreneurship. Her journey with Moondance began when she met all-star veteran leader James Kelley while working as a…

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Gretchen McMeekin MAU 1B MAU 2B MAU 3B

May 6, 2024

Gretchen, 21, a junior at Clemson University from Columbia, SC, is majoring in Sociology with a minor in travel and tourism. As a Moondance student, she explored Big Wild, Fiji, and Thailand. This summer, she leads the Maui trip, bringing her enthusiasm for travel and her ability to inspire others. With her diverse travel experiences…

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Gracie Mitchell KIL 6

May 6, 2024

Gracie, 21, originally from Atlanta, GA, now resides in Hilo, HI, after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder. With a passion for outdoor education, Gracie has led Moondance trips to the Dolomites and the Colorado Trail, showcasing her leadership skills and love for adventure. Currently, Gracie works as a Lead Field Guide at Pacific…

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Gracie Barnum THA 1A THA 2A

May 6, 2024

Gracie, 23, originally from Columbus, OH, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she studied Special Education and American Sign Language. Having led Moondance trips to the Hawaiian Islands and South Africa, Gracie brings a wealth of experience to her role as a leader. Outside of her adventures with Moondance, Gracie has served…

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Harrison McCarty BCR 1C BCR 2B BCR 3C

May 6, 2024

Harrison, age 21, is from Little Rock, AR, and is a junior at Georgetown University, majoring in Culture and Politics. With a diverse Moondance background as a student, including adventures in Ecuador + Galapagos, Hawaii and Alaska on our Mystery Trip, and Chamonix, Harrison now transitions to leadership, spearheading the Belize + Costa Rica expedition.…

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Hailey Staton DOL 1A DOL 2A DOL 3A

May 6, 2024

Hailey, 22, joins the Moondance family as a third-time leader from Atlanta, Georgia. Hailey is currently a senior at the University of North Carolina, taking advantage of everything that Chapel Hill has to offer! Hailey is studying Advertising & Public Relations, along with a minor in Spanish, and will be working towards a Masters in…

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