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Hayden Martin BGW 1C BGW 3C BGW 5C

May 6, 2024

Hayden, a recent graduate from the University of Georgia, is 21 years old and hails from Richmond, VA. With a degree in Public Relations and Political Science, Hayden brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the table. Despite not having participated in Moondance trips as a student, Hayden’s background as a former youth…

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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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Jake Jamison MED 1A MED 2A MED 3A

May 6, 2024

Jake, 24, grew up in Macon, Georgia and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. While at Auburn, Jake represented the Auburn University students, faculty, administrators and the community as a War Eagle Plainsmen. Additionally, he directed the Beat Bama Food Drive after participating as a committee member in his…

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Jackson Martoccia ICE 1A ICE 2A ICE 3A

May 6, 2024

Jackson, now 22, brings his passion for adventure and leadership to the Moondance team once again. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson recently graduated from Wofford College with a degree in English. With a background in coaching lacrosse for six years, Jackson cherishes the relationships he built with his players and brings that same spirit…

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Henry Michalak BGW 1A BGW 3A COT 3A

May 6, 2024

Henry, 23, brings his love for the outdoors and passion for leadership to Moondance’s Big Wild trip in Jackson this summer. Hailing from Marietta, Georgia, Henry recently graduated from Wofford College with a degree in Biology. As an Eagle Scout and seasoned guide at Northern Tier High Adventure Base in Montana, Henry has honed his…

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Henry Elliott KIL 2 KIL 6

May 6, 2024

Henry, 24, hails from Louisiana! Henry grew up in Covington, Louisiana and is a graduate of Tulane University where he received a degree in Finance and a minor in Legal Studies. Henry absolutely loved growing up in Louisiana because of the culture and sense of community that is instilled within the great state. Growing up,…

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Helen Rearden MAU 1C MAU 2C MAU 3C

May 6, 2024

Helen, 20, originally from Atlanta, GA, now attends the University of Texas, majoring in Health + Society. Having trekked through Moondance adventures as a student on the Colorado Trail and Pacific Northwest trips, Helen steps into a leadership role for the first time in Maui this summer. With prior experience as a Camp Counselor at…

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James Kelley YOS 1 YOS 2 YOS 3

May 6, 2024

James, now 31, returns as a seasoned veteran to the Moondance team, bringing his wealth of experience and enthusiasm for adventure. Originally from Gadsden, Alabama, James attended the University of Alabama for his undergraduate studies before returning to Tuscaloosa to pursue his MBA. A proud Crimson Tide fan, James’s love for his alma mater is…

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James Dillard BGW 1B BGW 3B BGW 5B

May 6, 2024

James, 21, was born and raised in Franklin, TN and just finished his junior year at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. James loves all things outdoors—backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, fishing and more! He credits his Moondance leaders on his two trips, Pacific Northwest and Northern Lights, for helping him find these passions and appreciation…

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