Margaret, 21, is from Monroe, LA, and is a current junior at the University of Virginia studying Speech Communication Disorders. Margaret grew up attending Camp Green Cove and Camp Highlander before joining the Moondance family in 2021. She started her journey with Moondance on the Yosemite trip and came back the following summer to head to Chamonix. In the summer of 2023, Margaret ventured out west to work at a ranch in Wyoming. Last summer, she was a summer camp leader while studying for the GRE. She is positive, energetic, and is passionate about Moondance! We can’t wait to see her become a great leader and role model for her students.

Colin Walsh, 21, is from Lynchburg, Virginia, and a rising senior at the University of Virginia studying Computer Science. New to Moondance, Colin brings a wealth of outdoor experience and leadership to the table. He thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail during his gap year, served as a backpacking guide at Philmont Scout Ranch, and is an Eagle Scout. At UVA, he’s a trip leader for the Outdoors Club and is active in both the Hoos Ultra Running Team and Climbing Club. With his impressive backcountry skills and passion for adventure, Colin is sure to make a lasting impact in his first summer with Moondance!

Virginia, 20, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. A sophomore at Wofford College, Virginia is majoring in Finance and balancing her academics with a variety of leadership roles. She has served as an Orientation Leader, Tour Guide, and is the Director of Member Education for Kappa Delta, honing her skills in both leadership and community-building. Virginia’s Moondance journey began as a student on four incredible trips, traveling everywhere from Yellowstone to Kilimanjaro and everywhere in between. She developed a deep love for the outdoors and learned the transformative power of these experiences, and is looking forward to sharing that passion with her students!