Holland, 21, comes to us from Richmond, Virginia. She is a junior at Auburn University studying Communications and Psychology and brings a thoughtful, people focused approach to leadership. Holland has extensive Moondance experience as a student, having participated in trips to California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Hawaiian Islands, which helped shape her love for adventure and community. She also spent the summer of 2025 working at Moondance HQ in Nashville as a communications intern, gaining valuable behind the scenes experience with the company. On campus and beyond, Holland has been involved in leadership and mentorship roles through student organizations, athletics, and coaching, and she is excited to bring her energy and experience into her first summer as a Trip Leader.

A graduate of Clemson University, Mason, 24, brings a deeply people-focused and service-oriented approach to her first summer with Moondance. She currently works as a medical scribe and triage technician in Charleston, with additional experience volunteering at a free clinic and supporting dental care initiatives in Guatemala. Mason has also spent time mentoring students with intellectual disabilities through ClemsonLIFE, helping them build independence and life skills. On campus, she served as Executive Treasurer for a dental outreach organization, where she managed finances and supported fundraising efforts. Mason is excited to create a safe, supportive environment where students feel cared for, challenged, and empowered to grow. We are excited to have her on board for this summer!

Austin, 20, from Charlotte, NC, steps into his first summer as a Moondance Trip Leader while studying at Wofford College as an incoming junior. He previously went on California and Colorado as a Moondance student, experiences that sparked a lasting appreciation for time spent outside and the energy that comes from shared group experiences. At Wofford, Austin serves on the Ministry Team through RUF, where he supports freshmen in their transition to college and helps foster an inclusive community. His leadership background also includes being the founder and president of the mountain biking club, serving on youth and hospital advisory boards, and working as a teaching assistant with Freedom Schools. He is excited to bring a grounded, positive presence to his group and help create a summer that is fun, meaningful, and full of great memories.