Katherine Dayton
Katherine Dayton has worked more summers in the field than she can keep track of. She started with VISIONS in the Dominican Republic in 1996, and has also run programs in Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Northern Cheyenne Reservation (some sites which are now retired), as well as the Montana Blackfeet Reservation.
Katherine’s primary responsibility with VISIONS is as Executive Director, but starting in 2023, she returned to the field to get back to her roots of working with leaders, local partners, and teens. She enjoyed it so much that she’s returning this summer and is looking forward to sharing this incredible place and culture with VISIONS participants.
You can read more about Katherine here. She will be joined on the Blackfeet Reservation by her full leader team.
Recent blog posts
Spotlight: Emily, VISIONS Peru Alum
Emily was inspired to join VISIONS Peru because of her passion for environmental science and sustainability. She put her all into the worksites and practicing Spanish, and came home with even more plans for her future after high school.
Q&A with Ryan and Annie, VISIONS Leader Alum
Annie and Ryan are VISIONS leader alums who dedicated multiple summers together to running VISIONS summer programs for teens. They share insights about impactful community service, and how they have continued to live a life together that exemplifies cultural immersion and volunteer work.
Spotlight: Soledad, A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum
Sole was able to participate in our last ever BVI program in summer of 2024. She reflects on friendship and service, and how serving a community she loved changed her views. She didn’t even miss her phone!
Empathy in Action: High School Volunteers Join Veterinary Effort in the D.R.
Partnering with local vets, teens contribute to animal welfare through spay & neuter clinics. These volunteer opportunities for high schoolers teach empathy & educate teens the importance of caring for all aspects of their community, including the animals.