Deb, based in Bozeman, Montana, is at home around the world. Her travels have taken her from Indiana, where she grew up, throughout the U.S., and to more than 30 countries. What she loves most about being a citizen of the world is the perspectives she gains as she interacts with locals and the resulting expansion of her worldview. She also delights in building relationships with people and believes that the relationships we build across cultures lead to more harmony in our world. She loves putting those beliefs into practice through her work with VISIONS.
Following undergraduate studies, Deb interned with the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) in Colorado. BOEC ignited a love for the mountains, outdoor adventure, and a passion for guiding participants in reaching goals previously thought unattainable. The following summer as part of her graduate program she traveled to Russia to run a day camp at the US Embassy. This foray into international travel was the second spark, setting the course for a lifelong journey that integrates outdoor adventure with international work and travel.
Deb’s professional life has included guiding and managing wilderness programs such as Outward Bound, coordinating and facilitating team building and diversity training in Connecticut and Massachusetts, teaching outdoor adventure skills to people with disabilities in Colorado and Vermont, and guiding university students in study abroad opportunities at Montana State University. She also volunteers in her local communities where one of her favorite gigs included judging the American Song Contest in Kyrgyzstan.
Recent Blog Posts
BugOut’s Buzzworthy VISIONS Volunteers: Fighting Mosquitoes in the BVI
Throughout VISIONS British Virgin Islands’ program, dedicated teens have the opportunity to engage in a variety of meaningful projects aimed at making a positive impact. One such project is BugOut, an internship-type experience that focuses on mosquito research and control.
Paws-itive Impact: VISIONS Teens Volunteer on Animal Initiatives
VISIONS partners with PAW BVI (Promoting Animal Welfare) and ARC Virgin Gorda (Animal Rescue Corps), two organizations dedicated to the wellbeing and care of animals. Teen volunteers have the opportunity to help with animal-centered service while on a summer program in the BVI.
Spotlight: Antonia Lloyd-Davies, VISIONS Alum
Antonia, a VISIONS alum and returned Peace Corps Volunteer is now a software engineer in Seattle, WA and plays the fiddle in a bluegrass band. Read more about how her time with VISIONS has influenced her life.
How Can I Help My Community as a Student?
It might seem hard to effect change on your community as a student. But you CAN have a major impact—and in many ways, as a young person and student you’re better positioned to help than many others. Here’s how!