Katherine Dayton

Director & Owner

Visions Service Adventures Executive Director Katherine Dayton

Katherine’s commitment to VISIONS emerged in 1996 as a leader in the Dominican Republic. She has also led programs on the Montana Blackfeet Reservation, Peru, Nicaragua and Ecuador, and she served as Latin America Coordinator before becoming owner and Director in 2009.

Katherine earned undergraduate degrees in Environmental Studies and Policy Studies at Dickinson College, PA, where she also played Varsity basketball. She took a junior year to study conservation and social issues in Venezuela and Costa Rica. She later earned an MBA from the University of Montana, with a thesis on corporate social responsibility. Before joining VISIONS full-time in 2007, Katherine worked with a start-up tech firm and also did contract work for environmental nonprofits.

Katherine is a Montanan who enjoys sharing her home state and her home with lots of visitors. For five years, she also hosted and helped sponsor Youra Moeun, a young woman who she met while spending time at VISIONS now-retired program in Cambodia, and who then moved to Bozeman to pursue a degree at MSU.

A common thread through her life is carrying environmental and social concerns into the fabric of her work and other pursuits. Beyond VISIONS, this has included being one of the founding members of a community-oriented neighborhood (Bozeman Cohousing), and now developing her farm into a place for regenerative agriculture. Katherine gets outside regularly to connect with the natural world—and often with friends or family; always with dogs.

Visions Service Adventures Executive Director Katherine Dayton

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Recent Blog Posts

Spotlight: Tim Parsons, Former VISIONS Leader and Office Staff

Spotlight: Tim Parsons, Former VISIONS Leader and Office Staff

Tim has led VISIONS programs all over the world – Mississippi, Australia, South Carolina, Dominica, Alaska, Montana Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Montana Northern Cheyenne. Today he uses the skills that he developed as a VISIONS team member to enhance his life and others’ around him.

Santos Ramos: The Patron Saint of VISIONS Dominican Republic

Santos Ramos: The Patron Saint of VISIONS Dominican Republic

Meet Santos Ramos, our “Saint” of VISIONS Dominican Republic. Since 1991, Santos has been an integral part of VISIONS, dedicating his life to serving communities, building schools, and providing homes. Read on to discover his remarkable story and lasting impact.

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering Abroad: Best Countries for Teenagers

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering Abroad: Best Countries for Teenagers

As a teenager, volunteering abroad not only broadens your horizons but also leaves a lasting impact on the lives of others. We explore some of the best countries for teens to volunteer, and highlight some fantastic opportunities for high school students seeking summer volunteer programs.

Spotlight: Rosa Maria Espino, Community Partner

Spotlight: Rosa Maria Espino, Community Partner

Meet Rosa Maria Espino, a devoted Community Partner in Cotui, Dominican Republic, whose love for her family and community shines through her work with VISIONS Service Adventures.