Leyri Garcia
Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (la Republica!), Leyri Garcia has been working with cross-cultural programs and engaging in community service since he was a teenager. He has been involved with VISIONS since 2010, when he was a member of the Leos (the junior club for Lion’s Club) and has worked with a range of service-oriented organizations as a leader, project coordinator and community organizer.
Leyri is a passionate photographer who loves to capture the world around him. He is also outgoing, has a great sense of humor, and enjoys learning how to work with new people. He believes strongly in personal development and leadership, and is continually learning and adding to his own knowledge and experience, and feels that through honest and open communication, people from different cultures can learn from one another and deepen their friendships and understanding. He has been a terrific role model and cultural liaison for our participants.
In addition to working as the Assistant Director on our Dominican Republic teen volunteer programs, Leyri joined the VISIONS year-round team in 2022. He works as a Program Coordinator, helping to ensure the high quality of participant experiences, assisting with the leader hiring process, building our alumni network and coordinating the DR program as well as aspects of other VISIONS sites.
Leyri studied English at Dominico-Americano school in Santo Domingo and has visited the US many times. He is WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid) certified and loves going out for bicycle rides and runs early in the morning.
Recent blog posts
Transformative Journeys with VISIONS Service Adventures: More Than Just College Essay Material
VISIONS Service Adventures offers transformative high school volunteer programs that foster lasting impact and cultivate a broader, more global perspective.
Inclusive Group Dynamics Can Be the Difference for Successful Summer Program Experience
Summer programs offer high school students the opportunity to continue learning, build friendships, and develop teamwork skills, helping them return as more mature and well-rounded individuals.
VISIONS is PVSA Certified!
VISIONS Service Adventures is now a PVSA-certified organization, offering certified hours to teens volunteering on their summer programs.
Nolan & Barry, A VISIONS Love Story
Nolan & Barry met during Leader Training in Bozeman before heading out to separate summer program locations. They were married just two years later. Now with two kids in Austin, they reflect on their journey with VISIONS, sharing insights on love, leadership and the impact of meaningful experiences.