Leyri Garcia
Program Coordinator
Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (la República!), Leyri Garcia has been involved in cross-cultural programs since his teenage years. He began his connection with VISIONS in 2010 as a member of the Leos—the junior club of Lions Club—and has since worked with a range of organizations as a leader and project coordinator.
Leyri believes strongly in personal growth and leadership development and is continually expanding his knowledge and experience. Through firsthand experience, he has seen how open communication and shared goals help people from different cultures build empathy and form meaningful, lasting friendships.
In addition to serving as Director of VISIONS Dominican Republic teen volunteer programs, Leyri joined the VISIONS year-round team in 2022 as a Program Coordinator. In this role, he helps ensure high-quality participant experiences, supports leader hiring, builds the alumni network, and coordinates the Dominican Republic program.
Leyri studied English at the Dominico-Americano School in Santo Domingo and has visited the United States many times. Outside of work, he is a passionate photographer and dedicated cyclist who enjoys getting beyond the city whenever he can.
Recent blog posts
Spotlight: Grace Hamill, VISIONS Alumni
Grace Hamill spent two weeks in the Dominican Republic with VISIONS—no phone, new friends, and an experience she calls one of the best of her life. Now she’s headed to Peru.
Spotlight: Maya Sullivan, VISIONS Alumni
Maya Sullivan joined VISIONS Peru in 2024—and kept coming back. Here’s why she’s returning for a third summer and what keeps drawing her to the program.
Animal Welfare, Environmental Integrity & What We Eat on VISIONS Programs
VISIONS is taking a careful look at the food we serve during our community service programs for high school students, and we aim to reduce our dependence on factory farm-based animal products by 75%.
Student Launches Endangered Language Initiative
After two summers on the Montana Blackfeet Reservation, a VISIONS alum launched a global initiative to preserve endangered languages and cultural identity through interviews, research, and collaboration.
