Leyri Garcia

Program Coordinator

Leyri GarciaBorn 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.

Leyri Garcia (Right Bottom)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.

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Recent Blog Posts

VISIONS AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

VISIONS AND THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

A volunteer service trip with VISIONS Service Adventures shaped a student’s college application journey and future aspirations. It gave her new perspectives, more to write about than just “fluff”, and exceeded her teenage volunteering expectations.

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.