The visions blog

Dig deeper into stories of friendships, community and projects.

Spotlights: Alum, Leaders & Partners

Our community has grown with each passing year, beginning in rural Pennsylvania and quickly extending across the globe. In this series, we glimpse into the lives of some of the people who make up the diverse VISIONS community and hear how VISIONS fits into their bigger picture.

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Spotlight: Stacy Bodow, FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Spotlight: Stacy Bodow, FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

There’s just about nowhere Stacy Bodow hasn’t been in her 25 years with VISIONS, from Alaska to Dominica to Australia to Virgin Gorda. Let’s learn more about Stacy’s long career with VISIONS, what she’s learned along the way, and what she’s up to now.

Spotlight: Marvin Mastin, VISIONS Leader

Spotlight: Marvin Mastin, VISIONS Leader

From 1992 to today, VISIONS leader Marvin Mastin has led trips to Vietnam, the British Virgin Islands, the Montana Blackfeet Reservation, and everywhere in between! Let’s learn more about Marvin’s intimate & unique VISIONS experience.

Spotlight: Cecilia Boyers, VISIONS Alum

Spotlight: Cecilia Boyers, VISIONS Alum

Let’s hear from Cecilia Boyers! This multi-talented VISIONS alum is a veteran of five programs, holds two master’s degrees, and is an aerial silk acrobat, masterful banjo player, and new mom!

Spotlight: Michael Sano, former program director

Spotlight: Michael Sano, former program director

Former VISIONS Director Michael Sano reflects on his Nicaragua and Dominican Republic experiences, shares about his life back home, and what it takes to make the world a better place.

Spotlight: Ashlin Ivester, VISIONS ALUM

Spotlight: Ashlin Ivester, VISIONS ALUM

VISIONS Alum Ashlin Ivester reflects on her Dominican Republic experience, prepares for another VISIONS summer, and shares about her volunteer project back home.