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.
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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: 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.
Spotlight: Alayna Rasile, VISIONS COMMUNITY PARTNER
Textile artist Alayna Rasile teaches an enlightening workshop on plant-based design for VISIONS. Let’s meet Alayna and learn more about her work!
Spotlight: Hilary Moses, VISIONS ALUM
VISIONS alum, Hilary Moses, reflects on the high school summer program that influenced her educational and professional tracks towards becoming a therapist of adolescents.
Spotlight: Emma Friedman, VISIONS ALUM
Read and watch a heartfelt interview with 2019 Montana Blackfeet participant, Emma Friedman, about her teen volunteer experience.
Spotlight: Arielle Ortega, VISIONS ALUM
Interview with 2019 Montana Blackfeet participant, Arielle Ortega, on what she is up to now, what she took away from the teen service trip, and where she is headed.