Spotlight: Chazz Racine, VISIONS Community Partner
Chazz has ridden bareback since he was only five years old and today has numerous competitive wins under his belt, including the renowned Gold Cup Indian Relay Championship at Emerald Downs.
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: Joan Cobell, VISIONS Community Partner
Joan Cobell is a special part of VISIONS Montana, crafting delicious traditional meals for our participants. Her family also has generations-deep ties to the Blackfeet land, and runs two talented relay racing teams. Let’s meet Joan!
Spotlight: Nick Nelson, FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR
As a veteran leader of five VISIONS seasons, Nick Nelson knows just about all there is to know about the transformative power of our service adventures. We chatted with Nick to hear about his time with VISIONS, what he took away from the experiences, and what he’s up to now!
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
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
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
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
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.