Hard work is driven by the skill and energy of VYCC Peer Leaders.
VYCC carefully selects young leaders that ensure the safety of fellow crew members, effectively manage projects to meet the expectations and deadlines of project sponsors, and build a positive crew community that reflects VYCC’s values.
Meet the individuals who have dedicated themselves to completing vital conservation projects in 2020!
Have any questions? Contact our Conservation Crew Leader Supervisor, Pilar!


Ash Sanders, AmeriCorps1 Peer Leader
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Emily Ray, AmeriCorps1 Peer Leader
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Julian Saavedra, AmeriCorps1 Peer Leader
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Vytas Nielsen, AmeriCorps1 Peer Leader
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Galen Vissering, AmeriCorps2 Peer Leader
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Karli Robertson, AmeriCorps2 Peer Leader
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Katie Reidinger, AmeriCorps2 Peer Leader
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Miller Ward, AmeriCorps2 Peer Leader
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Colby Bucknam, AmeriCorps3 Peer Leader
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Helen Salvatore, AmeriCorps3 Peer Leader
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Lenore Noe, AmeriCorps3 Peer Leader
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Sam Miller, AmeriCorps3 Peer Leader
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Grace Bodykevich, AmeriCorps4 Peer Leader
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Jeremy Little, AmeriCorps4 Peer Leader
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Mariah Flanagan, AmeriCorps4 Peer Leader
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Olivia Sena, AmeriCorps4 Peer Leader
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Demery Coppola, AmeriCorps5 Peer Leader
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Joe Schultzberg, AmeriCorps5 Peer Leader
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