Becky joined AYF in December 2025, bringing expertise in fundraising and campaign strategy from independent nonprofits and higher education. She’s thrilled and grateful to land at an organization that doesn’t just match her résumé – but speaks to her soul. A stalwart believer in AYF’s motto, “My own self, at my very best, all the time,” since fortuitously discovering AYF …

Beth (Walker) Dunn (she/her) attended Miniwanca in the ’90s. At 13, she nervously embarked on her first Four Trails trip. With her amazing cohort, she returned summer after summer to canoe, backpack and bike around the Great Lakes and Canadian wilderness. Her most epic journey was in 1997 when AYF partnered with Outward Bound to run Voyageur, resulting in a …

Michael was first introduced to AYF in the early 2000s by family members who attend Merrowvista for summer programming.  He had to wait until 2008 to experience the National Leadership Conference. His class, Deeply Rooted, and its meaning was fundamental in his development. He has tried to keep roots in his global community and support where he can. Michael started …

Molly’s introduction to the AYF took place when she volunteered on the health team when her children were campers. She began working for the AYF in 2016, bringing 20 years of professional experience in social work and community justice. Along with her background in human services, she brought extensive database and management experience to her role. As a member of …