Madelyn Cook is an enthusiastic teacher, researcher, and builder of positive community with experience teaching at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level. Madelyn holds a bachelor in chemistry and environmental studies from Kenyon College and a doctor of philosophy in earth and environmental sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Though Madelyn is a recent addition to the …

Longtime Summer Seminars for Women participant and volunteer Holley Young stepped into the part-time role of Adult Programs Lead in 2022 and Director of Adult Programs in 2023. She is grateful to have a job in her post-professional life with an organization so foundational to her. The role merges her skillset with her passion, and she looks forward to helping …

Catherine Klene (she/her) joined the AYF team in April 2020. She was a magazine writer and editor for more than 10 years before she decided to explore how she could use her skills in the nonprofit space. She was drawn to the AYF’s mission of helping youth discover their own best selves and live balanced lives. She is thrilled to …

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 …