Kim Novotny was first introduced to the American Youth Foundation when her husband became the Facilities Manager at Merrowvista in early 2000s . She worked in the kitchen on and off for more than a decade before taking on her current role as Food Service Manager in 2016. Kim works with local farms to source ingredients for delicious healthy meals. …
Patrick found his way to Merrowvista through his better half, Jamie, who showed him how positive and integral AYF programming can be in the life of a young person. He grew up working in the family business of carpentry, when not in school, where he fostered a love of learning how things go together and come apart. After joining the …
Jamie came to Merrowvista in 1996 as a camper and was instantly hooked on the transformative power of the AYF community. During the next 25 years, she went from camper to staff and tried her hand at a wide variety of seasonal positions. She loved learning about all that makes AYF programs possible and was inspired by the enkindled spirits …
Mads grew up in East Lansing, Michigan and was introduced to AYF programming as a Miniwanca Community and School Programs participant in 2006. Soon after, they attended Miniwanca Girls Camp programming for six years and were a seasonal staff member for three. Mads earned a degree in biology from Earlham College where they also got their start in outdoor education, …
Andy brings experience from the commercial construction arena where he built several multifamily housing complexes, as well as developed several smaller properties in New York, Martha’s Vineyard, Atlanta, and St. Louis. He has earned a master’s degree in building, construction, and facility management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Andy is also a combat veteran, having served as a staff …
Miniwanca was a transformative force in Sandra George’s life. She returned to camp summer after summer, first as a camper and National Leadership Conference participant, then as a seasonal staff member, and later, a volunteer. After a 20-year career as a community mental health professional in Cincinnati, she’ll return to the dunes once again this summer, this time as Miniwanca …
Liz Marshall is an inspiring educator and community leader, committed to nurturing compassionate young people prepared to make a positive impact on both their local and global communities. Her journey towards this mission began on the sand dunes of Miniwanca during the 1980s, where she grew from staff kid to camper to summer staff under her mother Suzy, who served …
