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Faces of Kalu Yala- Design Build Program

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June 15, 2011

by Ellie Schwing
Posted In: The Creation of a Culture

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Program Director

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Faces of Kalu Yala

Bradley Luna Wilson

Name: Bradley Luna Wilson

Hometown: Austin, TX

School: Texas Tech

Major: Graduated May 2010 in Architecture

Role for Kalu Yala: Spring 2011 Architecture Intern
Summer 2011 Design/Build Director

Quote: “to be nobody–– but––yourself––in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else––means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.”
– e. e. cummings
In an efforts that run parallel to to this quote I decided to come grow and expand at Kalu Yala– a place to focus your passions and make dreams a reality.

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Interns


Faces of Kalu Yala

Alex Dorfman

Name: Alex Dorfman

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

School: Purdue University

Major: Industrial Design

Role for Kalu Yala: Design/Build Program Intern

Quote: “I come to build something with my hands.  I come to live in the jungle.” -Alex


Faces of Kalu Yala

Avery Brandes

Name: Avery Brandes

Hometown: Nashville, TN

School: Loyola University Chicago

Major: History

Role for Kalu Yala: Design/Build

Quote: “I came to Kalu Yala to become a part of something that I truly believed was a unique and innovative project.”- Avery

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Holton Brinson

Name: Holton Brinson

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

School: University of Georgia

Major: Forestry

Role for Kalu Yala: Summer 2011- Intern for the design-build program

Quote: “I came to Panama because I am excited about being part of a team that is interested in sustainability and helping bring about something that could change the way we think about the modern way of living.” – Holton

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Erin Humphrey

Name: Erin Humphrey

Hometown: Mammoth Lakes, CA

School: University of Oregon

Major: Architecture

Role for Kalu Yala: Summer ’11Design Build Intern!

Quote: “I am joining the Kalu Yala team and spending my summer in Panama to do what I love – architecture. Design/build is my passion and I am so excited to work in the valley with like-minded people to create a sustainable community. I am privileged to be part of this amazing organization.”- Erin

Faces of Kalu Yala
Evan Wasserman

Name: Evan Wasserman

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

School: California State University Chico, and now San Diego State University

Major: B.S. Environmental Construction Management, and will be studying City Planning

Role for Kalu Yala: Design-Build Intern

Quote: “I decided to come to Kalu Yala for the adventure of having a new experience and challenging myself, while still having a positive impact on our global community. I am excited to camp in the jungle, meet new people, and build a sustainable village.”- Evan

If you want to be a part of this gang, read more about our fall internship http://www.kaluyala.com/community/the-creation-of-a-culture/the-kalu-yala-2011-fall-internship-program/

*fall application Kalu Yala 2011 Fall Internship Packet

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