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Program Director

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Name: Ashley Davis

Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia

School: University of Georgia

Major: Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism

Role for Kalu Yala: Outdoor Recreation Program Director

Quote: “I came to Panama for the experiences inherent in helping to create something as spectacular as Kalu Yala.  As a traveler and outdoor enthusiast, with a passion for creating sustainable outdoor recreation, this opportunity couldn’t be more appropriate for me.”- Ashley

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Interns

Name: Kylie Bechdolt

Hometown: Conifer, Colorado

School: University of Colorado at Boulder

Major: Graduated in 2011 with a degree in Environmental Studies

Role for Kalu Yala: Outdoor Recreation Intern

Quote: “I chose to come to Panama and work with Kalu Yala because I wanted hands on experience with a truly sustainable project”- Kylie

Name: Amber Gabrielle Lesser

Hometown: Broomfield, CO

School: University of Colorado Boulder

Major: Environmental Studies

Role for Kalu Yala: Summer Intern 2011 – Outdoor Recreation

Quote: “I am coming to Panama to embrace a whole new world and way of life. I am excited to be one with the environment while helping others.”-Amber

Name: Brittany Furtado

Hometown:Decatur, GA

School: University of Georgia

Major: Wildlife and Fisheries

Role for Kalu Yala: Summer Intern, Outdoor Recreation Crew

Quote:  ”This internship with Kalu Yala in Panama is giving me the opportunity to combine my thirst for travel with my desire to increase awareness of the importance of sustainability.  I welcome the opportunity to experience a culture unlike my own and to take the experiences I will have this summer and use them to enrich my life both personally and professionally.”- Brittany

Name: Emily Randall

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

School: Columbus State University

Major: Earth and Space Science, concentration in Geology

Role for Kalu Yala: Outdoor Rec Team

Quote: “The mission and purpose of Kalu Yala is so progressive. Creating a sustainable and environmentally conscious community has been a dream of mine for years, and seeing it come to life is so neat. I was so excited to hear about it that there was just no way I couldn’t try to get involved”- Emily

Name: Brie Timm

Hometown: Cornwall, New York School: The University of Vermont

Major: Psychology with a minor in Environmental Studies

Role for Kalu Yala: Outdoor Recreation Intern

Quote: “While in Panama I will be learning about building a sustainable community, specifically the ecotourism, outdoor recreation, and social sectors. I am looking forward to the adventure I will embark on with the new friends I make from Kalu Yala. These adventures, while fun, are much more important than a mere walk in the woods. They will be a part of an experience much bigger. I am honored to help create Kalu Yala which will be a role model for sustainable communities all around the world.”- Brie

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