I grew up in southern Louisiana, in a small town called Walker.

Hello, my name is Samuel Kauffman and I am honored to be a part of the VetsWork Program and a prospective Mt. Adams Institute AmeriCorps Intern.

My name is Robert Alwood. I grew up in Gold Bar, Washington where I spent a large portion of my childhood outdoors.

My name is Lupe Sturgis Zavala. I grew up in southern Texas, for those who know the area it’s the Rio Grande Valley.

I was born in Missouri and attended high school across the Missouri River in Leavenworth, Kansas, where I graduated in 2015.

Hi, my name is Damon. I am originally from South Carolina but have lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2016.

I am Benjamin Schweitzer (I go by Ben). Growing up in eastern Ohio, I spent much of my free time outdoors hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, or trying to fix up my old bass boat.

Hi! My name is Taylor Cunningham, and I am from Omaha, Nebraska.

Hi, my name is Taran Snyder (TJ for short). I was born and raised in Colorado, spending a lot of my childhood either in Littleton or in the Rocky Mountains around the Buffalo Creek area riding horses, learning to fish, attempting to paint, etc.

My name is Luke I live in cottonwood California if you don’t know where that is that’s honestly a good thing. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, walks with my dog, camping, and wood burning signs.

My name is Drew, and I am from Bakersfield, California. I enjoy traveling and I have lived in a few different states.

My name is Magnus Henry, family and friends call me Mac.

My name is John Driscoll. I grew up in Stafford, VA. I love playing any type of sport. I served in the Army for almost 10 years as an Infantryman.

I’ve always loved nature, so I’m always up for an adventure of some kind.

Being born and raised in San Diego, California, one may think about great weather and beaches however, like everything in life there are ups and downs.