Meet the Team

Director
Jane Jeffries
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Challenge Course Manager Certification
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Masters in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Iowa
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17 years of Challenge Course experience
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Facilitation experience on 6 separate challenge courses

Facilitator
Julie Betts
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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2 years of experience on Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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Volunteers with the support of her company, AARP

CYC Executive Director
Alicia Vermeer
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Seasoned Facilitator
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7 Years with Community Youth Concepts

Facilitator
Ali Stanley
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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2 years of experience as a facilitator
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Previously worked as a climbing instructor at Climb Iowa
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Drake University Senior for the 2023-24 school year

Teen Outreach Program Facilitator
Hannah Hatch
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First year with Community Youth Concepts
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Masters of Social Work from Grand View University
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Mentor Advantage Program Coordinator

Facilitator
Julie Cackler
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Over 20 years of Challenge Course and Portable Challenge Facilitation Experience
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3 years of experience with Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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American Camp Association Accreditation Visitor and Committee Volunteer
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13 years with Community Youth Concepts

Teen Outreach Program Facilitator
Kennedy Henderson
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First year with Community Youth Concepts

Facilitator
Cece Villa
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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1 year experience as a facilitator
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LEAD DSM Youth Leadership Initiative Graduate and 1 yr as a Peer Mentor
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University of Nebraska Junior 2023-24 and Goalkeeper for the Soccer Team

Facilitator
Mollie Rastetter
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2 years with Community Youth Concepts
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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CYC Program Manager

Facilitator
Cierra Krauss
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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1 year of experience on Stowe Heights Challenge Course

Facilitator
John Preston
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Certified Facilitator at the Stowe Heights Challenge Course
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2 years of experience on Stowe Heights Challenge Course