Candace Jones - Office Manager

Gamaliel Moses - Program Director
Gammy was born in Dominica, an eastern Caribbean island where he grew up climbing mountains, fishing, swimming and being outdoors.  He graduated from college in 2004 and moved to the US in 2005.  He came to Solar Youth through the Public Allies program.  His favorite color is green and he is a musical artist who does poetry and drumming.

Beth Studley - Program Director
Beth heard about Solar Youth through her Environmental Education graduate program at Southern CT State University. Beth thinks that Solar Youth is a great opportunity to learn from youth, explore the outdoors, and be crazy! Her passions include music, youth, the environment, and teaching.

Maggie Dressel - Environmental Educator
Maggie graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Urban Studies and concentrations in Education and Environmental Science. She is so excited to combine her passions for cities, youth, and the environment in her work at Solar Youth.  A native of Virginia, Maggie loves animals, the color pink, and baking!

Vanessa Kauffman - Environmental Educator
Vanessa moved from Philadelphia to join the Solar Youth family after graduating from Temple University with a BS in Political Science. Besides enjoying teaching, learning and being silly with youth, Vanessa loves all things green, being adventurous outside, reading and honey bees!  She also has a new found talent for paddleball.

Curtis Lemieux - Environmental Educator
Curtis “Big C” Lemieux graduated from Boston University’s School of Education, Curtis spent a semester with the National Outdoor Leadership School before working professionally for the YMCA.  He enjoys skiing in the Winter, hiking in the Spring, camping in the summer, and resting in the fall!  His favorite color is blue and he wears collared shirts. 

James Boemmels - Environmental Educator