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Meet Stephany

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to team NSSRA , Stephany Mendoza ! Stephany is a recent graduate from the University of St . Francis in Joliet , focusing on Therapeutic Recreation , and will be joining the team as a Recreation Specialist focusing on summer programs , LEAD and Special Events .
Stephany is the proud parent of two tuxedo cats named Shadow and Luna and a German Shepherd called Odin . She is always up for an adventure , so you ' ll find her walking her dog , hiking , bicycling , kayaking , or zip-lining at the ropes course . She is also very creative " when I ' m feeling imaginative ; I like to whip out my acrylic paint and canvas and start painting ." We can ' t wait to see her creativity shine through at programs , and we are excited for her to meet everyone and hang out at programs !!

Meet Dylan

NSSRA would like to welcome Dylan Sams to team NSSRA as the Recreation Specialist for Gator Athletics and Trips !
Dylan comes to us from the University of Iowa , where he recently graduated with his degree in Therapeutic Recreation . Outside of work ( or maybe at work ), you might find Dylan enjoying weightlifting , playing different sports , and spending time with friends and family .
A few random facts about Dylan are that he had openheart surgery when he was three years old , and he can juggle . Dylan is an excellent fit for the NSSRA team , and we ' re thrilled to have him ! Welcome , Dylan !
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