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- Kayla Anzalone
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- May 24, 2022
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- Rustic Spirit Spotlights
Teens around the world are taking creative action to solve problems in their communities and inspiring others along the way.
We are recognizing and celebrating these students in our Rustic Spirit Spotlight series.
Impact advice roundup: With the right intentions, time and patience, you will achieve your goals and beyond. Put in the effort and you’ll be happy with the results. Making an impact every day can be easy, just smile and try to share happiness.
Zane Billings
Age 16
Alpine High School
Texas, United States
Zane organized and is currently leading a community hygiene drive to support a local family crisis center with hygiene resources and products. He regularly volunteers whenever service opportunities arise.
Zane plans on majoring in public health with the goal of working in the medical field. In his free time, he enjoys riding his two horses and playing tennis.
Katie Nguyen
Age 18
Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies
Louisiana, United States
Katie is making a positive impact in her community by volunteering through student government, the National Honors Society and her church. Katie shares advice that may help others, and also encourages others to find their own ways to make contributions.
Katie plans on pursuing a pre-professional track in biology and attending graduate school so she can work in the healthcare field. She loves watching movies, reading books, spending time with her friends and trying new things.
MacKelle Moss
Age 16
Rocky Mountain High School
Wyoming, United States
MacKelle is a member of the Random Acts of Kindness club at her school. Some of her favorite activities done through the club include going to see kids at the elementary school and helping people in need.
MacKelle is thinking of becoming a physical therapist in the future. She plays volleyball, basketball and runs track, and especially loves playing sports with her best friends.
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At Rustic Pathways, our goal is to make positive contributions to the communities we visit through responsible travel operations and community service projects that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Kayla Anzalone
Kayla joined Rustic Pathways in 2020 as the Director of Special Projects. She has nearly a decade of experience in communications and marketing. At Rustic Pathways, Kayla is dedicated to helping high school students discover their passion for exploring the world through summer travel programs. She drives impactful initiatives to empower students through meaningful travel experiences worldwide. Based in San Jose, California, Kayla loves the outdoors, live music and travel.