Your Coordinators

Brian 'Sparkle Lion'

Work Exchange Director
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Embracing the nomadic lifestyle, Brian has been traveling & living out of his van full-time for the past 8 years. Transformational festivals changed his life, and he’s dedicated to ensuring that as many humans as possible can experience the magic created by these events.

Starting as a volunteer just like you, he got his foot in the door and has been working & living the festival life ever since! Savvy when it comes to system development and a natural kitten-herder, you’ll see him shaking his tail both in & out of HQ.

He’s here for you ~ because these events truly could not happen without all of you amazing cats!

Jesse

CEO, Tech Wizard & Admin Personnel
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The Wizard of Oz behind the systems, and the fearless leader of Shift Happens Volunteers. Outside of festival life, Jesse works full-time for a tech startup and currently is traveling for the next year. Jesse has has lived in Central America for a total of 2 years throughout his life.

Zilla

Work Exchange ManagerShe/Her/they

Zilla started as a volunteer in the Work Exchange Program back in 2020, going so above and beyond in her role that she was promoted to intern and later hired onto Shift Happens. She is now a Program Director for many of Shift Happens' volunteer programs around the US. She'll proudly tell you she's a New Jerseyan residing in Colorado but lives on the road working all types of events.

Victor

Mid-Event Manager & Communications DirectorHe/They/El

You'll see Vik hopping around our HQ during mid-Event, assisting with anything and everything you might need. Vik is here to help curate your amazing experience in the jungle!

Vik is fluent in both Spanish and English. Originally from the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR), Vik often travels for work as a flight attendant. He has 6 years of volunteer coordinating experience, and this will be his second Envision with Shift Happens. Vik is so excited to get to know, connect, and share moments with everyone, and spend some more time in the jungle!

Mathi is a Guatemalan event producer & performing artist based in Lake Atitlán, as well as venue manager & booking agent at a hotel where they design epic experiences. Mathi is really excited about working coming back to Envision this year and getting to know all of you!

Andres

Pre & Mid-Event AssistantHe/His/Él

Some of you might recognize Andres as the human FAQ in the WhatsApp chat. He is a DJ/producer from Costa Rica, and coming back for a second time to the Envision Work Exchange Program. Andres has shown that dedication pays off with Shift Happens. Andres helped last year by taking the reins of the WhatsApp Group Chat and supporting all the fellow volunteers who were first-timers to Costa Rica or the Festival. Embracing the "Pura Vida" lifestyle, he is all about making new connections and PLUR. He will be taking a bigger role this time with the team yet still being the go-to person to direct any of your questions in the chat and overall community.

Aly

Work Exchange HR & Wellness Coordinator
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Aly (pals call her Al), is your Work Exchange HR Coordinator. She will be supporting volunteers for Mid-Event with any HR or wellness-related needs. Aly's first Envision was in 2020 before the world drastically changed, and she was a member of the Work Exchange Program just like you. She will be flying in from the freezing cold northern hemisphere (Canada 🇨🇦) for her third Envision. Aly is looking forward to meeting you all. See you in the jungle!

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