Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Anna Gray Tapia is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, international sales, and data management. Currently serving as the Grants and Data Manager at Big Sky Youth Empowerment since December 2020, Anna previously worked as a Security Consulting Associate at Creative Assurance LLC, focusing on technical writing for security assessments and project management. Anna has a substantial academic background, having served as a Graduate Instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where courses in International Relations and American Foreign Policy were taught. Previous roles include International Sales Manager and International Account Manager at Contour, Inc., and Flight Scheduler at Talkeetna Air Taxi. Anna holds a Master of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Peace Studies from Whitworth University.
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Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) provides opportunities for vulnerable teenagers to experience success with the goal of becoming contributing members of the community through group mentoring and outdoor adventures. Youth voluntarily apply to BYEP's six year program with no cost to the family. The program engages teens in both experiential adventures and a social emotional life skills curriculum. Our curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics such as conflict resolution, trust and teamwork, communication, identity, healthy relationships, suicide awareness, drug education, and sexual reproductive health. Adventures such as skiing and snowboarding, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting provide opportunities for youth to “get outside and grow inside” while practicing the social emotional skills and tools they are learning in workshops.