Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Danica Jamison is an experienced leader in youth development and community service, currently serving as the Executive Director of Big Sky Youth Empowerment since July 2022. Previously, Danica held the position of President and CEO at Greater Gallatin United Way from January 2014 to July 2022 and worked as a Gallatin County 4-H Youth Development Agent with Montana State University Extension Service from July 2009 to December 2013. Danica holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Food Systems from Montana State University-Bozeman, earned between 2010 and 2014, and a Bachelor’s degree in Art, with a concentration in Painting, from Mary Baldwin University, completed in 1995.
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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.