Waypoint Welcomes Izzy Janzen

Please welcome the newest member of our Chewonki Waypoint team, Izzy Janzen.

Izzy grew up in Philadelphia but spent her summers exploring Maine’s rocky coastline with her family. A 2014 graduate of Hamilton College, Izzy led hiking and backpacking trips for students on campus.  She also worked as a trip leader during the summer months with teenagers in both Maine and Washington state.

Izzy has spent the last four years as an Assistant Director with Apogee Adventures, an outdoor adventure program for young adults based in Maine. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder. 

Before joining the Chewonki team, Izzy worked as a substitute teacher and coach at the middle and high school levels in Portland. She also served as a Volunteer Mentor with Chewonki Waypoint for the past two school years.  Izzy loves playing board games, cooking, and hiking.

Welcome, Izzy!