OUR MISSION: To help people of all ages and cultures gain a greater understanding and love of the world through hosteling programs.
The Mission supports youth-focused and safety-net organizations and budget travelers, as well as low to moderate income families, by providing low-cost overnight lodging and giving them the opportunity to reunite, travel, conference, and develop cross-cultural skills. Even though we are a youth-based organization, we welcome people of all ages.
Board of Directors
Peter Kambas, President
(Business Owner)
Melissa Newlin, Vice President
(Nonprofit consultant)
Shannon Bliss, Secretary
(Hartnell College Dean of Academic Affairs-
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Jamie Wylde, Treasurer
(Computer Consultant)
Sally Eastham, Board Member
(Retired School Teacher)
Advisory Board
Judy Karas, School Teacher
Michael Kirch, Real Estate Broker
Terri Fisher, Architect
David Martinez, HI-Monterey General Manager