Dana Bates graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.  He finished his Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2005 and is starting a PhD program at Oxford (through the University of Wales) on a philosophy/theology of democratic engagement.  Dana Bates envisioned and supervised the development of Romania's first ropes course in 1999.  In 2000, he founded New Horizons Foundation to launch youth development programs in the Jiu Valley. Dana has participated in various conferences, courses and seminars relevant to experiential education, receiving relevant professional certificates.  As the Executive Director of The New Horizons Foundation, his responsibilities include vision casting, fundraising, curriculum development, and project management.

Brandi Bates graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Brandi co-founded New Horizons Foundation with her husband, Dana Bates. Brandi Bates serves as the Administrative Director for New Horizons Foundation, and she is the Director of the summer Viata Program. She also coordinates Human Resources and fundraising for the Foundation.

 

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