About
Mary Davidson
Executive Director
Mary Davidson is highly experienced in marketing communications and leadership roles within nonprofit organizations and has deep personal and professional knowledge of nature-based therapy programs. Mary is keenly aware of the life-changing benefits that nature-based therapeutic programs can bring to adolescents, young adults, and families. She is grateful to integrate her two primary passions; supporting families in crisis and the opportunity to grow organizations. When not working, Mary is outdoors hiking, exploring and soaking in all of the benefits of being in nature.
Contact: mary@stlfgives.org
Ryan Robinson
Executive Assistant
As an Executive Assistant based in Oakland, California, Ryan thrives in the dynamic world of administration, where organization and precision intersect with creativity and collaboration. With a passion for supporting top-level executives and streamlining operations, he brings efficiency and enthusiasm to every task.
Beyond the professional realm, Ryan finds pure joy and fulfillment in the creative arts, particularly singing and dancing. He has learned to embrace the transformative power of artistic expression. His dedication to nurturing relationships extends to his personal life, where he cherishes moments spent with loved ones, be it sharing laughter with friends or creating cherished memories with family.
In both his professional and personal endeavors, he embodies a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and the pursuit of meaningful connections. With an open heart and a determined spirit, he strives to welcome the challenges and opportunities that each day brings.
Contact: ryan@stlfgives.org
Nakia Magazine
Business Development Director
As a Grant Writing Consultant, Nakia connects STLF with community advocates, funders, philanthropists, and other stakeholders who are committed to providing access to outdoor spaces for disadvantaged and underserved groups across the country. Her fundraising career spans more than a decade and includes awards of more than $20 million combined in private and federal funding. Nakia also has a background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) which supports STLF’s efforts to create equitable opportunities for families in need.
Contact: nakia@stlfgives.org
Viki Redding
director of Development and Marketing
Viki has served as a nonprofit marketing and development professional for over 10 years, helping reputable organizations to expand their visibility; clarify and effectively communicate their message, mission, and impact on the community; drive stronger engagement with prospective donors and corporate partners; and fuel powerful and meaningful giving.
Viki is excited to be a part of the Sky’s the Limit Fund team and is honored to use her creativity and skills to support the families we serve. She is based in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate, NY and enjoys photography, yoga, enjoying the great outdoors, and living her best life as a hockey mom.
Contact: viki@stlfgives.org | 919.796.4730
Lisa Cendejas, LMFT
Family Support Manager
Lisa Cendejas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She has taken years of experience of working with families in crisis, teen parents, teens at risk and struggling young adults to help families with their journey through the nature-based therapy process. Lisa enjoys supporting and inspiring parents as they plan the next steps for their child and their family following their child’s graduation from their nature-based therapy program. Lisa uses her personal experience with her son’s journey from a wilderness therapy program to a therapeutic boarding school to provide insight and hope for the families she works with.
Contact: lisa@stlfgives.org
Kyra Kuhn
Family Support Manager
Kyra Kuhn is an experienced executive and board member working with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to assist them in achieving their strategic objectives. In addition to her extensive experience in development, she has spent the last decade developing and delivering transformative leadership coaching and consulting. In her role as Family Support Manager, she pursues her passion for making a difference in the lives of others.
Contact: kyra@stlfgives.org
Lauren Lollini, MA, LCPC
Family Coach
Lauren Lollini has worked with individuals and their families, helping them achieve their goals, for over 15 years. She has extensive experience with parents helping to teach, support and nurture their relationship with their children. Lauren is collaborative in her approach which affords her the opportunity to better understand the family dynamic and assess their needs.
Lauren has been associated with Sky’s the Limit Fund from its creation and helped to place the Fund’s first students. She has remained an ally of the program and eventually helped to create the Coaching Service. Lauren is available to help a family move in a better, stronger direction by working on proper communication, setting appropriate boundaries and teaching patience, respect and listening skills.
Contact: lauren@stlfgives.org
Stephanie Smith, LCSW, LAC
Family Coach
Stephanie has been supporting young people and their families for the last 15 years. She worked in wilderness therapy for 6 years, supporting young people in the field and working with parents as they navigated the difficult decision to choose wilderness. She currently has a private practice in Colorado. As a coach, she works collaboratively and creatively, walking alongside the families on their healing journey. She provides families with guidance and support, focused on connection and communication, to build stronger relationships. She recognizes the challenges families face when they reunite. She is privileged to provide support to families as they welcome their children home. Outside of work, Stephanie loves adventuring in the natural world, it has a way of reflecting just what you need in the moment. Through her own life experiences, nature has always been a healing space for her.
Contact: stephanie@stlfgives.org
Mackenzie (Kenzie) Keefe, MSW, MS
Young Adult Coach
Kenzie Keefe grew up in the mountains, rivers, and lakes of New Hampshire and has dedicated her career to outdoor and experiential therapies for healing. She spent five years working for Open Sky Wilderness Therapy in the field and has since completed a Master of Social Work and Master of Science: Adventure Therapy dual degree program at the University of New Hampshire. Kenzie created and leads STLF’s Young Adult Coaching program and Wilderness Graduate Connect Group. Kenzie works with Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Center to continue advancements in the field of adventure therapy and practices as a clinician in a private adventure therapy practice.
Contact: mackenzie@stlfgives.org
