Pictured far Left Parker and far right Caihren. (In Center former APD and PDs Lindsey and Glynn)
Meet Parker Stanford, LYS Program Director
Parker is a Baton Rouge, LA native and a graduate of Catholic High School where he went on to obtain his undergrad at the Louisiana State University and his Master’s in Corporate Finance and Consulting at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. In his non-LYS life, Parker is starting a career as Financial Services Representative for Charles Schwab, in Denver, Colorado. His message to the delegates is to never be afraid to take the next step, and meet the future challenges head on. What great things could you accomplish? What amazing relationships could you make? What new joys could you find? Parker says: “Take this week on with open arms and an open mind. Take the time to learn new things about yourself, learn new things about others, and to learn new things about the world around you. Here at LYS you have the opportunity to see incredible growth, and to discover things about yourself you may have never found possible. Do not be afraid, because here at LYS you cannot fail, and the possibilities are endless.”
Meet Caihren Wood, LYS Program Director
Caihren was born and raised in Vacherie, LA and graduated from St. James High School. He then attended Louisiana Tech University and obtained his bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering. In his non-LYS life, Caihren works as an Operations Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Camden, Arkansas. His message to the delegates is to be present this week. Here at LYS there are many new doors to be opened, you just have to be willing to take the first step through. Have full confidence in yourself, and do not be afraid. Caihren says: “LYS has the opportunity to change your outlook on life, if you allow it to. There are always lessons to be learned, new experiences to have, and new relationships to build. If you allow yourself to be open minded and receptive, you will walk out of this week with many new experiences you may have never thought possible. Lean on each other, lean on yourself, and you will not be disappointed.”