Before GZ opens its doors for an event, supplies need to be ordered … tables and chairs need to be set up … artists need to be collected at the airport. Carlee manages all those logistics, plus she runs GZ’s social media sites, too.

In her spare time, she burns off steam by longboarding, playing sports, hiking, and camping. And since she’s new to Myrtle Beach (by way of Michigan), she’s also learning to surf. Fun fact: Carlee roasts and grinds her own coffee beans.

“I love getting to know these students,” says Carlee. “That’s why my passion is creating a place and an environment where they can come, belong, and grow.”