AWARE Presenters:
Albert Garibay
AWARE CoordinatorMy name is Alberto Garibay and I am the AWARE Coordinator. I was born and raised in Sunnyside, WA in the beautiful Yakima Valley. I have played soccer my entire life and also enjoy hiking and camping in our unique PNW landscape. I studied at Walla Walla University where I received my B.S. in Psychology. I am passionate when it comes to working with the youth. Additionally, I have been fortunate enough to have always been in and volunteered in youth groups throughout my life. As AWARE’s new Program Coordinator, I believe my education and the interpersonal skills I have developed while working with youth can help me make a positive impact in our communities, which I call home.
Melanie Smeenk
Life Options' CEOMelanie Smeenk is the CEO of Life Options, where she has worked in various capacities since 2010. As CEO, she is involved in overseeing the AWARE program, and also does AWARE presentations. She has lived in Sunnyside her whole life and graduated from Sunnyside Christian High School in 2000. She has been married to Scott Smeenk for over 15 years and they have two sons. She helps with the office work at their dairy which they began in 2002. Melanie enjoys attending sporting events with her two boys, camping, watching movies and visiting with family.
Chloe Flory
My name is Chloe Flory. I rank third in the line of seven siblings. Six out of 7 of us are adopted.
My favorite pass-time is photography and the mountains. I love crisp weather and cold icy drinks.
Something I am passionate about is creating connections with people.
180 Facilitators:
Albert Garibay
AWARE CoordinatorMy name is Alberto Garibay and I am the AWARE Coordinator. I was born and raised in Sunnyside, WA in the beautiful Yakima Valley. I have played soccer my entire life and also enjoy hiking and camping in our unique PNW landscape. I studied at Walla Walla University where I received my B.S. in Psychology. I am passionate when it comes to working with the youth. Additionally, I have been fortunate enough to have always been in and volunteered in youth groups throughout my life. As AWARE’s new Program Coordinator, I believe my education and the interpersonal skills I have developed while working with youth can help me make a positive impact in our communities, which I call home.
Melanie Smeenk
Life Options' CEOMelanie Smeenk is the CEO of Life Options, where she has worked in various capacities since 2010. As CEO, she is involved in overseeing the AWARE program, and also does AWARE presentations. She has lived in Sunnyside her whole life and graduated from Sunnyside Christian High School in 2000. She has been married to Scott Smeenk for over 15 years and they have two sons. She helps with the office work at their dairy which they began in 2002. Melanie enjoys attending sporting events with her two boys, camping, watching movies and visiting with family.
Chloe Flory
My name is Chloe Flory. I rank third in the line of seven siblings. Six out of 7 of us are adopted.
My favorite pass-time is photography and the mountains. I love crisp weather and cold icy drinks.
Something I am passionate about is creating connections with people.