2021 Summer Staff
The 2021 Summer Staff is a highly competent, talented team of women from across the globe! Meet the incredible women at the heart of Camp Carysbrook just waiting to meet this summer’s campers!
Swimming/Dock Staff
Positions still available for 2021

Samantha Schlesser
2021 Head Counselor, Head of the Dock; Statistics and Data Analytics Intern
Currently: Senior at Longwood University, math wiz, crafter
Years at Carysbrook: 16
Camper, CIT, WIT, Store Manager, Lifeguard, Asst. Head of the Dock, Asst. Head Counselor, WIT Program Coordinator
Director’s Cup
Leadership superpowers: risk management, sense of humor, communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving

Carmen Stevenson
2021 Lifeguard/Swim Instructor & Purple Team Captain
Currently: Rising college freshman, cat lover, DIY fashionista
Years at Carysbrook: 9
Camper, CIT, WIT
Leadership superpowers: enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, collaboration, empathy
Canoeing/Dock Staff
Position filled for 2021

Kate Elizabeth Williams
2021 Head of Canoeing
Currently: rising college freshman, long-time Girl Scout camper, avid crafter
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: awareness, empathy, mentorship, flexibility, growth mindset
Synchronized Swimming/Dock Staff
Position filled for 2021

Becky Helm
Currently: Rising college freshman, track team, avid hiker
Years at Carysbrook: 12
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: dedication, growth mindset, communication, accountability, resilience
Carysbrook Adventure Program

Caitlin Spouge
2021 Head of Carysbrook Adventure Program (CAP)
Currently: Second-year English/History student at Cardiff University; lifelong climbing/bouldering enthusiast; Duke of Edinburgh bronze award recipient
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: awareness, risk management, empathy, communication, creativity
Nature
Outdoor Living Skills
Position filled for 2021

Hayes Staszkow
2021 Head of Outdoor Living Skills
Currently: Freshman at James Madison University, avid backpacker in search of the next adventure, artist
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: enthusiasm, awareness, creative problem-solving, resilience, fostering connection
Arts & Crafts
Position filled for 2021

Alma Dominguez
2021 Head of Arts & Crafts; Youth Development Intern
Currently: Sophomore majoring in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, gardener, animal lover
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: creativity, enthusiasm, empathy, engagement, drive
Recreational Sports
Position filled for 2021

Michaela Mannel
2021 Head of Rec Sports
Currently: Rising college freshman, varsity athlete, barista
Years at Carysbrook: 3
Camper
Leadership superpowers: drive and initiative, enthusiasm, awareness, communication, sense of humor
Horseback Riding
Positions still available for 2021

Ellie Nebolsine
2021 Evening Program Coordinator
and Riding Instructor
Currently: Rising college freshman
Years at Carysbrook: 10
Camper, 2019 CIT
2020 Retreat Staff, Asst. EP Coordinator
2020 Key Award
Leadership superpowers: empathy, awareness, drive and initiative, communication, and enthusiasm

MC Woodrum
2021 Asst. Head of the Barn; GoToGirl Coordinator
Currently: Sophomore majoring in Conservation Biology at Mary Washington University; Varsity Equestrian team; camping and hiking enthusiast
Years at Carysbrook: 5
Leadership superpowers: drive, determination, empathy, awareness, risk management
Riflery

Talya Cohen
2021 Head of Riflery
Currently: former elementary school volunteer working with at-risk youth and mentoring teenage counselors; recent Army Recruit Squad Commander; foodie
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: open-mindedness, risk management, determination, sense of humor, collaboration

Emma Searing
2021 Riflery Instructor
Currently: rising college freshman, Varsity athlete, aspiring park ranger
Years at Carysbrook: 4
Leadership superpowers: mentorship, collaboration, adaptability, creative problem-solving, determination
Archery
Position filled for 2021

Olivia Neddermeyer
2021 Head of Archery & Assistant Head Counselor
Currently: student of psychology and forensic science at James Madison University, visual and musical artist
Years at Carysbrook: 3
Head of Rec Sports, 2020 Retreat Staff
Leadership superpowers: empathy, enthusiasm, dedication, service, sense of humor
Office
Position filled for 2021

Lena Egl
2021 Office Manager, Little River Record, Assistant Head Counselor
Currently: EMT, studies at the University of Innsbruck, baker
Years at Carysbrook: 14
Camper, CIT, WIT, Office Manager, GoToGirl Coordinator, Riflery Instructor
Director’s Cup, Preston Legacy Cup
Leadership superpowers: Awareness, sense of humor, communication, creative problem-solving, customer service

Danielle Neowcharurn
2021 Social Media/Marketing Coordinator
Currently: Junior at George Mason University majoring in Psychology; Peer Mentor; outdoor adventurer
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: drive and initiative, communication, awareness, empathy, resilience
Drama
Position filled for 2021

Olivia Whicheloe
2021 Head of Drama
Currently: Recent University of Mary Washington graduate, theater/musical theatre; aspiring professional actor and teaching artist; hiking enthusiast
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: creativity, drive and initiative, empathy, collaboration, growth mindset
Tumbling
Position filled for 2021

Akerah Allen
2021 Head of Tumbling
Currently: Competitive trampoliner, avid crafter, professional baker and cake decorator
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: empathy, enthusiasm, collaboration, communication, growth mindset
Healthcare
Positions filled 2021

Kelli Arens
2021 Camp Nurse / Healthcare Team; Assistant Head Counselor
Currently: Pediatric ICU nurse, road cyclist, outdoor adventure seeker
Years at Carysbrook: 2
Leadership superpowers: risk management, empathy, collaboration, communication, creative problem-solving under pressure

Fareedah Shayeb
2021 Camp Nurse / Healthcare Team
Currently: Pediatric ER Travel Nurse; avid hiker and outdoor adventurer; cross-country traveler moving to northern Virginia
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: empathy, open-mindedness, adaptability, collaboration, communication
Kitchen

Autumn Jacobs
2021 Dietary & Nutrition Counselor; Culinary Intern
Currently: 4th-year culinary nutrition student at Johnson & Wales University, professional pastry chef, flute and clarinet player
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: creativity, organization, empathy, communication, attention to detail

Colette Akhimien
2021 Sustainability Counselor; Food Allergy/Dietary Restrictions Manager
Currently: Junior at Howard University majoring in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics; aspiring pediatrician; food services intern at Howard University Hospital
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: open-mindedness, empathy, communication, enthusiasm, collaboration
Activitiy Program Co-Coordinators
Positions filled for 2021

Savannah Lunger
2021 Activity Program Co-Coordinator, Pre-CIT Program Counselor & Assistant Head Counselor
Currently: Middle-school theatre arts teacher
Years at Carysbrook: 3
2019 Head of Canoeing
2019 Carysbrook Key Award
2020 Evening Program Coordinator
2020 Toni M. Baughman Award
Leadership superpowers: determined, enthusiastic, mission-focused, empathetic, aware, organized, inclusive and #outcomes driven!

Hannah Egl
2021 Activity Program Co-Coordinator, Leadership Development Coordinator & CIT Counselor
Currently: 3rd year at UVA, outdoor enthusiast, dog-lover
Years at Carysbrook: 14
Camper, CIT, WIT, GoToGirl Coordinator, CIT Program Coordinator, Activity Coordinator
Toni M. Baughman Award
Leadership superpowers: mentorship, communication, principled leadership, risk management, creative problem-solving
Workers In Training

Katy Campbell
2021 CoHead of Music/Arts & Crafts
Currently: Rising high school senior, after-school childcare provider
Years at Carysbrook: 8
Camper, 2020 CIT
Leadership superpowers: creativity, resilience, determination, empathy, enthusiasm

Lillie Ruddy
2021 Riflery & Archery Instructor
Leader: In-Camp Trips
Currently: Rising high school senior, Varsity golf team, retail associate
Years at Carysbrook: 12
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: flexibility, enthusiasm, dedication, collaboration, organization

Daisy Hester
2021 Lifeguard/Dock Staff & Riding Instructor
Assistant Go To Girl Coordinator
Currently: Rising high school senior, crew team, learning guitar
Years at Carysbrook: 9
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: drive, growth mindset, enthusiasm, communication, accountability

Piper Hart
2021 Head of Dance
Currently: Rising high school senior, dance teacher assistant, IB Drama
Years at Carysbrook: 7
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: determination, creativity, flexibility, empathy, resilience

Vivien Champ
2021 Drama/Riding Instructor
Assistant Evening Program Coordinator
Currently: Rising high school senior, soccer, cheer
Years at Carysbrook: 7
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: problem-solving, communication, empathy, enthusiasm, determination

Jillian Dickman
2021 Store Manager/Office Assistant
Currently: Rising high school senior, theater tech crew, marksman
Years at Carysbrook: 6
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: empathy, awareness, courage, communication, dedication

Jamie Simeone
2021 Co-Head of Music/Lifeguard/Dock Staff
Currently: Rising high school senior, soccer, singing
Years at Carysbrook: 11
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: collaboration, communication, empathy, enthusiasm, flexibility
For more information on any of our available positions, please contact the Camp Director by phone at 540-382-1670 or by email at info@campcarysbrook.com.