Kesem (n.): magic; the ability to change a life; an agent of growth; the unique power that transforms kids into Camp Kesem Campers
Our Staff
Camp Kesem Emory is made up of 10 coordinators who work hard throughout the year to make camp a success. There are 4 committees (Camper Care, Student Support, Fundraising, Administration & Camp Programming), each one led by 2 co-coordinators, and there are 2 co-chairs that oversee all of the committees.
Meet your co-chairs!
Liz "Bojangles" Carson
Liz is a sophomore at Emory majoringin Anthropology and Human Biology. This is the second year that she will be involved with Camp Kesem Emory. Last year she was a Camper Care Coordinator and served on the Administration team at camp. She had an absolutely amazing experience at camp this year and can’t wait for Camp Kesem 2012! Her favorite camp song is Fred the Moose.
Camille "Reese's" Nelson
Camille is a junior at Emory who is majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Theater Studies. This is her second year being involved with Camp Kesem Emory. Last year, she was an Administration and Camp Programming coordinator, and was thrilled to watch all of the kids become close friends. Her favorite camp song is “Baby Shark” and her favorite activity is singing and dancing at mealtime. She is super excited to show even more people how amazing Camp Kesem Emory can be.
Administration and Camp Programming
Molly "Seashell" Davis
Molly is a senior and Psychology major. This is her third year as Admin and Programming Coordinator for Camp Kesem Emory. She is extremely excited to continue with this position and to help Camp Kesem Emory expand.
Kruti "Kruton" Bhavsar
Kruti is a senior at Emory double majoring in Anthropology and Biology. This is her third year being involved in Camp Kesem Emory. Last year, she was a Fundraising Coordinator. Her favorite camp song is Tarzan. She had an amazing time at camp this summer and is super excited to plan camp for summer 2012!
Teen Program
Faith Castellanos
Faith is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and a junior. She is SO excited about Camp Kesem. A couple fun camp facts about her: her favorite camp song is the moose song (which she always sings loudly) and she is addicted to s'mores. Faith LOVES summer camp.
Camper Care
Lisa "Mango" Baek
Lisa is a sophomore at Emory. She is majoring in Pyschology under the Pre-Physical Therapy track. Lisa absolutely loved the talent show! Her favorite camp song is the Oreo song. She can’t wait to see everyone at the reunion!
Hannah “Nala” Williams
Hannah is a junior at Emory who is majoring in Philosophy. Hannah has been a Camp Kesem Counselor for the past two years and is now a Camper Care Coordinator. Her favorite time at camp is cabin chat and the talent show. Not only is she looking forward to seeing former campers but she anticipates to expand the Camp Kesem family!
Fundraising
Sarah Harrington
Sarah is a sophomore at Emory who is majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. This is her first year with Camp Kesem Emory and she is so excited to help make this summer the best one yet! Her favorite camp songs are “Boom-Chica-Boom” and “Princess Pat” and she can’t wait to get an official camp name.
Skylar La-Torre Couch
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Skylar is a freshman at Emory majoring in Biology. This is the first year that she will be involved with Camp Kesem Emory. This year, she is a co-coordinator is Fundraising. She is extremely excited to get involved and find cool ways to fundraise!
Student Support
Rosy "Mushu" Gomez
Rosy is a senior at Emory majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Catholic Studies. This will be her third year involved in Camp Kesem as Co-Student Support Coordinator. She enjoys seeing the difference we have made for families over the years and how they continue to support Camp Kesem Emory. She had a great time at camp this past year and is super excited to attend camp again this coming year!
Monica "Froyo" Yang
Monica Yang (FroYo) is a sophomore at Emory University! She is double majoring in International Studies and Philosophy; she loves to read, participate in music ensembles, and have fun with friends! She also loves sweets, especially fro-yo!