I love camp. With a profound dedication to the camp world, I have been fortunate to spend the majority of my career immersed in it. The first time at overnight camp wasn’t the best, but trying again a couple years later, meeting new and old friends at camp each summer and learning new experiences, gaining confidence and skills, made me love what camp taught me and how camp made me feel. After volunteering then working summer jobs at camp, I was addicted to it. I served as executive director at Luther Village Camp in NW Ontario for 25 years until moving to MCA in February 2017. I love the deep-seated life-long learning and love of the outdoors that camp gifts to campers and staff. I love seeing how camp helped to form my girls into who they are. I continue to enjoy many outdoor pursuits like cycling, hiking, paddling on a calm lake and ending a day gathering around a campfire - solo or with family and friends.

I grew up in south-central Manitoba on a dairy farm and graduated from the U of M in 1998 with a degree in Agriculture.  For the last 17 years, I have been working in the non-profit industry and am currently the Sunshine Fund Program Manager.  I enjoy the role of helping our Manitoba children who need it most, and it is a special privilege to be able to chat with donors and hear their stories and the reasons they give.

My connection to children's camping in Manitoba has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. Having grown up in the camping community and now working to support camps across the province, I have seen firsthand the positive impact camp experiences can have on children, youth, and families. As the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Manitoba Camping Association, I oversee the promotion of our programs, initiatives, and member camps, helping to share the stories that showcase the value of camping across Manitoba. I am passionate about helping camps thrive, building strong relationships within the camping community, and advocating for the life-changing experiences that camp provides. I believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the growth, confidence, friendships, and sense of belonging that camp can foster. I am proud to support the incredible camps and camp professionals who work every day to create those meaningful experiences.

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My love for summer camp formed over the years I spent working at camp. I quickly fell in love with the world of outdoor play, friends, and fun. Through camp, I was challenged to grow, given the opportunity to experience new things, and I learnt a lot about myself. Over the years at camp, I got to meet and learn from so many incredible people, and met many of my best friends along the way. I got to experience the life-changing opportunity of summer camp, and count myself lucky to have been able to see so many others experience it too. I’m fortunate to be a part of the team here at the MCA, where I get to continue to see more and more children experience the joy of summer camp. In my role as the Community Outreach Coordinator, I have the opportunity to connect with schools and community groups to share the message of the power of camp within the community. I’m privileged to be a part of the camp community in Manitoba, and to be a part of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience everything that camp has to offer.