Mari Beth started volunteering at Camp Rainbow Gold as a camp nurse in 2009. Since then, she has volunteered at 6 summer camps, one winter camp and many other year-round activities. She was thrilled to be offered a position as a Camp Rainbow Gold staff member which allows Mari Beth to merge some of her passions, nursing, giving back to her community and organization.
“As the medical coordinator, I hope to keep the medical side of camp running smoothly so campers and staff can do their magic. To me, this is why this position exists.”
Mari Beth is a liaison between camp and our community medical contacts. Additionally, she ensures policies are in place so everyone at a camp activity remains safe and is able to have an incredible memory-making time.
Mari Beth is nationally certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Oncology Nursing Society. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the Denver School of Nursing and her Master of Nursing from Boise State University. She holds has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. She has been working in the field of oncology for the last 10+ years in many different nursing positions. Although her career was primarily focused on adult oncology care, she has a passion to support children and the families of children affected by cancer.
Mari Beth is a fun-loving, passionate person, who always tries to see the good side in every situation. Her goal is to be a lifelong learner and she strives to learn at least one new thing every day. She is an avid football fan, supporting the Denver Broncos, BSU Broncos and CU Buffs. You may even see her sporting blue hair on game days. In her free time, she enjoys being a wife and mom to her wonderful husband and two fabulous children, especially when it gets her outdoors. Her favorite things to do are road/mountain biking, hiking/backpacking, alpine skiing, snow shoeing, camping and basically anything else outdoors. She also loves reading and gardening.
When asked why she wanted to become part of Camp Rainbow Gold’s Staff, Mari Beth said, “The kids are amazing, and being at camp is magical, like heaven on Earth. Who wouldn’t want a job described like that?!”
