Meet the Team
Behind every Camp Rainbow Gold program, service, and event is a team of dedicated and passionate employees and volunteers committed to serving Idaho children and families.
Board of Directors
With more than 100 years of Camp Rainbow Gold involvement, the Board of Directors serves to uphold the mission and guide the vision for the future.
Stacey Gehlken +
Stacey Gehlken is currently Vice President of Human Resources at Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI). In this capacity, Ms. Gehlken has the responsibility for aligning employees and talent strategies to BCI’s business direction. Ms. Gehlken is an experienced HR professional with a passion for improving business results. She has been in her current position since 2017, focused primarily on the total rewards philosophy, leadership capabilities, culture, increasing transparency, communication and the employees’ experience.
Ms. Gehlken has been married for thirty years and she and her husband have raised and put two kind and thoughtful women out into the world.
Carlie Pedersen +
Carlie Pedersen is a cancer survivor and former Camp Rainbow Gold camper. She has been involved with camp for the past 16 years and has gone from a camper to the current Director of Camp Rainbow Gold’s Teen Oncology Camp. Carlie has also served on the finance committee as well as being a speaker on behalf of Camp Rainbow Gold at many different functions. She has a passion for Camp Rainbow Gold which shows through her years of dedication, and she is honored to be on the Board of Directors and serve in this capacity.
Carlie’s passion and dedication for volunteering were recently acknowledged with an award for Outstanding Adult Philanthropist, awarded by the Idaho Nonprofit Center. Carlie has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Supply Chain Management from Boise State University.
During her downtime, Carlie enjoys spending time with her husband Kyle, also a former camp volunteer. They enjoy traveling to new places, eating new food, and experiencing new things.
Joe Eck +
Joe Eck is a cancer survivor, former Camp Rainbow Gold Camper, and CRG College Scholarship recipient. He has volunteered and spoken at camp and the annual Share Your Heart Ball over the course of the last 15 years. Joe also volunteers his time with other local and national nonprofits including St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Idaho Humane Society, Kiva, and Jesse Tree.
Born and raised in Idaho, Joe has returned to his hometown to work for Copper Banking, a financial technology startup that focuses on educating teens about financial concepts within their core banking experience. Prior to Copper Banking, Joe worked for PayPal’s Social Innovation team where he worked with national nonprofits on giving campaigns such as Red Nose Day, Giving Tuesday, and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Joe has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies from Washington & Jefferson College.
In his spare time Joe enjoys playing and coaching lacrosse (serves as the Boise State Men’s Lacrosse team assistant coach), skiing, hiking, and traveling to new exciting places. He is excited to reconnect with Camp Rainbow Gold here in Idaho in this new role.
Chris Morrison +
Chris Morrison is a Certified Public Accountant at Baker Tilly. His main area of focus is on tax planning and compliance work for corporations, partnerships and individuals. He joined public accounting in 2014 after working in corporate accounting on the corporate tax team for American Airlines.
Chris graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management in February 2012. He continued on to receive his Master of Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School of Management in June 2014. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Chris moved to Idaho from Phoenix, AZ in 2018 where he served as a community service board member and community service committee chair for his past firm. He is excited to jump back into volunteering here in Idaho with Camp Rainbow Gold and serve in a new capacity. He enjoys running relay races, playing volleyball, traveling and hiking.
Elizabeth Lizberg +
Camp Rainbow Gold CEO/Executive Director Elizabeth Lizberg joined Camp Rainbow Gold in 2007 when it was a program of the American Cancer Society. Over her 14-year tenure, she has guided the organization through incredible growth, change and service. In 2014, Camp Rainbow Gold became its own independent nonprofit organization under Elizabeth’s leadership. In 2019 she oversaw the purchase of Camp Rainbow Gold’s own property and she is currently leading the charge to build Hidden Paradise, Idaho’s first medical camp.
Elizabeth embraces Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer with an unrivaled passion and works to leave a lasting, positive imprint on each family she has the honor of knowing through Camp Rainbow Gold. She believes the key to the success of Camp Rainbow Gold is the love, hope and fun given by volunteers and supporters.
Prior to Camp Rainbow Gold, Elizabeth worked for St. Luke’s Regional Medical for Children at Risk Evaluation Services (CARES). During this time, she was instrumental in the creation of the Family and Children Evaluation Services (FACES) Center in Boise and co-founded the Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers. Elizabeth was an Idaho Business Review Women of the Year nominee in 2014 and was recognized as a CEO of Influence in 2017.
Jason Couvillon +
Jason is an owner of Bruvion Travel, a travel and concierge service catering to the entertainment, fashion and creative industries, planning and managing all of the travel for the tours of Janet Jackson, Cher, Beck, Goo Goo Dolls and The Go-go’s. He established the company in 2001 with his two business partners and since then, Bruvion has grown into a high-end travel company with agents in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. Bruvion also specializes in production, celebrity and high-end personal travel. Jason is also the creator and a partner of Catch, a tech product and tool to help book and manage group travel for music, production and sports teams.
Jason has been involved in Camp Rainbow Gold for over 10 years. He started as a cabin counselor when camp was just one week, loved the experience and the kids, and has taken on more responsibility and a larger role at camp over his years with the organization. As Youth Oncology Camp Director for 4 years, Jason and his leadership team were able to shape Youth Camp after the split to two oncology camps and start some new traditions with the youngest campers. He looks forward to seeing what the next leaders do to make their own mark on camp.
Dr. Bill Dittrich +
Dr. Bill Dittrich lives in Boise with his wife, Mary, and 3 kids, Josh, Matt, and Maggie. He was first introduced to Camp Rainbow Gold in 2013 when his son, Matt, was diagnosed with cancer. Since that time, he and his family have participated in many camp events, including Youth Camp, Sibling Camp, Family Camp, and Share Your Heart Ball.
Bill enjoys most things outdoors and spending time with family. He works as a pulmonary and critical care physician at St. Luke’s Hospital. Originally from Alaska, he spent several years in Seattle for school, before making Idaho his home in 2003.
Chuck Graves +
Chuck currently serves as President for McAlvain Companies, a large Idaho-born commercial construction firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Chuck is a licensed Construction Manager within the State of Idaho and has served on many construction and community advisory boards.
Chuck is a graduate of the University of Idaho, a local product of Boise and has had the pleasure of working across the US and Western Hemisphere on complex projects for multiple large multi-faceted engineering and construction service-oriented companies throughout his 34-year career.
Dr. Dave McCluskey III +
Dr. David McClusky, III was born and raised in Idaho, and moved to the Wood River Valley in 2013. His father founded Camp Rainbow Gold and he has been involved with camp activities since its inception.
Dr. McClusky now works as a general surgeon at St. Luke’s Wood River. He attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, and medical school at Northwestern in Chicago. His residency training in general surgery was at Emory University in Atlanta and he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the Mayo Clinic Florida. He serves as the Medical Director of Quality and Safety at St. Luke’s Wood River and is also a member of the Idaho Board of Medicine.
David lives in Hailey with his wife Lorena and his step-son Tyler. They enjoy Nordic skiing, mountain biking and relaxing at their family cabin north of Ketchum.
Ryan McFarland +
Boise, Idaho native Ryan McFarland is a co-General Counsel to Scentsy, Inc. Ryan handles Scentsy’s litigation and advises the company on a wide variety of the company’s day-to-day legal concerns. Ryan is also actively engaged in the law firm he started in 2013, McFarland Ritter PLLC.
Ryan is committed to the well-being of the community he has called home his entire life. In addition to a regular practice of pro bono work, Ryan volunteers in a number of capacities, including in his church, on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army-Boise Corp. from 2010-2021, and now with Camp Rainbow Gold.
When not in the office he can usually be found playing banjo on his cabin deck. If you can’t find him there, then he has found a mountain lake with his teenagers and his dogs.
Dr. Nate Meeker +
Dr. Nate Meeker is the Medical Director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Luke's Cancer Institute. He joined the Camp Rainbow Gold board in 2018 and serves as an on-site oncologist at camp programs.
Dr. Meeker served as the host of our 2018 Shine event in Boise and has been a regular volunteer at camp since 2011. He’s always ready and willing to sing a song, don a wig or a silly hat, dress up like a prince or Colonel Sanders — don whatever costume and give all he has that will help Camp and the kids.
Nate and his wife Erin have six children and love to travel and have all kinds of spectacular adventures together.
Will Varin +
Will is an Idaho native who was raised on the Camas Prairie (Go Mushers!), Camp Rainbow Gold’s new home. He is a practicing attorney and founding member of the full-service business law firm, Varin Wardwell LLC, located in Boise, Idaho where he is a commercial litigation attorney.
Will has founded and served on the boards of other nonprofit organizations and is passionate about Camp Rainbow Gold’s mission.
Will is married and has two young children. He enjoys spending as much time as he can outdoors—hunting, fishing, skiing and otherwise enjoying the Idaho lifestyle.
Monica Walker +
Monica Walker has lived in the Treasure Valley since 1998. She has over 20 years of experience working in design. Currently, she is an Interior Designer at the Bungalow and is dedicated to the development of relationships that will positively impact both her client’s goals and the sustained success of the company.
Monica is a member of FUNDSY Executive Board, where she has been the Gala Chair for the last 6 years. She was introduced to Camp Rainbow Gold as the 2016 FUNDSY beneficiary. Monica also served on the Ballet Idaho board for 9 years. She believes that being on local boards and staying involved can make a substantial impact on the community she calls home.
Monica dedicates much of her downtime to her husband, Jim, and two children, Alexandra and Madison. You can find her after-hours restoring her old home and volunteering for local charities.
Brian Yeargain +
Brian is a CPA partner with the local accounting firm of Little Morris LLP, one of Idaho’s largest tax consulting firms. His practice specializes in tax and consulting services for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. Brian has been with the firm since 1994 and was named a partner in 2004.
Brian graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in May 1995. In 1998, Brian was elected to the Board of Directors for the Boise State University Alumni Association and was the President of the Board of Directors in 2006. Brian is currently on the Boise State Foundation Board of Directors, was previously the President of the Bronco Athletic Association, the chair of the Boise State University Accounting Advisory Board Executive Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for NeighborWorks Boise. He was named Alumni of the Year in 2003 by the Beta Alpha Psi Chapter on campus, received the President’s Award from the Boise State Alumni Association in 2001, and received the Boise State Alumni Service Award in 2008.
Outside of work, he likes to play golf, spend as much time as possible with his wife and five kids, and attend Bronco sporting events.
Dr. Doris Tunney +
Dr. Doris Tunney’s life has always involved children. After graduating from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, she began a pediatric residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. She completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, started her career as a pediatrician in Newport Beach, California and became Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital.
After retiring from her practice and relocating to Idaho, she found Camp Rainbow Gold from attending her first Share Your Heart Ball more than a decade ago. Doris was a member of the gala’s committee for many years and also became a CRG volunteer, serving as doctor and counselor. She co-founded the CRG Young Adult Team (YA Team), funded and founded the college scholarship program, and continues as director of the scholarship program.
Staff Members
The Camp Rainbow Gold staff works year-round to plan and provide emotionally empowering experiences to Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Elizabeth Lizberg +
CEO
Camp Rainbow Gold CEO/Executive Director Elizabeth Lizberg joined Camp Rainbow Gold in 2007 when it was a program of the American Cancer Society. Over her 14-year tenure, she has guided the organization through incredible growth, change and service. In 2014, Camp Rainbow Gold became its own independent nonprofit organization under Elizabeth’s leadership. In 2019 she oversaw the purchase of Camp Rainbow Gold’s own property and she is currently leading the charge to build Hidden Paradise, Idaho’s first medical camp.
Elizabeth embraces Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer with an unrivaled passion and works to leave a lasting, positive imprint on each family she has the honor of knowing through Camp Rainbow Gold. She believes the key to the success of Camp Rainbow Gold is the love, hope and fun given by volunteers and supporters.
Prior to Camp Rainbow Gold, Elizabeth worked for St. Luke’s Regional Medical for Children at Risk Evaluation Services (CARES). During this time, she was instrumental in the creation of the Family and Children Evaluation Services (FACES) Center in Boise and co-founded the Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers. Elizabeth was an Idaho Business Review Women of the Year nominee in 2014 and was recognized as a CEO of Influence in 2017.
Tracy Bryan +
Operations Director
Tracy joined Camp Rainbow Gold in spring of 2016 as Program Director. She now serves as Director of Operations. She is a native Oregonian and grew up in beautiful Southern Oregon. She graduated college from the University of Oregon in Eugene, with a degree in political science and nonprofit administration (Go DUCKS!)
Tracy became passionate about volunteerism and the importance of nonprofits at a young age and chose to attend U of O because of their nonprofit program, one of the few in the country at the time. When she moved to Idaho in 2008, CRG caught her eye and she jumped at the chance to join the team when the opportunity arose.
Her favorite camp memories are seeing the magic of CRG through the camper’s eyes. She loves watching youth campers walk into the dining hall each morning in awe of new decorations and the counselors and volunteers in fun and silly costumes. Ending the nights with warm campfires filled with silly songs and skits while staring at the mountain is a great way to celebrate life and is a reminder of the love and hope driving our programs.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys being home with her family and keeps busy chasing after twin boys, doing home projects with her husband, and finding treasures while thrifting.
Two truths and a lie from Tracy:
- I am a triplet.
- I’ve been run over by a car.
- I’m left handed.
Christl Holzl +
Development Director
Christl has been on the Camp Rainbow Gold team since November 2013 and brings a long history of nonprofit, fundraising and event experience. As Development Director, she leads all fundraising efforts for the organization, including the annual Share Your Heart Ball.
Originally from Chicago, a Blackhawks and Cubbies fan, Christl received a BA from Luther College and an MM from the University of Northern Colorado. She fell in love with the west and has made Ketchum her home for the past 28 years.
Her first interview with CRG was a memorable one – up at camp, she was surrounded by laughing children and the stunning Boulder Mountains views. As she was pulling out of camp an exquisite rainbow was arching across the sky — serendipity at its best! She has found her work incredibly meaningful, is honored to work with such compassionate colleagues and is continually amazed at the courage these children diagnosed with cancer and their families display.
In her free time Christl can be found doing all the outdoor activities that mountain living offers including skiing, mountain biking, hiking and hockey, as well as enjoying cultural events, getting her Zen on at yoga and traveling around the globe.
Two truths and a lie from Christl:
- I swam with a shark in Belize.
- I sang with John Denver.
- I’ve summited Mt Denali in Alaska.
Lonni Leavitt-Barker +
Capital Campaign Director
Lonni joined the Camp Rainbow Gold staff in March 2019. Lonni and her family have been campers, she has served as a volunteer, a fundraiser, an emcee, and most recently, a board member. Working as an employee for CRG was the last frontier! Lonni will head up our efforts to finance and secure a forever home. She comes to us from Scentsy, Inc. where she oversaw Public Relations, Media and Charitable Giving.
Lonni grew up in Las Vegas and had a totally normal childhood. Her next door neighbor was a hit man for the mafia and her senior prom was at Caesars Palace. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She likes to refer to her career in television as her “previous life”. Lonni was an Emmy award-winning investigative news reporter whose career took her from Las Vegas to Raleigh/Durham, Phoenix to Los Angeles. After fifteen years of chasing down multiple offenders, corrupt politicians, mobsters and criminals who faked their deaths in foreign countries to fraudulently collect on insurance policies—Lonni gave up LA’s fast lane to move to Eagle, where she likes to tell people she has been “reincarnated as a mother”.
Lonni and her husband, Byron are the parents of four children. Their youngest battled cancer for more than three years. They like to say Camp Rainbow Gold was the best “perk” to come out of such a brutal experience. The family has attended Family Camps and their three oldest are frequent flyers at Sibling Camp (and truly equate it with Christmas). Lonni is also the founder of Baldapalooza, a family-friendly music festival for Idaho children battling cancer which supported CRG for two of its three years.
Two truths and a lie from Lonni:
- I have already attended my own funeral and burial.
- I was the only person at a nudist colony with my clothes on.
- I used to help produce World Title Boxing matches in Las Vegas.
Jennifer Didonna +
Marketing & Communications Director
Jennifer joined Camp Rainbow Gold in the fall of 2023 as the Marketing & Communications Director. She is a long-time resident of Idaho after moving from Las Vegas, NV, as a teenager. She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a minor in Graphic Design and has been a part of the non-profit world since 2019.
Jennifer is passionate about traveling and aims to get as many stamps in her passport as possible. When she is not traveling, she is in town obsessing over her pets (one dog and one cat) and spending time with friends watching true crime documentaries and trying to not yell at the TV during football season.
Two truths and a lie from Jennifer:
I have an obsession with sharks
I love the font Comic Sans
I love to bake in my free time
Bethany Phillips +
Development Associate
Bethany joined the Camp Rainbow Gold staff in January 2022 as the Marketing and Special Events Coordinator and now serves as the Development Associate. She is a longtime resident of Idaho and graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelors in Marketing.
At a young age, Bethany discovered she was passionate about helping others find their own sense of hope. She pursued a marketing degree to combine her creative side and love for connections with her enthusiasm for caring for youth and their families. Bethany has worked and volunteered at several nonprofit organizations in Boise and is extremely excited to serve Idaho’s children and families.
In her free time, Bethany loves to explore new coffee shops, paddleboard, attend concerts, and take road trips throughout Idaho.
Two truths and a lie from Bethany:
- I have ridden in an Amish buggy.
- I played water polo in high school.
- I have walked in a fashion show.
Stacie Tornga +
Volunteer Manager
Stacie joined the CRG staff in November 2021. But she has been involved with CRG for 20+ years and started as a camper in 2002. Stacie was first diagnosed with A.L.L at the age of 14 and found her camp family, who helped her through her relapse at the age of 17. Stacie has since been a counselor, scholarship committee member, assistant director, and now CRG’s volunteer manager.
Stacie is so excited to work with CRG volunteers and help shape the volunteer program because she is well aware of how the program can shape not only camper’s lives but volunteer’s lives too. She is excited to have a hand in growing the CRG family and keeping in touch with all the veteran volunteers.
Stacie loves to travel and immerse herself in other cultures. She has lived in Malta, Thailand, and Mexico and likes to go where her stomach takes her. She is a passionate foodie and loves to try new food, whether it’s fancy 12-course meals or food carts. On her last international adventure in Mexico, Stacie adopted a small dog that she found on the beach and, of course, named her Tonks as Harry Potter is her favorite book series. Stacie’s love of international travel began with her Make-A-Wish which was to go to England to see the Harry Potter set.
In her spare time, Stacie loves researching new destinations to visit and food to consume. She also loves to read, kayak, and did she mention eating ALL THE FOOD? She is very passionate about sweat pants with pockets and adding an exorbitant amount of agave to her tea. She loved to drive the golf carts at camp but for "some reason" is no longer allowed.
Two truths and a lie from Stacie:
- I have broken both arms at the same time while snowboarding.
- I have eaten palm weevils in the Amazon.
- I can digest cheese like nobody's business.
Savannah Sutherlin +
Program Manager
Savannah joined Camp Rainbow Gold in May 2022 as the Program Manager. She graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Health Sciences and a certificate in Nonprofit Management.
Her original goal was to become a pediatric nurse, but during her time at BSU she fell in love with the nonprofit world and became passionate about volunteering with different nonprofits in the Treasure Valley.
In her free time, she loves to explore the city and go thrifting. She is a big true crime nerd and would love to be a private investigator someday.
Two truths and a lie from Savannah:
- I have 11 nieces and nephews
- I love brussels sprouts
- I had a naked mole rat growing up
Kelly Parker +
Accountant
Kelly joined Camp Rainbow Gold in July of 2023 as the Accountant. She graduated from National University in California with a Masters's Degree in Taxation and a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. She has been working in nonprofit accounting for the last 10 years.
Kelly moved to Idaho in 2020 with her family and enjoys exploring Boise and the surrounding areas, camping, and fishing.
Two truths and a lie from Kelly:
- I grew up on a cattle ranch.
- I enjoy cross stitch sewing in my spare time.
- I have two sisters.
Skyler Brown +
Administrative Assistant
Skyler joined Camp Rainbow Gold in November of 2022 as the Administrative Assistant. She is a native Idahoan and grew up in Meridian, but her family originally immigrated to the US, beginning with her great-grandmother who came from Norway. She graduated from Boise State University with a BA in Business Administration which allowed her to explore subjects like accounting, business statistics, and communication.
This is the first nonprofit Skyler has worked at and so she was very excited when she first saw the opportunity. She’s watched close friends and relatives battle cancer in the past and overcome it so she’s familiar with and passionate about the cause that Camp Rainbow Gold strives toward. She looks forward to making lots of fun memories at Camp.
In her free time, Skyler loves to draw, read fantasy novels, rollerblade, and go on the occasional camping trip. She enjoys rainy weather and prefers to spend time outside reading a good book when she sees a storm approaching. In the rare instances when Skyler is not reading, you will usually find her spending time with her two dogs, her family, and her friends.
Two truths and a lie from Skyler:
- I have bees
- I’ve been in a hot-air balloon
- I’ve traveled to 7 different countries
Mari Beth Stein +
Medical Coordinator
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?!”
Camp Leadership
Camp programs are led each year by a dedicated team of volunteers who give their time and talents to build the best programs for our campers. Meet your 2023 Camp Leadership teams.
Lisa Tener +
Hi! I’m Lisa and I’m the Spring Family Camp and Sibling Camp Director. I’ve been involved with CRG since 2009 and I can usually be found in the Art Shack or the Escape Rooms at our Family Camps.
My favorite camp activity is the Art Shack and my favorite camp song is Herman the Worm. I haven’t seen our campers in over a year and I can’t wait for this summer to see all those smiling faces and hear the laughter!
When I’m not with CRG, I’m usually at home. I’m retired so I do a lot of crafts. I also like to camp with my husband and our dog, Casper.
Rob Brings +
Rob Brings is your Spring Family Camp Assistant Director.
Bio coming soon!
Joe Rowley +
Hi, I'm Joe and I'm your Spring Family Camp Activities Director.
LuAnne Moresco +
LuAnne is your Spring Family Camp and Youth Camp Art Shack Director.
Bio coming soon!
Maggie Alcaraz +
Hi, my name is Maggie and I’m your Sibling Camp Activities Director. I’ve been involved with Camp Rainbow Gold since 2008 when I was a sibling camper. I moved into being a cabin counselor and now I’m joining the leadership team!
My favorite activity at Camp is the campfire nights and my favorite camp song is Banana Split. I’m so excited for this year because we’ll be in our new home and all back together again.
When I’m not at Camp, you can usually find me working with high school students, at a coffee shop, hiking, or binge watching something on Netflix.
Kristen Nate +
Hi, I'm Kristen and I'm your Sibling Camp Social Worker! I joined the CRG family in 2021. This will be my second year as the social worker for Sibling Camp and I'm very excited! This is an amazing organization to be involved with. My favorite Camp activities are cabin connections and the camp fire.
I love all the campfire songs! I'm most excited about this summer because we will have more campers and additional time together. When I'm not at Camp, you can find me spending time with my family and pets, working in my yard, or volunteering with Special Olympics.
Shannon Durkee +
Shannon Durkee is your Fall Family Camp Med Shack Director.
Bio coming soon!
Tara Jefferies +
Hi! I’m Tara and I’m the Fall Family Camp Assistant Director. I’ve been a part of Camp Rainbow Gold since 2011. I’ve been a cabin counselor and a nurse at Sibling Camp.
My favorite camp activity is a toss up between mountain biking and Art Shack. My favorite camp song is Banana Split. I’m so excited for this summer because I can’t wait to be together as a camp family at our new home!
When I’m not at Camp, you can find me visiting national parks, road tripping with my husband, or experimenting in the kitchen.
Heather VanLaanen +
Sarah Davis +
I'm Sarah and I'm your Teen Camp Activities Director.
My involvement with camp started as a camper at 14 years old. I have loved getting to transition from camper to volunteer to give back to the camp that gave me so much throughout my cancer journey. My favorite camp activity is "the dance" and my favorite campfire song is Camp Rainbowville!
I'm most excited about this summer because it will be my first year working on the operation team, and I am very excited. When I'm not at camp, you can find me reading, knitting, swimming, camping, and spending time with my animal on four legs.
Beth Frasier +
Hi! My name is Beth and I’ll be your Teen Camp Social Worker. I have been interested in joining the CRG family for quite some time and this will be my second summer with you all.
When I’m not at Camp, you can find me at home with my cats, doing school work. I could also be on the Boise River Greenbelt or hiking Camel's Back. And you might even catch me around town singing and dancing in my car at stoplights!
Ben Schile +
Hi! My name is Ben and I am your Youth Camp Director. I joined the CRG family in 2011. I started out as a first year counselor, teamed up with the great Orlie Sather, leading a great group of kids and came back my following year as the videographer. I then spent time as assistant director and started directing youth camp several years ago. My leadership team has shifted over the years but I really lucked out with the team I have now and we are currently planning the best camp yet for 2022!
Amanda Copeland +
Bri Lippiello+
Hi! I’m Briana! I am the Youth Camp Assistant Director. I’ve been involved with Camp Rainbow Gold since 2010 and have been a cabin counselor for many years.
My favorite camp activity is the Dance. And my favorite camp song is Banana Split.
When I’m not with CRG, you can find me crocheting, working and being a mom!
Max Musser +
Hi, I’m Max! I’m the Youth Camp Activities Director. I joined the Camp Rainbow Gold family as a camper in 2014 at Sibling Camp and Family Camp. Then I was a junior volunteer and this will be my first year on a leadership team. I've volunteered at sibling, teen, and family camp and am very excited to be at Youth Camp for my first time this year!
My favorite camp activity is raiding! And my favorite campfire song is Banana Split.
When I’m not at Camp, you can usually find me playing sports or playing video games. Yes, an activity director who likes to PLAY! I can’t wait for this summer!
Ashley Hines +
Hi! My name is Ashley and I’m the Youth Camp LMSW. I’ve been involved with CRG since 2019. I have helped assist where I can. I enjoy my volunteer role and I’m looking forward to filling the social work role again this year.
My favorite camp activity is campfire and circle up. I don’t have a favorite camp song yet, I do need to learn some more! I’m most excited about this summer to be able to see some of my long lost friends!
When I’m not at Camp you can find me at home with my pugs or hanging with my friends outside enjoying Boise!
Kate Olsen +
Hi, my name is Kate and I’m the Youth Camp Med Shack Director. I’ve been involved with Camp Rainbow Gold since 2010. As an inpatient pediatric oncology nurse, it is so awesome to get to see my patients be campers!
My favorite camp activity is campfire and my favorite campfire song is Superman.
When I’m not at Camp, you’ll probably find me traveling!
Jesse Tangen +
Hi! My name is Jesse Tangen and my leadership role this Fall is Activities Director. I joined the CRG family in 2015. I got involved with Camp after I met a few people who are now my best friends!
My favorite camp activity is the art shack. My favorite campfire song is Herman the worm.
I'm most excited about this fall because I love fun activities, seeing camp folks, and getting outside. When I'm not at Camp, you can find me doing lots of outside activities like whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, hiking, and finding fun community events.
Jaime May +
Hi! My name is Jaime May and I'm your Fall Family Camp Art Shack Director. I joined the CRG family in 2017. I started out helping out in the Art Shack then was asked to join leadership in 2021. I like to attend local CRG events, Share Your Heart Balls and attended the Shine Ball.
My favorite Camp activity is (other than the Art Shack) all of them! My favorite campfire song is the Man in the Mountain song! I'm most excited about this fall because I get to see all the kids, families, staff and counselors! When I'm not at Camp, you can find me in a river, on a mountain, on a dirt road, downtown, or at the wineries.
Courtney Despres +
Hi, I’m Courtney! I am your Fall Family Camp Director. I became involved with CRG in 2011 when I began volunteering as a Cabin Counselor at Sibling Camp. I've been volunteering at the summer camps and with other CRG programs ever since!
My favorite activities are Art Shack and campfire. My favorite camp song is Boomdeyada. Camp is the BEST! I get to be with the best people, have fun and meaningful experiences, and eat Tater-Tot Casserole. It's an all around win!
When I’m not at Camp you can usually find me making art, reading books, and playing with my dog. I also participate on the CRG Programs Committee throughout the year, and I have a job working in Healthcare Administration.
Ryan Murdoch +