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Amy Walsh - Grants and Stewardship Officer DiAndra Butner - College Access Promise Fellow Jamaal Barnes - Program Coordinator for Evaluation, Partnerships & Research Jessica Dugan - Program Director Jolanda Atwater - Program Assistant Marie Watson - Development Assistant Michael Clancy - Program Assistant
Amy joined Crossroads for Kids in August of 2009. She went to the University of Connecticut where she majored in English and minored in Economics. As a member of the development team, Amy focuses on ensuring our great supporters are receiving many thanks throughout the year!
My favorite camp activity: Kayaking and canoeing
If I had a superpower it would be: The ability to breathe underwater
My secret talent is: Being really good at Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: An undercover secret agent
amy@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 23
Ben hails from Bishops Waltham, England. He joined Crossroads for Kids as a counselor in 2001. After completing his Business degree in England, he joined the full-time Crossroads team in 2005. Ben now oversees the Camp Wing operation including Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade, Camp Wing Day Camp and Crossroads Connects. He also works with the Program Coordinators to ensure our younger participants receive quality programming.
If I had a super power it would be: The ability to extend the summer throughout the year and to have the best chefs and nurses begging us to hire them at camp
My secret talent is: A secret. If I told you I could no longer call it my secret talent….
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: A fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force. I would have the skills of Maverick!
ben@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 35
Caitlin joined Crossroads for Kids in July of 2007. Caitlin manages Crossroads’ organizational communications, philanthropic foundation program and special executive projects.
My favorite camp activity is: Life size rock paper scissors
If I had a super power it would be: The ability to “beam” myself places
My secret talent is: Knowing the words to almost every song in the world, even the ones I really don't like
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: An opera singer or an African Safari tour guide
caitlin@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 57
Deb joined Crossroads for Kids in February of 2001. Deb oversees all day to day operations of the organization, and is responsible for implementing the vision of the Crossroads board and building long term support for our mission and kids.
My favorite camp activity is: Camp songs – any place, any time!
If I had a super power it would be: Being able to wiggle my nose like Samantha in Bewitched and make things happen instantly!
My secret talent is: Cooking and cake decorating
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: A diplomat in an exotic country!
deb@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 22
DiAndra Butner - College Access Promise Fellow
DiAndra is an alum of our C5 teen leadership program, Class of 2009. She has now joined us full time as an AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellow working with 12th grade Medallions helping them with the college process. She also is our C5 Alumni Coordinator developing our tracking and engagement program.
My favorite camp activity is: Dining hall dance parties
If I had a super power it would be: to be invisible
My secret talent is I love to crochet
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: singer/dancer….like Janet Jackson
Emily joined Crossroads seasonal staff in 2005, and joined full time Fall of 2007. She oversees the recruitment for the C5 teen leadership program and oversees the 8th and 9th grades programming and will be acting as co-director of Camp Lapham this summer.
My favorite camp activity is: Dance parties
If I had a super power it would be: Teleport myself anywhere
My secret talent is: I do a very good English accent & am qualified to teach Fencing.
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: A singer/song writer. Aka I want to be Beyoncé!
emily@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 36
Jamaal joined the seasonal staff of Crossroads for Kids in 2006. Since then he has served as a counselor, team leader and director of the teen program at Camp Lapham. Jamaal currently serves Crossroads year-round as the program coordinator for evaluation, partnerships and research. A proud recipient of the Coca-Cola Scholarship, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for Public Service and the Reynolds Foundation Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurship, Jamaal holds a B.A. from St. John’s College and a Ed.M. from Harvard University.
My favorite camp activity is: Siesta! If I had a superpower it would be to: Rid myself of fatigue. My secret talent is: that I can make a mean crème brûlée. If I had an alter ego, I would work as: a mad scientist. jamaal@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 33
Jeanne joined the Crossroads seasonal staff in 2010 as the Express Coordinator at Camp Lapham during the summer and worked with Crossroads Connects during the fall. She fell in love with camp and joined the full time team in February 2011. She is currently the the Development and Communications Coordinator, focusing on social media, special event support, and donor stewardship.
My favorite camp activity is: Art!
If I had a super power it would be: to be able to instantly read, write and speak any language
My secret talent is: making chocolate chip cookies from scratch in less than 15 minutes
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: a professional globe-trotting chef / photographer / artist
jeanne@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700
Jessica Dugan - Program Director
jessica@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 Joanne began working with Crossroads for Kids in the summer of 1994. Joanne ensures that Crossroads for Kids offers safe, quality programs on well cared for facilities.
My favorite camp activity is: Wacky Relays
If I had a super power it would it be: To freeze time so that I can get more accomplished in one day!
My secret talent is: I can switch places with my identical twin sister and many people would not be able to tell. I also can cook a meal for 300 people without breaking a sweat! Come check me out in the Wing dining hall!
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: a farmer, and I would live off the land.
joanne@crossroads4kids.org -781 834 2700 ext. 32
Jolanda Atwater - Program Assistant
jolanda@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 Julianne has worked in the Finance Department since 2010. She previously worked in the Development Office in 2009. She handles accounts payable, payroll, and all Human Resource responsibilities.
My favorite camp activity is: arts and crafts
If I had a super power it would be: to be able to teleport myself to other places and times
My secret talent is: I make the best meatballs in the world
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: professional dancer or professional body builder
julianne@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 25
Kelly Springham - Program Coordinator Kelly joined Crossroads for Kids in the summer of 2001 as a seasonal staff member at Camp Wing. While spending the off season years in college she continued to return to camp each year working in the villages as well as on the Program Team. Kelly became full time in the fall of 2006 and is a Program Coordinator working primarily with third through fifth graders as well as overseeing our training programs in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED and Ropes Course implementation by outside vendors.
My favorite camp activity is: Dutch auction
If I had a super power it would it be: To fly
My secret talent is: being a sneaky dessert bandit!
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: an Olympic life coach
kelly@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 30
Keya joined the Crossroads seasonal staff in summer 2009 as the Head Chef at Camp Lapham. With a passion for youth & camp Keya continued to work with Crossroads during the year at the different weekend
events . She fell in love with the Crossroads Family and joined the full time team in January 2011. She is currently a Program Coordinator working directly with our 11th & 12th graders. In the summer along
with Emily Semprini, Keya will co-direct Camp Lapham.
My favorite camp activity is: Camp Fire
If I had a super power it would be: to teleport places
My secret talent is: finding good SALES
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: a model
keya@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 61
Laura joined Crossroads for Kids as a Program Assistant in the fall of 2010. She supports the program team as the registrar for Camp Wing Day Camp, being part of the Crossroads Connects team, and also assists Kelly in the year round CCI program. During the summer, Laura is the Office Manager in the Camp Wing overnight office.
My favorite camp activity is: Campfires with songs and smores!
If I had a superpower it would be: Teleport to anywhere in the world and be able to speak, read, write and understand the language!
My secret talent is: I can recite all 50 states in alphabetical order.
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: my alter ego would be Shakira!
laura@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 60
Lisa has worked for Crossroads for Kids since 2002. She currently serves as the Co-Director of Camp Mitton and as a Program Assistant during the year. In the past, she has worked as Camp Mitton’s Director of the Apprentice Program, Behavior Specialist, and Creative Arts Coordinator, among other roles.
My favorite camp activity is: pow wowing on the field & avoiding my kryptonite, chicken (no, really: I'm allergic).
If I had a super power, it would be: the power to heal or teleportation.
My secret talent is: being a road trip warrior: master of long drives, rest stop adventures, snack attacks, expert playlists, and epic pow wows.
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: a lighthouse caretaker so I could relive my Pete’s Dragon childhood fantasies.
lisa@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700
Lydia joined Crossroads in 2005. She oversees the financial management of the organization, overseeing the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow functions.
My favorite camp activity is: hiking and kayaking (I have two!)
If I had a superpower it would be to: have magical powers My secret talent is: renovating old houses If I had an alter ego, I would be a disaster relief volunteer lconnelly@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 24
Marie joined the Crossroads team in June 2011 as a Development Intern. She loved everything about Crossroads, and was sad to leave when the internship ended in after the Rodman Ride. That’s why in December 2011 Marie came back as the Development Assistant!
My favorite camp activity is: Anything involving being on the water.
If I had a super power it would be: To become invisible as needed, so I could get into Bruins, Patriots, & Red Sox games without having to worry about tickets!
My secret talent is: I can count really fast in French
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: a Detective
marie@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 21
Michael is from Edinburgh in Scotland and has been working for Crossroads for Kids at Camp Mitton for 6 years now. During that time he has been a counselor, Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator, Program Director and Co-Director, which he is doing now along with coordinating the Oak and Dogwood CCI program.
My favorite camp activity is: 4-Way Capture the Flag
If I had a super power it would it be: Teleportation
My secret talent is: I can turn invisible (but only when no-one is watching).
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: A wildlife photographer for National Geographic
michael@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700
Shira joined Crossroads in July of 2010. Shira manages the overall operations of the Development Department with a focus on special events.
My favorite camp activity is: Hiking!
If I had a super power it would be: No doubt, my super hero name would be Dehydra-Power to dehydrate. (What villain could stand up to that?)
My secret talent is: Mind reading.
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: A white water rafting guide or blues singer.
shira@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 26
Victoria joined Crossroads for Kids in March of 2010 as the registrar for all of our overnight summer programs at Camp Wing, Camp Mitton, and C5 New England at Camp Lapham. She is also the Program Coordinator for our teens in the 10th grade, scheduling year round events and planning their college tour for the summer going into the 11th grade.
My favorite camp activity is: Playing with gimp
If I had a super power, it would be: I would have the ability to fly or soar through the sky
My secret talent is: I am very good at reading people’s moods
If I had an alter ego, it world work as: I would love to be a farmer
victoria@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 28
Will started at Crossroads for Kids seasonally in the summer of 2006, joining the year round team in 2009. In his 5 years he has worked closely with the full age range of campers at Camp Wing and now is the assistant director of Crossroads Connects, facilitating rental groups on the site.
My favorite camp activity is: Encortionary-arado! An exciting and creative mix of singing, drawing, acting, and sculpture!
If I had a super power it would it be: To ‘Animorph’ – change into any animal whenever I want.
My secret talent is: Geography
If I had an alter ego, it would work as: I would be a dinosaur!
will@crossroads4kids.org - 781 834 2700 ext. 31
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