2022 Unit One Staff

Meet our Unit One Counselors and Staff

Abby Post

Unit 1 Leader, 4th Year Staff Member
Skidmore College — Health and Human Physiology major

Hello! I am returning this year as Unit Leader. I was the kindergarten counselor last summer. This will be my 14th year at camp! I began my career at Roughing It as a First Grade (G1) camper and went on to become a CILT and Jr Counselor. I am currently a rising senior at Skidmore College in New York and plans to be a physical therapist. I hope to be a welcoming hand to new staff and assist them in organizing activities, teaching staff the RI way, helping campers try new things and grow, and especially to help make camp fun!

Kallyn Hannah

KP Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Sonoma State University — Early Childhood Education major

For most of my life I was raised in the Bay Area. I grew up with my mom and sister in Pleasant Hill who always empowered me that girls and women could achieve anything. Since I was about 5, I have always been involved with Diablo Day Camp (Girl Scout Camp in Lafayette Twin Canyons)! I was a camp counselor since I was in 7th grade all the way up until I graduated high school. I love working with children and assisting them with crafts, swimming, outdoor cooking, archery, nature/ hiking, games etc. I hope to create a safe and fun environment for kids to grow and expand their experience with awesome outdoor activities!

Jessica Davey

KP Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Utah State University — Early Childhood Education major

I am the youngest in a family of six. I grew up in Arizona but am now living in Utah. I have always loved working with children and have held multiple jobs associated with that. I was a nanny for about two years, along with working in a preschool for two years and also a daycare. I am currently working towards getting my Early Childhood Education Degree at Utah State. I am currently working towards receiving my CDA.

Caitlin Smith

K Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
UC Santa Cruz — Computer Science major

Hi, my name is Caitlin Smith! I graduated from Miramonte High School. This Fall, I’ll be a sophomore at UC Santa Cruz studying Computer Science and living on campus with the banana slugs! I’ve spent many years going to summer camps as a camper, CIT and JC. Camp is always a special place, so I’m very excited to return to Roughing It. I love photography, nature, and, of course, working with kids. I’m excited to make this summer amazing!

Charlotte Wycoff

K Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Santa Barbara City College – Marketing major

I am an outgoing, friendly, and reliable student returning home to the East Bay for the summer. I would really like to be a camp counselor to give kids the amazing experiences and relationships I formed during my camp years. I am one of five children, a twin, and my history of working with kids makes me eager to learn more. I plan to transfer to UCSB for fall 2023.

Katie Kaiser

K Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
San Diego State University — Undeclared

I am currently a student at San Diego State University and will be a sophomore in the fall. I am undeclared but will most likely declare the filmmaking major this upcoming semester.. Some of my other passions include swimming and creating visual art, both of which are passions I’ve had from a young age. I love kids and have had lots of experience in both babysitting. I began babysitting with my older sister at age 13 and have continued on my own ever since. I am now eager take the next step in this area and grow more as a person at the Roughing It Day Camp. I can’t wait to create a fun and safe environment for all of the campers! I hope to encourage them to try new things and make new friends, as well as have the best summer ever 🙂

Linnea Eaton

B1 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Colorado State University — Wildlife Biology and Communications major

Hello! My name is Linnea and I am a second-year student at Colorado State University. I am double majoring in Wildlife Biology and Communications. I’m super passionate about the environment and how we as people interact with it. This summer I hope to create a positive atmosphere for everyone while we enjoy the beautiful California nature. I grew up going to summer camps and always had an amazing time. I aim to create that same fun energy great summer camps always have and I’m super excited to spend my summer as a counselor!

Jakob Eaton

B1 Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Diablo Valley College — Computer Science major

Recently I have just returned from South Korea where I worked with kids and adults teaching English. I had a fantastic experience and I hope to go back soon. Currently, I am home and looking for a great way to finish out my summer. I love kids and have worked with them in several capacities and would love to help at camp!

Mila Molina

B1 Assistant Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of Oregon — Human Physiology major

I am from Southern California and grew up in Orange County. I have three younger siblings (ages 3, 8, 10) who I spend a lot of time hanging out with. As a kid I briefly participated in Girl Scouts did many arts and crafts. As I got older one of my favorite activities was Long Beach 49er Camp. In high school I joined many volunteering clubs, played volleyball, waterpolo, cross country, and track and field. Outside of school I began weightlifting and CrossFit along with working throughout high school. Following high school, I joined the US Army Reserves and deferred my second year at University of Oregon to complete the training. I am a Human Physiology major finishing my first year at the university and continuing weightlifting. I just began a work-study position at Red Cross alongside the PAVE program which both help transition veterans to school life.

Jasmine Villa

G1 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Fresno State University — Sociology and Chicano Studies major

I am a 24-year-old currently enrolled at Fresno State. I was double majoring in Sociology and Chicano Studies and have graduated with my Bachelors in Chicano Studies. I am looking for a job over the summer since I will be going back to Fresno State to finish my bachelor’s in Sociology. I love children, and my goal is to become a social worker. I have lots of experience working with kids. Any children from first grade to high school, I have had the opportunity to work with. I hope to make this summer memorable for all the children that will be attending camp with Roughing It.

Grace Sandbach

G1 Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Middlebury College — Undeclared

I’m a sophomore in college, and I don’t know what I’m going to major in but I know that my interests have usually involved the outdoors/environment and science, and also language. I was born in raised in San Francisco, where I grew up with two moms and a brother, and later on a stepmother and two step siblings. I went to a Cantonese immersion school for K-8, and I’ve had a passion for learning languages and traveling since then. Last year, I went on a three month trip to Bolivia and Peru with 11 other people my age, in which we had to plan and organize two weeks of it without help from our instructors. I also have a passion for education, and the power that schools and camps have for children who are looking up to the adults around them to set an example of what it means to contribute to society.

Gaby Kirby

B2 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
McGill University, Montreal — Psychology and Sociology major

I just joined Roughing It staff and I am really excited to be a part of it again after being a camper with my twin sister! After this summer I will be completing my 4th year at McGill University in Montreal where I’m studying Psychology and Sociology. My goal is to become a Clinical Psychologist, preferably working with kids! When I’m not studying, my favorite things to do are bake, hike, do nail art, and skateboard. I really look forward to making this summer back in person as responsible and exciting for the kids as possible!

Lovely Wells

B2 Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
CSU Northridge — Bachelors in Science and Nursing

I am an aspiring nursing students and CSUN, going for a Bachelors in Science and Nursing. Keeping busy by staying employed and maintaining a 3.6 GPA in College. My favorite thing to do is spend time with kids, as I have 5 nieces and nephews and cousins that keep me busy. I love to stay active, especially throughout the summer and would love to be in the outside environment. I expect to leave a great impact on the kids I am going to meet as it’s my first summer at Roughing It.

Sally Post

G2 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Gonzaga University — Undecided

Hello Everyone! My name is Sally, I just graduated from Piedmont High School and I’m getting ready to embark on my new journey at Gonzaga University. I am currently undecided but am leaning towards majoring in Education. I have been going to Roughing It since I was going into first grade and I have stayed ever since. I have a huge passion for making a difference in children’s lives even if just a small handful, and that is why I wanted to come back as a camp counselor this year! I am super excited to meet all my new campers and see where the summer takes us!!

Izzy Davis

G2 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Oakland School of Arts — Music major

Hi! I’m Izzy Davis, I’m a graduated senior from the Oakland School of Arts. I have a background in equestrian and have been working with horses my whole life. I love the Lafayette reservoir, I grew up around there, so it has a special meaning for me. I love to have fun and put a smile on people’s faces :). I am looking forward to being a camp counselor and starting my first year at Berkeley City College and then transferring to UC Santa Cruz

Josh Korngiebel

B3 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo — Math major, Computer Science minor

My name is Josh Korngiebel and I currently attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. I am a Math major with a Computer Science minor. I am really enjoying college, especially this quarter as things are opening up after COVID. With things beginning to completely open up again, I feel like this year I have finally returned to doing things that I am passionate about. I am optimistic that I will discover even more passions at camp this summer, and am hoping I can share my passionate interests with even more campers.

Poni O'Keefe

B3 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo — Graphic Design major

Hey! My name is Poni, I am 22 years old and spend most of my free time writing and recording music. I went to college at Cal Poly in SLO for two years studying graphic design and left during the pandemic because online school was not doing it for me. I am planning on going back this fall! I love reading, taking hikes, and all things creative. I play guitar, bass, and some piano and LOVE music. I am looking forward to working with the campers this summer!

Jalen Jenkins

B3 Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Cal Poly Pomona — Sociology major / Grad school

I love getting to know new people, especially people of diverse populations. I am an athlete as well I currently run track and field for Cal Poly Pomona. I also on my free time like to roller-skate, paint, do modeling/photography, and write music. I also enjoy working with children as well and I enjoy helping people and making people smile and overall. I look forward to going to Grad School this fall.

Loren Walker

B3 Assistant Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of Oregon — Human Physiology major, Legal Studies and Ethics minor

I was born in Berkeley and moved to Orinda when I was one-years-old and have gone to Orinda schools my whole life. I’ve participated heavily in sports and tried many new things to see what I would enjoy. My grandparents are very close and I see them weekly to help care for them. I am attending the University of Oregon, majoring in Human Physiology and minor in Legal Studies and Ethics.

Phoebe Schmidt

G3 Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
University of Michigan — Organizational Studies and Communications major

I am about to be a sophomore at the University of Michigan and I am studying organizational studies and communications. I have lived in Orinda my entire life and am very familiar with the surrounding area. Growing up, I have attended a number of camps in the area and plan to use my camp experience this summer at Roughing It. In my free time I enjoy going on hikes, making jewelry, spending time with friends, cooking/baking, reading, and music.

Jade Safran

G3 Assistant Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
Diablo Valley College — Undecided

Hi, my name is Jade Safran and I am 20 years old. Throughout my childhood, I was endlessly devoted to acting, improv, and gymnastics which I spent most, if not all of my time, involved in. I am an incredibly curious, adventurous, and independent person. On a summer trip to Europe, I volunteered with toddlers at a day-care center where I discovered a love for taking care of kids. I also love the arts, philosophy, science, activism, writing music, and traveling. I currently attend Diablo Valley Community College and am planning to transfer to a UC where I hope to attain a degree in science (I have not decided which exact science degree yet), in order to work with NASA one day and just maybe go into space.

Kylie Hayatdavoudi

G3 Assistant Counselor / Crafts Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Las Positas College — Interior Design major

My name is Kylie Hayatdavoudi. I am 17 years old and I just graduated from Monte Vista High School. I love to make jewelry and do crafts. I took dance at Monte Vista High School for 3 years. I am very passionate about what I do. I have been a Girl Scout almost all my life and plan to use this experience to make camp great for the campers. I am going to Los Positas college this fall and plan to transfer to Long Beach State.

Sarah Wu

Assistant Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
UCLA

I am an incoming freshman at UCLA and enjoy outdoor activities and working with kids. I have experience in leadership through successfully founding and leading a volunteer club at my high school and also tutoring children in English, Spanish, and Music. In my freetime I enjoy fencing at the Massialas Foundation and also playing viola in the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra as the section leader. I am excited to be a part of the Roughing It community.