Counseling Staff 2011
Karen Fryefield
I am currently in my junior year at Smith College in Massachusetts but Iam originally from Eugene, Oregon. This will be my third summer at camp and I am more excited than ever! In my free time I love hiking, singing, and being outside as much as possible. I am also on the springboard diving team at Smith, which occupies most of my time while we are in season. I am currently looking forward to finishing up my classes and getting back to camp for another great summer!
Georgina Simmonds
I am a fourth-year student at UC Berkeley, majoring in Gender & Women's Studies. I just finished up an internship for the Sierra Club as a political organizer, and am looking forward to teaching a student course on women's experience this upcoming fall. I'm an avid traveler, and am excited to spend the month of May working and exploring in London, Scotland & Rome. I am thrilled to be returning to the 717 for yet another summer of friendship, adventure and growth!
Kathleen Conery
I am finishing up my sophomore year at the University of Washington. I am studying Biochemistry and I hope be a physical therapist. I enjoy playing sports and traveling. I just got back from a trip the Grand Canyon with my roommates for spring break. It was an awesome experience. I also love animals, especially dogs and horses and I can't wait to share this love with you this summer. I can't wait to return to the ranch after 4 summers away.
Juniper Rose
I currently attend Chico State University where I am majoring in Journalism with a minor in photography. I grew-up on a homestead in the mountains near Camp Trinity and love to spend time outdoors swimming, hiking, rafting, gardening, horse-back-riding, snow-boarding, and just about anything. I am from a big family and love spending time with kids and can't wait to be a counselor this summer!
Luke Farmer
I am studying Wildlife Management with a minor in sculpture at Humboldt State University. I grew up camping and leading backpacking trips and have always been fascinated by the natural world. I love botany, wildlife and wilderness skills as well as art and farming. I am looking forward to a beautiful summer at Camp Trinity and the opportunity to share my experiences with others.
Brian Doose
I recently graduated from Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, OR, with a BA in English. In my free time (which I currently have a lot of), I enjoy singing, reading, running, and rock climbing. I'm very excited to get back to the Trinity Alps--and to be reunited with the Bar 717 community!
Sergio Acosta Obando
Currently I'm finishing my second year studying International Relations at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia. I'm from a small city about six hours from Bogota called Armenia; in a region we in Colombia call the 'Coffee Axis'. I love everything referred to as outdoor activities; however my favorites are hiking, mountain bike and horseback riding. I can't wait to get to the Ranch for a summer that I would remember my whole life! Mucho Gusto!!
Jenna Conway
Mambo (Hello in Swahili)! I can’t wait to return to one of my favorite beautiful places after spending much time in Africa. I am currently volunteering here in Tanzania- teaching community health and farming. I love traveling, playing outdoors, and being surrounded by children. Looking forward to a summer filled with adventure and laughter!
Jake Hanft
I grew up in San Francisco and am currently a senior at UC Davis. My major is International Relations and I have a strong interest in global politics. I spend the first half of my junior year studying abroad in London and the second half of the year living in Washington DC and interning on Capitol Hill. I also enjoy classic literature, modernist art, and pretentious self-descriptions. As a kid, I really liked playing outside, exploring, and finding creative ways to entertain myself. As an adult, well...I still pretty much like all those things. So much for growing older and wiser.
Georgia Collins
I'm nineteen and live in San Francisco. I go to the City College of SF and am finishing up my current classes; Astronomy, Philosophy of Religion, Spanish, and Afro-Haitian Dance. I also work as a nanny for a family with eight year-old twins, and I love spending time with them outside in parks or playgrounds. Though I haven't decided on a major yet, I know it will include working with children, so I'm hoping this summer spent at Camp Trinity will help me narrow it down. My biggest dream as a camper in '02 and '03 was to return as a counselor and to work with the horses, and now my dream is coming true!! Combining my love of people, especially kids, with my favorite animals, and the most beautiful place on Earth, into one super duper job?!? I can't contain my excitement, and I look forward to summer like never before. Cannot wait to see everyone there, its gonna be a blast!!
Emma Brayfield
I am currently finishing up my sophomore year at The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH where I am studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. Next year I plan to study abroad in Australia and can't wait! I have been riding horses since 4 years old and continue to on the university Dressage and Stock Horse teams. I love being outdoors and teaching children about animals. Looking forward to another fantastic summer on the ranch. See you there!
Rachel Baker
As I wrap up my second year up at the University of Oregon, I am looking forward to studying in Argentina this coming Fall. Hiking, swimming, and dancing are some of my favorite activities I plan on doing abroad and at the Bar 717 Ranch! This will be my eighth summer at Camp Trinity and my first summer as a counselor. I cannot wait to spend yet another summer at one of the best places on earth! See you all soon
Patrick Vandenberg
I have just graduated from UCLA with a degree in Civil Engineering. This past quarter I took a class where we went hiking and conducting snow research in the Tahoe National Forest for five days. My favorite pastimes are mountain biking and Ultimate Frisbee, and I'm really looking forward to a wonderful summer at beautiful Camp Trinity!
Elise Marquart
Hello! I was a camper at the ranch for seven years. I am currently a sophomore studying at UC Davis in the Biological Sciences program. I plan on going to medical school after college. I am so excited to be returning to ranch for another wonderful summer. It will be a completely new experience working instead of being a camper. I am definitely up the challenge and cannot wait for all the hiking, swimming and various other activities. I cannot wait to meet everyone!
Sadie Rhinesmith
I am a third year student in Humboldt State University. I am working towards a degree in Liberal Studies Elementary Education and hope to be a teacher someday. Some of my favorite activities are riding horses, hiking, and kayaking. I can't wait to be at camp again to experience the outdoors in such an amazing way and to see everyone again!
Danielle Bruckman
I just graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Global and International Studies. My major has broadened my interest in learning about different cultures, places, and traveling. I love hiking,soccer, and spending time outdoors. This is my third summer on staff and I am looking forward to another great summer at the ranch.
Kitchen Staff
Kelsey Vaughan 
I recently graduated with an English degree from Humboldt State University. I spent this past year getting an apartment and acclimating to a non school oriented lifestyle. It has been great having the extra time to pursue my love of reading. I can barely wait until coming back to Camp Trinity. Each year I think it will be my last; this will be my sixth summer!
Petra Lamberson
By the time I get to camp I will have just graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR with a BA in Theatre. In addition to acting, I also love drawing and craft-making, hiking, traveling, and sunshine. This will be my first summer at Camp Trinity and I'm so excited to meet everyone and enjoy the outdoors!
Emily Lootens
I spend my nights finishing up my final year at Portland Night High School, while my days are filled with knitting; nature hikes and babysitting. I just finished my third week of teaching outdoor education to 6th graders at Namanu Outdoor School. I'll be a 3rd generation staff member and am super excited to be returning for my 11th summer on the ranch!
Lindsey Brady
I am currently studying Ecology at University of California Santa Cruz. Since moving, from Old Shasta, California last year, I have gotten involved in a Backpacking program, a gardening co-op, and a food co-op in Santa Cruz. I love exploring the outdoors, dancing to live music, creating things, and sleeping outside. I look forward to another beautiful summer, where all of these things are possible!
Lorena Tecuatl Pastrana
Hi! I am 22 years old. I live in San Andres Cholula Puebla, Mexico. I am studying languages because I would like to talk with different people in the world and learn about their culture, country and ways of thinking. This opportunity to participate as part of the camp is a great and beautiful opportunity to meet people from other countries. These are the kind of experiences that I want to live, I like to meet people and coexist with them, I consider myself to be happy, extroverted and a good person.