2023 Support Staff
Meet our Support Staff
Lindsey Jones
Office Manager
Lindsey has been working year-round at Roughing It for 8 years. This year, Lindsey transitioned from Registrar to Office Manager, where she oversees the camp office operations and business side. She lives in Concord with her daughters who have come to camp for many years. Her youngest, Amelia will be a CILT this summer and Maddison graduated high school this year. Lindsey is known for her attention to detail, friendly customer service, and distinct English accent on the phone
Reyna Cruz
Family Coordinator
As Family Coordinator, Reyna communicates with our camp families and ensures new camp families have everything they need for their first experience at Roughing It. She works part-time year-round and is returning for her 6th year. Reyna lives in Concord with her husband and family. Her two children will be back at camp this summer, one in the Boys 4th grade and one in the Junior High Girls groups. Many families have met Reyna at the Parent Orientation Webinars or talked with her on the phone this spring and know her friendly personality. Reyna is a positive problem solver and happy to talk with camp parents this summer to make sure camp runs smoothly for them and for all our campers
Sam Anderosn
Resource Counselor & Media Coordinator
Sam returns for his 8th year at Roughing It Day Camp. He was a Boys 1st & 2nd-grade counselor for 2 summers and a Unit Leader for 2 previous summers. Sam grew up in Orinda, graduated from the University of Colorado, and has worked year-round at Roughing It for two years where he does our marketing media content and videos. Sam is known around Camp for his ready smile, clear problem-solving, and kind way of helping campers and staff find the best in themselves.
Jessi Price
Camp Registrar
Jessi joined our year-round Roughing It team in February 2023. She jumped right in during the busy camp enrollment session helping Lindsey get campers registered and ready for camp. She lives in Walnut Creek with her husband and 2 children. Her son will be at camp for the first time in the Boys 1st grade group and he is so excited to spend the summer at Roughing It. In their free time, they love to watch Marvel movies, play at the park, and cheer on the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers!
Isabel Rangel
HR Assistant
As an HR Assistant, Isabel focuses on lead generation, interviewing, and onboarding for Roughing It Day Camp summer staff. She has been working part-time year-round since November 2022. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in psychology. Outside of work, Isabel is very active with her graduate program at Cal State East Bay for school counseling. Isabel lives in Hercules with her partner, family, and chocolate lab. She enjoys a hike in the woods and a good movie. Isabel is a go-getter and is always happy to answer all staffing questions
Ryan Muller
HR Assistant
Ryan joined the year round team this year. He recently graduated from Cal State East Bay with a degree in Human Resources Management. As one of our HR Assistants, Ryan assists our staff get onboarded and set up, so they can focus all their attention on the campers. Some of his favorite activities include playing basketball and chasing his three cats around the house. Ryan is getting married this July and is excited for his first summer at Roughing It!
Nicole Giorvas
Office Assistant
This is Nicole’s first year at Roughing It. She graduated from Clayton Valley and is now going into her fourth year at Chico State studying business management. She is very excited for camp this summer!
Caleb Pappas
Program Support
As program support for Roughing It, Caleb is a vital asset to the behind scenes of what makes camp work. He organizes and brings supplies to camp, sets up shade structures and assists in the transportation and safety in the parking lot. He is from Concord and goes to Chico State. He was the defensive team captain for lacrosse at Northgate High School. Caleb is the backbone of camp! He is best friends with Ethan, Assist Waterfront Director, and that is how he found out about Roughing It.
Cooper Alford
Media Assistant
Cooper is from Moraga and attends Purdue University where he is majoring in finance. He rowed on the crew team all throughout high school. He loves volunteering with kids at the afterschool program that his mom runs at a local elementary school. He has a passion for photography and loves capturing all of camp’s fun moments
