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The American Youth Foundation is thrilled to introduce four inspiring leaders who have joined the Merrowvista team this spring, along with new Camp Director Madelyn Cook.

Jason Knowles – Executive Director of Merrowvista
Jason brings over 15 years of leadership experience in outdoor education and nonprofit operations, including as Chief Operating Officer of the Aloha Foundation and Executive Director of Lantern Light Camps. A visionary leader, Jason deeply believes in the power of experiential learning and inclusive community building.

Megan Luce – Community and School Programs Director
Megan is a passionate outdoor educator with a decade of experience at the Appalachian Mountain Club, where she trained educators, built inclusive programming, and expanded access to nature. Megan brings a commitment to helping young people feel a sense of belonging and connection to the outdoors.

Izzy DiAdamo  – Assistant Camp Director
A lifelong member of the Merrowvista community, Izzy has grown from camper to a trusted member of summer staff. Her deep commitment to Merrowvista and her grounded leadership were essential as we navigated the post-COVID years. Izzy will join us full-time in the summer and part-time remotely through the school year while serving as faculty at Choate Rosemary Hall.

Ceanna Fried – Assistant Camp Director
Ceanna has been a cornerstone of our team the past two years as Transition Manager and Interim Four Trails Manager. With a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience across year-round operations, Ceanna’s calm, capable presence and deep dedication to the camp community are vital to our summer experience.

These new team members will be supported by former CSP and Camp Directors Matt Loper, who continues his role as Transition Director, and Kris Light, AYF Vice President of Strategic Programs.