Caroline first fell in love with Merrowvista in 2010 as a camper. Growing up, her favorite part of the year was coming to Merrowvista to challenge herself in a kind, beautiful environment, all while having fun. She graduated in 2023 from the University Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation and Sustainable Food and Farming. In 2024 and …
Becky joined AYF in December 2025, bringing expertise in fundraising and campaign strategy from independent nonprofits and higher education. She’s thrilled and grateful to land at an organization that doesn’t just match her résumé – but speaks to her soul. A stalwart believer in AYF’s motto, “My own self, at my very best, all the time,” since fortuitously discovering AYF …
Melissa is an experienced Accounting Manager with a background in finance, team leadership, and process improvement with over a decade in the field. Her expertise spans bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting, streamlining operations, and managing complex accounting functions. When she’s not working with numbers, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Addison, and their bull terrier, Daisy. Melissa is …
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 joins us full-time in the summer and part-time remotely through the school year while serving as faculty at Choate Rosemary Hall.
Jason has over two decades of leadership experience in youth development, outdoor education, and nonprofit management. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of Lantern Light Camps, where he spearheaded enrollment growth and forged new partnerships with youth-serving organizations. Through his career, Jason held senior leadership roles at The Aloha Foundation in Vermont, including Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Hulbert …
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 and a commitment to helping young people feel a sense of belonging and connection to the outdoors.
