Meet Our 2017 Summer Staff
Last updated: August 21, 2017, at 12:54 a.m. PT
Originally published: May 10, 2017, at 12:22 p.m. PT
Our staff is what makes summers at the Y so special. Here are some fun bios to help you get to know our summer staff better!
Name: Justine
Role: Director of Discovery Camps South King County
Loves to: Cook, decorate & garden
Best vacation: Disney World (of course)
Favorite color scheme: Mauves, Taupes & Neutrals
How long I’ve worked at the Y: 18 years
Childhood dream job: Animal caretaker—a vet!
Three words to describe me: Compassionate, creative and kind
Starbucks order: Iced caramel coffee with cream
Name: Briana
Role: Director of Outdoor Day Camp and Discovery Camp Ilalko
Camp name: Ducky
Favorite book: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Best vacation: Disneyland
Favorite color: Purple
How long I’ve worked at the Y: 3 years
Childhood dream job: Elementary school teacher
Three words to describe me: Goal-oriented, outgoing, BOLD!!!
Starbucks order: Venti Iced Americano
Name: Olga
Role: Program Supervisor
Camp name: Olgie Bear
Favorite book: Bible
Best vacation: All vacations
Favorite color: Burgundy
How long I’ve worked at the Y: 14 years
Childhood dream job: Pediatrician
Three words to describe me: Creative, adventurous and passionate
Starbucks order: Iced Passion Tea, Lemonade & White Chocolate Mocha
Name: Jessica
Role: Program Supervisor: Kids On Their Way
Favorite book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Best vacation: Visiting the Australian National Zoo
Favorite color: Blue and Silver
How long I’ve worked at the Y: 12 years
Childhood dream job: Marine Biologist
Three words to describe me: Fun, hardworking and creative
Starbucks order: No Starbucks, but loves ginger ale
Name: Nick
Role: Assistant Director of Teen and Youth Sports programs (Youth Sports, Trek and Quest Camps)
Camp name: Narns
Favorite book: Jungle Book
Best vacation: First time I came to Seattle
Favorite color: Gray
How long I’ve worked at the Y: 2.5 years
Childhood dream job: Go to the NBA
Three words to describe me: Passionate, funny and caring
Starbucks order: Strawberry Banana Smoothie