our team
Meet our amazing staff! Camp Fire Columbia is comprised of three main programs:
- Camp Namanu Summer camp; serving ages 6-17
- Before and After School Programs; serving at various elementary schools throughout the Portland, McMinnville, and West Linn/Wilsonville Districts
- Teens Programs; serving individual teens in Middle and High Schools in various Portland area locations
These programs are guided and supported by:
- Our Board of Directors
- Administrative Team
We are on a mission to be the best place to work in Oregon: A workplace that centers support, training, community-building, and overall well-being for staff. See our Careers page for more information on compensation and benefits!
Melynda Retallack
Board Chair | Principal and Owner, Ink: Built
Michael Smith
Teen Programs HS Youth Development Site Manager, Lane Middle School
Moiz Tremazi
Before and After School Program Aide, Sunset Primary
Mojo Russ McCoy
Before and After School Program Specialist
Morghan Connell (They/Them)
Before and After School Program Lead, Peninsula Elementary
Nadine Boes (She/Her)
Before and After School Site Supervisor, Stafford Primary
Namdi Okonkwo
Before and After School Program Specialist, Trillium Creek
Nicole Guthrie
Before and After School Site Supervisor, Cedearoak Park
Noah Morss
Board Member | Associate Attorney, Buckley Law P.C.
Padrice Stewart (This One/That One)
Director of HR, People, & Culture
Pedro Garcia-Balderrama
Before and After School Program Specialist, Peninsula Elementary
Sammie Hagen
Camp Director