Tracy joined Camp Rainbow Gold in 2016 as our Program Director. She now serves as Director of Operations. She has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector in volunteer management, program development and evaluation, and organizational operations.
She is a native Oregonian and grew up in beautiful Southern Oregon. She graduated college from the University of Oregon in Eugene, with a degree in political science and nonprofit administration.
Tracy became passionate about volunteerism and the importance of nonprofits at a young age and chose to attend U of O because of their nonprofit program, one of the few in the country at the time. When she moved to Idaho in 2008, CRG caught her eye, and she jumped at the chance to join the team when the opportunity arose.
Her favorite camp memories are seeing the magic of CRG through the camper’s eyes. She loves watching youth campers walk into the dining hall each morning in awe of new decorations and the counselors and volunteers in fun and silly costumes. Ending the nights with warm campfires filled with silly songs and skits while staring at the mountain is a great way to celebrate life and is a reminder of the love and hope driving our programs.
In her spare time, Tracy enjoys being home with her family and keeps busy chasing after twin boys, doing home projects, and finding treasures while thrifting.
Q&A
What was your favorite camp activity growing up? The early morning swim across the lake.
Morning hikes or late-night campfires? Morning hikes with an afternoon nap so I can stay up late and enjoy the campfire.
S’mores: burnt, barely cooked, or perfectly golden? Burnt! It’s the only way to enjoy a s’more.
What’s a toy you miss from childhood? My favorite childhood toy was Polly Pockets!
