Meet Our Staff

As a Christian camp we believe that we are called to excellence in everything we do. As a result we want gymnasts who compete, riders who show, and boaters who paddle every chance they get. We do this because girls enjoy learning to do things well; they want to be proud of their growth in each skill.

That’s a lot to expect from a college-age counselor and that’s why we place such an emphasis on finding the perfect fit for each staff position. Merri-Mac counselors often begin as campers in our youngest cabins and grow into the remarkable leaders that shape each summer at Merri-Mac

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NEXT: Adeline B.

Counselor, Arts & Crafts

Ada K

School: Florida State University

Hometown: Okeechobee, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to workw ith young girls and grow closer to the Lord! I can’t wait to spend all summer in the mountains!

Years at camp: 1

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NEXT: Aidan S.

Counselor, Pottery

Adeline B.

School: University of Tennessee

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am most excited to spend time in my favorite place! I am looking forward to making a difference in my campers lives and faith journeys like so many amazing counselors did for me during my time as a camper!

Years at camp: 10

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NEXT: Alex L.

Merri-Mac Expeditions

Aidan S.

School: UNC – Charlotte

Years at Camp: 1

04 95

NEXT: Amos B.

Maintenance

Alex L.

Hometown: San Pedro Cholula, PU, Mexico

Years at camp: 1

05 95

NEXT: Analah M.

Maintenance

Amos B.

Hometown: Black Mountain, NC

Years at camp: 2

06 95

NEXT: Anna J.

Counselor, Gymnastics

Analah M.

School: Rutgers University Newark

Hometown:Newark, NJ

What are you looking forward to about camp:I’m excited to support campers’ growth, build friendships, and share kindness, encouragement, and faith.

Years at camp: 1

07 95

NEXT: Anna K.

Merri-Mac Expeditions

Anna J.

Hometown: York, PA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to eat taco in a bag again!

Years at camp: 3

08 95

NEXT: Anna S.

Counselor, Mountain Biking

Anna K.

School: Samford University

Hometown:Peachtree Corners, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to all of the friendships and adventures we are going to have!!

Years at camp: 1

09 95

NEXT: Anna Camille D.

Counselor, Diving

Anna S.

School: Samford University

Hometown: Perry, GA

Years at camp: 11

10 95

NEXT: Annaliese B.

Counselor, Swimming

Anna Camille D.

University: Louisiana State University

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting the campers and spending the summer outside making memories!

Years at camp: 1

11 95

NEXT: Anne Tyler B.

Counselor, Tennis

Annaliese B.

School: Australian Catholic University

Hometown: Kurrajong, Australia

Years at camp: 1

12 95

NEXT: Ansley K.

Counselor, Cooking

Anne Tyler B.

School: University of Tennessee

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Spending time at camp, meeting new people, and serving others.

Years at camp: 9

13 95

NEXT: Ashley M.

Cabin Area Director

Ansley K.

School: Queens University

Hometown: Savannah, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp:Can’t wait for vespers, Doris, and so excited to see everyone!

Years at Camp: 9

14 95

NEXT: Auja C.

Counselor, Volleyball

Ashley M.

School: The University of Alabama

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m really looking forward to helping campers grow in confidence, whether that’s learning a new skill on the volleyball court or stepping outside their comfort zone on the trail. Most of all, I can’t wait to watch them surprise themselves with what they’re capable of!

Years at camp: 2

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NEXT: Ava Taylor W.

Counselor, Soccer

Auja C.

School: Pennsylvania State University

Hometown: Cary, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited for the energy of camp, meeting everyone, being outside all day, and helping make the summer really memorable for the campers.

Years at camp: 1

16 95

NEXT: Ayla R.

Counselor, Trail Running

Ava Taylor W.

School: Auburn University

Hometown: Pinehurst, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Doing post evening activities with my cabin!

Years at camp: 6

17 95

NEXT: Bella A.

Counselor, Gymnastics

Ayla R.

School: RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) University

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and making new connections and friends for life. I’m also excited to be teaching the kids gymnastics and swimming skills.

Years at camp: 1

18 95

NEXT: Ben W.

Counselor, Swimming

Bella A.

School: Roanoke College

Hometown: Brandon, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to try new things and meet so many new people!

Years at camp: 1

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NEXT: Cami R.

Maintenance

Ben W.

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Years at camp: 1

20 95

NEXT: Carine T.

Counselor, Cooking

Cami R.

School: Iberoamericana de Puebla University

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico

What are you looking forward to about camp: I hope that during my stay at camp I have the opportunity to prove to myself that I am capable of many things while I have fun, also I am also looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying the whole experience. I am also excited to connect with God in a setting surrounded by nature and incredible people.

Years at camp: 1

21 95

NEXT: Caroline M.

Counselor, Guitar

Carine T.

School: Rutgers University

Hometown: Dominican Republic & New York City

What are you looking forward to about camp:Teaching volleyball!

Years at camp: 5

22 95

NEXT: Charley B.

Counselor, Kayaking

Caroline M.

School: University of Florida

Hometown: Lakeland, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Dock days on Lake Doris!

Years at camp: 10

23 95

NEXT: Claire K.

Counselor, Fitness

Charley B.

School: Clemson University

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being in the mountains and making new friends!

Years at camp: 8

24 95

NEXT: Clare M.

Counselor, Fencing

Claire K.

School: Davidson College

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp:I am most looking forward to Chapel, Gold Rush, and meeting all my sweet campers!

Years at camp: 8

25 95

NEXT: Connie D.

Counselor, Yoga

Clare M.

School: University of Miami

Hometown: Winter Park, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp:I’m most excited about being in the Blue Ridge Mountains and having amazing experiences this summer!

Years at camp: 12

26 95

NEXT: Denia S.

Counselor, Gymnastics

Connie D.

Hometown: Newtownhamition, UK

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to meet new people, experience American culture, and develop new skills!

Years at camp: 1

27 95

NEXT: Elly D.

Riding Staff

Denia S.

Hometown: Spain

What are you looking forward to about camp: I hope to have a special experience working with horses and children, visit a new country, improve my English, learn about a new culture, and make new friends

Years at camp: 1

28 95

NEXT: Elise B.

Counselor, Dance

Elly D.

School: University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to know my co-counselors and growing in my faith while enjoying nature

Years at camp: 1

29 95

NEXT: Elizabeth P.

Counselor, Trail Running

Elise B.

School: Murdach

Hometown: Perth, Australia

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting all the campers!!

Years at Camp: 1

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NEXT: Elizabeth S.

Counselor, Dance

Elizabeth P.

School: University of North Georgia

Hometown: Athens, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp:Meeting all of my campers and getting to know them!! AND I can’t wait to teach dance!!

Years at camp: 1

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NEXT: Ella T.

Counselor, Riflery

Elizabeth S.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Years at camp: 11

32 95

NEXT: Ellie D.

Counselor, Swimming

Ella T.

School: UNC – Chapel Hill

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting my campers and swimming in Doris!

Years at camp: 6

33 95

NEXT: Elly D.

Counselor, Cheer

Ellie D.

School: Wofford College

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to be back at camp with some old friends and to help campers learn to love and cherish the place I have loved since I was a camper. I’m excited to help others grow in their faith, activities, and friendships! Camp truly is the most special place ever and I am so excited to be a part of the counselor side of it!

Years at camp: 9

34 95

NEXT: Frankie J.

Counselor, Dance

Elly D.

School: University of Tennessee

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to know my co-counselors and growing in my faith while enjoying nature

Years at camp: 1

35 95

NEXT: Grace F.

Counselor, Lego Builders

Frankie J.

School:Chichester University (International)

Hometown: Southampton, England

What are you looking forward to about camp: Trying new activities and making friends.

Years at Camp: 2

36 95

NEXT: Grace S.

Counselor, Climbing

Grace F.

School: SAIC

Hometown: Durham, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I cant wait to spend time in the mountains and share the skills I love with campers!

Years at camp: 8

37 95

NEXT: Hallie B.

Counselor, Kayaking

Grace S.

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp:I’m so looking forward to do so many of the things I love with so many of the people I love! I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for this summer!

Years at camp: 10

38 95

NEXT: Harper B.

Cabin Area Director

Hallie B.

School:Louisiana State University

Hometown: Decatur, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp:This summer I’m looking forward to getting to know new people and reconnecting with old ones! And I’m super excited to teach Lawn games!!

Years at camp: 11

39 95

NEXT: Holladay M.

Counselor, Backpacking

Harper B.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp:I am looking forward to being with old and new friends and spending time on the dock!

Years at camp: 8

40 95

NEXT: Hunter V.

CIT Director

Holladay M.

School: University of Georgia

Hometown: Albany, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Christmas at camp!

Years at camp: 10

41 95

NEXT: Jackie S.

Counselor, Riflery

Hunter V.

School: Samford University

Hometown: Winter Park, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to meeting the campers, building relationships with the staff, and helping create a fun and positive camp experience.

Years at camp: 2

42 95

NEXT: Ja'Miya H.

Counselor, Fencing

Jackie S.

School: Converse University

Hometown: Oneida, NY

What are you looking forward to about camp:I’m excited to be teaching fencing & crochet and I’m looking forward to getting to know our campers!

Years at Camp: 1

43 95

NEXT: Jana Lane W.

Counselor, Drama

Ja'Miya H.

School: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Years at camp: 1

44 95

NEXT: Janey F.

Counselor, Riflery

Jana Lane W.

School: University of Michigan

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp:Being back at my favorite place in the whole wide world with my favorite people in the whole wide world getting to teach kids how to be kids!

Years at camp: 11

45 95

NEXT: Jessica C.

Counselor, Guitar

Janey F.

School: Auburn University

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: The community!

Years at camp: 1

46 95

NEXT: Kate R.

Riding Staff

Jessica C.

School: Brackenhurst College

Hometown: Nottinghamshire, England

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to meeting new people and exploring new culture whilst getting experience with the horses and children.

Years at camp: 1

47 95

NEXT: Katie W.

Counselor, Rifelry

Kate R.

School: Washington & Lee University

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp:Getting to know my campers and having the best summer!

Years at camp: 7

48 95

NEXT: Kershan T.

Counselor, Watercolor

Katie W.

School: Wofford College

Hometown: Greer, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting the girls, forming connections and getting to know the staff

Years at camp: 1

49 95

NEXT: Kitty A.

Counselor, Watercolor

Kershan T.

School: Florida Gulf Coast University

Hometown: Lehigh Acres, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Helping guide young girls to Jesus and leading in my activity!

Years at camp: 1

50 95

NEXT: Laura Kate H.

Counselor, Pickleball

Kitty A.

School: Southern Methodist University

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp:Meeting new people and spending my summer in Black Mountain.

Years at Camp: 1

51 95

NEXT: Layla C.

Counselor, Tennis

Laura Kate H.

School: University of Alabama

Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: Teaching tennis!

Years at camp: 9

52 95

NEXT: Lea M.

Counselor, Dance

Layla C.

School: Florida State University

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am most looking forward to both creating new friendships and maintaining old ones, and to eat some s’mores at the top of Pippin Hill as the sun sets over camp!

Years at camp: 10

53 95

NEXT: Lelia S.

Counselor, Backpacking

Lea M.

School: East Tennessee State University

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting fun fellow staff and making a difference for my campers!

Years at camp: 1

54 95

NEXT: Liana D.

Counselor, Embroidery

Lelia S.

School: University of Georgia

Hometown: Athens, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to know all the staff and campers!

Years at camp: 1

55 95

NEXT: Lillis D.

Riding Staff

Liana D.

Hometown: Perth, Western Australia

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to spend my summer at Camp Merri Mac because I get to create a special summer for the kids, make new friends. I can’t wait to participate in all the fun activities and make lasting memories with everyone there.

Years at Camp: 1

56 95

NEXT: Lily R.

Counselor, Backpacking

Lillis D.

School: Clemson University

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am excited about pouring into my campers and those around me! I am also just excited about spending time in my favorite place!!

Years at camp: 7

57 95

NEXT: Liv N.

Counselor, Soccer

Lily R.

School: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Ocean Springs, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m so excited to meet new people and excited to learn all of the camp traditions!!

Years at camp: 1

58 95

NEXT: Lizzie Y.

Counselor, Fitness

Liv N.

School: Queens University – Belfast

Hometown: London, England

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to see the kids again and teach guitar and studio fitness!

Years at camp: 2

59 95

NEXT: Lola C.

Counselor, Yoga

Lizzie Y.

School: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: Having so much fun!

Years at camp: 1

60 95

NEXT: Lorelai C.

Photographer

Lola C.

School: East Tennessee State University

Hometown: Greeneville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am so excited to meet new people from new places, and I am so glad that I will get to spend every day while at camp pursuing my passion of photography in a way that matters.

Years at camp: 1

61 95

NEXT: Louisa D.

Counselor, Archery

Lorelai C.

School: Samford University

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Evening activities!

Years at Camp: 7

62 95

NEXT: Lucy W.

Counselor, Cooking

Louisa D.

School: Davidson College

Hometown: Lexington, KY

What are you looking forward to about camp:I am so excited to work at camp this summer! I will be teaching the best activity ever- cooking! I look forward to getting to know my campers, growing in my faith, and singing my favorite camp songs again! Camp is such a magical place, and I cannot wait to share that love with my Camp Merri-Mac family!

Years at Camp: 9

63 95

NEXT: Lydia M.

Counselor, Archery

Lucy W.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to be in my favorite place with my favorite people.

Years at camp: 11

64 95

NEXT: Maclaren M.

Counselor, Dance

Lydia M.

School: University of Tennessee

Hometown: Jackson, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to morning chapel every day!

Years at Camp: 5

65 95

NEXT: Makenna G.

Counselor, Cheer

Maclaren M.

School: Texas A&M University

Hometown: Mooresville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Swimming in Doris!

Years at camp: 10

66 95

NEXT: Margaret J.

Merri-Mac Expeditions

Makenna G.

School: Montreat College

Hometown: Orange City, IA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m most looking forward to taking campers out into nature and exploring what the natural world has to offer.

Years at camp: 2

67 95

NEXT: Marin D.

Counselor, Pottery

Margaret J.

School: Rhodes College

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Seeing everyone!

Years at camp: 11

68 95

NEXT: Marleigh W.

Counselor, Mountain Biking

Marin D.

School: Virginia Tech

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to share camp magic with the campers and growing in my faith and seeing others grow in theirs!!

Years at camp: 11

69 95

NEXT: Mary English H.

Counselor, Climbing

Marleigh W.

School: Baylor University

Hometown: Anderson, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Sharing my love for God, climbing, and the outdoors with others!

Years at camp: 1

70 95

NEXT: Mary Frances I.

Counselor, Tennis

Mary English H.

School: Ole Miss

Hometown: Spartanburg, SC

Years at camp: 6

71 95

NEXT: Mary Paige S.

Counselor, Trail Running

Mary Frances I.

School: University of South Carolina

Hometown: Columbia, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Sharing my love of running and tennis with others, meeting new people, and growing in my faith.

Years at camp: 1

72 95

NEXT: Meg D.

Cabin Area Director

Mary Paige S.

School: University of Georgia

Hometown: Memphis, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Can’t wait for time playing, singing, and hanging with awesome people in the magical mountains of Merri-Mac!!

Years at camp: 9

73 95

NEXT: Meghan A.

Riding Staff

Meg D.

School: University of Plymouth

Hometown: Oxford, UK

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to summer exploring North Carolina, spending time disconnected in nature and of course making lots of new friends!!

Years at camp: 1

74 95

NEXT: Meredith S.

Counselor, Backpacking

Meghan A.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to meet so many new people and spend a summer outdoors!

Years at camp: 1

75 95

NEXT: Mi'Cayla D.

Counselor, PAWS

Meredith S.

School: University of Mississippi

Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to giving back to the place that gave me so much! I’m so excited to lead my campers through a summer in Christ and adventure!

Years at camp: 10

76 95

NEXT: Molly G.

Counselor, Cheer

Mi'Cayla D.

School: University of South Carolina

Hometown: Orangeburg, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting the girls and just enjoying nature.

Years at Camp: 1

77 95

NEXT: Nora F.

Counselor, Diving

Molly G.

Hometown: Orlando, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to know my campers, having fun in Lake Doris!

Years at camp: 11

78 95

NEXT: Olivia H.

Counselor, Canoeing

Nora F.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Watching campers grow while teaching them new skills in my favorite place!

Years at camp: 11

79 95

NEXT: Pau R.

Photographer

Olivia H.

School: East Tennessee State University

Hometown: Hendersonville, NC

Years at camp: 13

80 95

NEXT: Princess K.

Counselor, Climbing

Pau R.

School: University of the Americas, Puebla

Hometown: Martinez de la Torre, Ver

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting friends and growing in my faith

Years at camp: 1

81 95

NEXT: Promise N.

Counselor, Trail Running

Princess K.

School: Rutgers University – Newark

Hometown: Easthampton, NJ

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to doing art and crafts with the kids!

Years at camp: 1

82 95

NEXT: Rachael B.

Counselor, Arts & Crafts

Promise N.

School: Majuba Collage

Hometown: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to meeting new people, learning new things and being part of the Merri-Mac community this Summer

Years at camp: 1

83 95

NEXT: Rachel E.

Counselor, Canoeing

Rachael B.

School: Clemson University

Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Making my campers experience as magical as mine was!

Years at camp: 13

84 95

NEXT: Saffy E.

Merri-Mac Expeditions

Rachel E.

School: University of Charleston, WV

Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am looking forward to being back in the magic of Camp Merri-Mac and helping young girls explore the beauty of the local nature.

Years at camp: 2

85 95

NEXT: Sallie D.

Counselor, Pickleball

Saffy E.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Spartanburg, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Tribal games!

Years at camp: 8

86 95

NEXT: Sam B.

Counselor, Knitting

Sallie D.

School: UC Davis

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to brighten children’s day!

Years at camp: 8

87 95

NEXT: Samantha S.

Photographer

Sam B.

School: East Carolina University

Hometown: Apex, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m excited to be in the mountains and see all the scenery!

Years at camp: 1

88 95

NEXT: Sara Harper B.

Counselor, Cooking

Samantha S.

Hometown: Waybridge, UK

What are you looking forward to about camp: The experience and memories!

Years at camp: 1

89 95

NEXT: Sarah J.

Counselor, Pickleball

Sara Harper B.

School: University of Georgia

Hometown: Savannah, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and having an impact on younger girls’ faith journey while having fun and going on adventures! Also very excited for tribe games and getting back into to swing of camp!

Years at camp: 8

90 95

NEXT: Savannah S.

Counselor, Summer Reading

Sarah J.

School: University of Georgia

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting the campers and creating bonds with them.

Years at Camp: 1

91 95

NEXT: Savannah T.

Counselor, Pottery

Savannah S.

School: Western Carolina University

Hometown: Florence, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m looking forward to getting to know all the sweet campers, spend time outside, and growing in my relationship with Christ.

Years at camp: 1

92 95

NEXT: Sophie O.

Counselor, PAWS

Savannah T.

School: Western Carolina University

Hometown: Anderson, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Seeing the kids learn and grow over their time at camp.

Years at camp: 1

93 95

NEXT: Suzie T.

Counselor, Climbing

Sophie O.

School: Covenant College

Hometown: Branson, MO

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to hang out with and pour into campers while doing the things I love! And soaking up the scenery!

Years at Camp: 1

94 95

NEXT: Vivi F.

Counselor, Riflery

Suzie T.

School: University of Missippi

Hometown: Roswell, GA

What are you looking forward to at camp: Helping serve the campers and having fun with them and my fellow counselors!!

Years at Camp: 8

95 95

NEXT: Ada K

Cabin Area Director

Vivi F.

School: Wake Forest University

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: I’m most looking forward to spending time on the dock and giving back to the place that has given me so much!

Years at camp: 12