Meet the...
Executive Team
executive Directors
Shout
Co-Director
Hi there, my name is Shout (she/her/hers), and I am one of the directors for Camp Kesem Duke. I joined Kesem my freshman year, and it is by far my favorite part of my Duke experience. My favorite Kesem memory from each year is the talent show-I love seeing everyone in the Kesem community supporting each other and showing each other so much love! I can’t wait to see what this year will bring. CK love <3
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Blank
Co-Director
Hey! My name is Blank (she/her/hers) and I am one of the directors of Camp Kesem Duke. Kesem has been a part of my Duke experience since I arrived in Durham, and I’m so fortunate to be a part of such a special community. My favorite camp memory is during Color Wars, when all of the campers cover themselves and their counselors in paint, streamers, and glitter - it’s as messy as it is fun! I’m so excited for this year and can’t wait to bring even more Kesem magic to our volunteers and families <3
Operations coordinators
Yoga
Operations Co-Coordiantor
This is Yoga (he/him/his)! I am an Operations Coordinator. I am a Senior and I have been in Kesem since my freshman year. My favorite Kesem memory is playing indoor bowling with water bottles on a rainy Kesem day.
Grape
Operations Co-Coordinator
Hi! I'm Grape, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I'm an Operations Coordinator! I joined Kesem last year. One of my favorite memories was playing Speed HAP at Kesem at Home because it let me get to know things that were important to each camper and counselor!
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Pin
Operations Co-Coordinator
Hi, I’m Pin! I use she/her/hers pronouns and am a sophomore at Duke. I am so excited for my second year at Kesem and to be a member of the OPS team. I hope to create more memories like our pajama dance party and sharing our favorite snacks and recipes. Ebbie’s tip: Make your guac with sea salt.
Development Coordinators
Rhubarb
Development Co-Coordinator
Pronouns: He/Him
Position: Development
Kesem Experience: This is my 3rd year!
Favorite Kesem Memory: All our jumping jack and planking contests with Mayo and Deadpool
Pom
Development Co-Coordinator
I’m Pom, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m on Dev this year! I’m a sophomore, and this is my second year with Kesem. My favorite Kesem memory is either overnight training or the Would You Rathers the 6-9 campers would come up with during Cabin Chats!! I’m so excited to see what this year brings for Kesem!!
Outreach coordinators
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Canoe
Outreach Co-Coordinator
This will be my third year in Kesem, and I go by she/her.hers. I started my freshman year at Duke! My favorite Kesem memory would have to having cabin chats and bonding with my campers, Princess and Smiley, at camp! It was so fun to get to know them and share the Kesem magic with them <3
Scream
Outreach Co-Coordinator
Hi I'm Scream and I use she/her/hers pronouns! I am a junior at Duke and have been a part of Kesem since my freshman year. Some of my favorite memories from camp include dance parties with my campers and night swim! I cannot wait for the year ahead and to keep making such special memories with the best people!
Sauce
Outreach Co-Coordinator
hey!! this is sauce, she/her/hers, outreach coordinator, been with kesem since freshman year!, and favorite memory is definitely meeting all the campers during the first week of camp and answering questions about how i got my camp name :)
volunteer coordinators
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Narwhal
Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Hi there! My name is Narwhal (she/her/hers), and I am one of the Volunteer Coordinators for Camp Kesem Duke. I have been in Kesem since my freshman year, so this is my 4th year!!! My favorite Kesem memory is singing Humpty Dumpty at a post-Empowerment 10-11 campfire for what felt like HOURS!
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Triangle
Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Hi!! My name is Triangle (she/her/hers), and I’m one of the Volunteer Coordinators this year! I joined Kesem my freshman year, and it is by far the best group I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of. One of my favorite parts about camp is all the cheers we do every day! Super excited for another awesome year of Kesem. CK love <3
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Fish
Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Hi I’m Fish! I use he/him/his pronouns and I am on the Volunteer team this year! I am a sophomore and this is my second year being involved with Kesem. My favorite Kesem memory is laughing so hard with the 6-9 year olds during Kesem at Home last summer. I am so excited for Kesem this year and can’t wait for all to come!!
Alumni, Marketing & PR Coordinators
Web
AMP Co-Coordinator
Hi I'm Web! I use she/her/hers pronouns and am a sophomore at Duke. I am so excited for my second year in Kesem and am hoping for so many more fun memories like sharing our weird food combinations in 10-13 camp this summer.
Meatball
AMP Co-Coordinator
Hey! I'm Meatball, a junior at Duke, and this is my second year with Kesem. I go by she/her/hers. My favorite camp memory was definitely virtual Zumba. Who knew doing the chicken dance over and over would be such a great workout!
Make the magic coordinators
Net
MTM Co-Coordinator
Hey Camp Kesem! My name is Net and I am a senior from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I am studying Biology and Global Health, and this will be my fourth year being a part of the Kesem family! My favorite thing about Camp Kesem is how it bring out the best in everyone. And, of course, my favorite part about camp is the dance parties!
Spike
MTM Co-Coordinator
Hello! I’m Spike (he/his) and I’m so excited to be an MTM coord this year. I’m a Junior, and I joined Kesem during my Sophomore year. My favorite Kesem memory is debating with the 12-13’s about which animals, if mixed, would create the coolest hybrid. Even virtually, this conversation sparked laughs, smiles, and an audacious amount of creativity. I can’t wait to Make the Magic this year.
treasurer
Whistle
Treasurer
Hey Camp Kesem! My name is Whistle and I am a junior from Potomac, MD. I am studying economics and Chinese, and this is my third year being a part of Kesem! Camp Kesem brings out the very best in me because I am so inspired by all of the wonderful campers. I cannot wait for friends and family days and the next time I get to dance in the Keyauwee dining room!