OUR TEAM
Camp Pathfinder’s staff are more than counselors—they are mentors, role models, and caretakers who live alongside campers, sharing every aspect of the Pathfinder experience. With a remarkable 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio, they provide individual attention, encouragement, and expert instruction in camp activities and wilderness canoe trips. Most have grown up at Pathfinder, coming through the ranks as campers and apprentices, carrying forward the traditions and values that define the camp—teamwork, service, respect for nature, and personal growth.
Our senior staff, averaging over 15 years of Pathfinder experience, lead a dedicated team of counselors, ages 17-24, who hold certifications in lifesaving, wilderness first aid, and outdoor instruction. These young men and women embody the spirit of Pathfinder, blending challenge with encouragement, tradition with leadership, and skill with empathy. Whether guiding campers through their first paddle stroke or a multi-week canoe expedition, Pathfinder staff ensure every camper experiences the thrill of achievement, the bonds of fraternity, and the lifelong impact of a summer in Algonquin Park.
WILL HOPKINS
Owner/ Director
Maplewood, NJ
Cornell University, BS
U.C. Berkeley, MS
Will started as a camper at Pathfinder in 1987, served as a staff member, headman, and senior staff in the 1990's and 2000's. He worked in education leadership for 25 years all the while remaining active in the Pathfinder alumni community. In 2023, Most recently, Will was the Associate Head of School at Friends Seminary in NYC. Will and his wife Diane became owners of Pathfinder and Will stepped into the Director role.
Will and Diane met on Source Lake and were married at Pathfinder in 2010. They live in Maplewood, NJ during the off-season with their 3 daughters. During the summer, they also enjoy visiting Diane's family cottage on Source Lake
BARRETT WADSWORTH
Rookie Season: 1996
East Aurora, NY
Hamilton College
CINDY WADSWORTH
Rookie Season: 2012
East Aurora, NY
SUNY at Buffalo, MA, JD
AARON ORKIN, MD
Rookie Season: 2012
Toronto, ON
McMaster University School of Medicine
JULIA ORKIN, MD
Rookie Season: 2012
Toronto, ON
McMaster University School of Medicine
DAVE STATTEN
Rookie Season: 2018
Bancroft, ON
Brass Tacks Canoe Works
TATE PIERSON
Rookie Season: 2010
Rochester, NY
Hamilton College, BA
ERICA MASON
Rookie Season: 2013
Rochester, NY
Canisius College, BS
SUNY Brockport, MPA
CHRISTIAN KOLAGA
Rookie Season: 2011
Buffalo, NY
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, BA
SIMON JEENS
Rookie Season:
Etobicoke, ON
University of Guelph, BS
LAYLA AHMED
Rookie Season: 2024
Arlington, VA
University of Virginia
AIDAN WALTERS
Rookie Season:
Creemore, ON
University of British Columbia
CJ LENAHAN
Rookie Season:
Buffalo, NY
Northeastern University, BS
SAM HAMLETT
Rookie Season:
Buffalo, NY
Binghamton University, BS
Program TEAM
ELLEN CHAPMAN
Rookie Season: 2025
Buffalo, NY
Ithaca College
CAROLINE SUH
Rookie Season:
San Francisco, CA
Tulane University
ELLA HERTNER
Rookie Season:
Cambridge, ON
Brock University
SUNRYA PEACE-FRIEDMAN
Camp Media Manager
Maui, HI
Florida State University, BA
JULIANNE MCNAMEE
Director of Arts & Crafts
Ottawa, ON
Algonquin College
Studied Visual Arts & Design
LYTI WEED
Ropes Course Director
Logan, UT
Utah State University
GONZALO PANTOJA PARADA
Rookie Season: 2016
Queretaro, MX
Universidad Contemporánea
Culinary Arts
GUSTAVO ANAYA
Rookie Season: 2023
Queretaro, MX
GABBY COW
Sous Chef
San Diego, CA
Top Toques Culinary Institute
JOSEPHINE WAWERU
Kitchen Assistant
Nakuru, Kenya
YOGESH KUMAR
Kitchen Assistant
Punjab, India
LAYLA WILLIAM
Young Camper Specialist
Rochester, NY
ANNA LENTZ
Young Camper Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University
NURSING TEAM
HEATHER COLEMAN
Infirmary Director
Niagara, ON
St. Clair University
Rookie Season: 2023
Seasons Attending: 3
HAILEY MARSHALL
Student Nurse & Swim Staff
Ajax, ON
University
Rookie Season: 2024
Seasons Attending: 2
BEA MARRERO
B-Session Nurse
Mississaugua, ON
University
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
SOPHIE CARMEL
Second Half Nurse
Longueuil, QC
McGill University
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
ALLYSON RAFFERTY
A, C, & D-Session Nurse
Espanola, ON
University
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
HEADMEN
At Camp Pathfinder, the Headman is the senior guide and leader of a canoe trip. Each Headman has earned their role through years of experience, having progressed through our LIT, Thirdman, and Secondman programs. They are certified in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Wilderness Water Safety, ensuring the highest standard of care and decision-making in the backcountry. Many also hold additional qualifications such as ORCKA levels and Whitewater Rescue Technician certification. Headmen are trusted mentors, skilled paddlers, and responsible leaders—cornerstones of the Pathfinder tripping tradition.
SIMON COUSINEAU
5th Year Veteran Headman
AA Trip Guide 2024
Burlingame, CA
McGill University, BS
Rookie Season: 2014
Seasons Attending: 11
DAN BUNDGARD
4th Year Veteran Headman
London, ON
University of Western Ontario
Rookie Season: 2012
Seasons Attending: 14
GRAHAM HALL
4th Year Veteran Headman
Brooklyn, NY
Bard College
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 12
JACOB SEIFRED
4th Year Veteran Headman
Toronto, ON
Dalhousie University
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 12
JAMES FAIR
4th Year Veteran Headman
Toronto, ON
University of Toronto
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 12
MAX CROCKER
3rd Year Headman
Lowell, MA
Professional Electrician
Rookie Season: 2011
Seasons Attending: 13
MAC FABENS
3rd Year Headman
Brookyn, NY
Emory University
Rookie Season: 2010
Seasons Attending: 15
SAM ZIONTS
3rd Year Headman
Buffalo, NY
North Country College
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 12
WILL DAHMEN
2nd Year Headman
Boston, MA
Colorado College
Rookie Season:
Seasons Attending:
COOPER BOULAY
1st Year Rookie Headman
Calagary, AB
Dalhousie University
Rookie Season: 2018
Seasons Attending: 7
EMMETT BOULAY
1st Year Rookie Headman
Calagary, AB
Dalhousie University
Rookie Season: 2018
Seasons Attending: 7
JACK CUTLER
1st Year Rookie Headman
Denver, CO
Chapman University
Rookie Season: 2015
Seasons Attending: 9
BEN ROONEY
1st Year Rookie Headman
Brantford, ON
Queens University
Rookie Season: 2017
Seasons Attending: 8
PEYTON DAHMEN
1st Year Rookie Headman
Boston, MA
Trinity College
Rookie Season: 2014
Seasons Attending: 12
GABE MYRICK
5th Year Veteran Headman
Dir. of Canoeing 2023/2024
Berkeley, CA
University of Cali. Irvine, BS
Rookie Season: 2009
Seasons Attending: 16
DECLAN EADY
4th Year Veteran Headman
Toronto, ON
Queens University
Rookie Season: 2010
Seasons Attending: 15
JAMIE SILLS
4th Year Veteran Headman
Mississauga, ON
Western University
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 12
OLIVER ALLSHIRE
3rd Year Headman
Toronto, ON
Queens University
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 10
GIDEON DENT
3rd Year Headman
Santa Fe, NM
University of New Mexico
Rookie Season: 2011
Seasons Attending: 14
ALEX BEECHER
2nd Year Headman
Buffalo, NY
University of Colorado, Boulder
Rookie Season: 2011
Seasons Attending: 12
WES PRICE
2nd Year Headman
Princeton, NJ
Allegheny College
Rookie Season: 2015
Seasons Attending: 9
WILL HARRIMAN
1st Year Rookie Headman
Madison, CT
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rookie Season: 2019
Seasons Attending: 5
LLEYTON ROSSI
1st Year Rookie Headman
Brantford, ON
Lakehead University
Rookie Season: 2015
Seasons Attending: 10
SAM MENDOLA
1st Year Rookie Headman
Rochester, NY
University of British Colombia
Rookie Season: 2017
Seasons Attending: 8
MATEO ARAGUES
1st Year Rookie Headman
Zaragoza, Spain
College
Rookie Season:
Seasons Attending:
JAKE MARRONE
1st Year Rookie Headman
Philadelphia, PA
University of Colorado, Boulder
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
SECONDMEN
The summer following CIT/ Thirdman year our staff become Secondmen, when they take on duties such as finding and chopping wood on trip, assisting their Headmen, and taking care of campers.
Secondman year gives staff time to learn and develop the skills necessary to becoming a Headman.
CHARLEY RANDS
MATT KNOX
LIAM OAKLEY
FELIX SHAPIRO
OWEN BRACKLEY
ALEX PARRATT
XANDER GREER
CITs / THIRDMEN
Our Counselor in Training/ Thirdmen group is made up of our 17 year old staff.
They have completed their Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) year at age 16, where they trip together under the guidance of the L.I.T. Directors on 12-17 day trips focused on improving their skills and preparing them for future staff roles.
This program includes staff training and certification courses, as well as hands on learning in camp and on trip throughout the summer.
NICO ABBATE
HAMISH EADY
KIRAN PATEL
