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.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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
Ownership Partner/Huntmaster
East Aurora, NY
Hamilton College
Rookie Season: 1996
Seasons Attending: 14
In Buffalo, Barrett is the President of North Woods Wealth Management, an investment firm he founded in 2015. At Pathfinder, Barrett carries on the tradition of the annual all-camp Treasure Hunt.
CINDY WADSWORTH
Ownership Partner
East Aurora, NY
SUNY at Buffalo, MA, JD
Rookie Season: 2024
Seasons Attending: 2
Cindy first visited Pathfinder in 2012 and has since gone on many Algonquin canoe trips. At home, Cindy has her own law practice where she focuses on the areas of estate planning & administration and elder law. She also represents children in Family and Supreme Court matters.
AARON ORKIN, MD
Medical Director
Toronto, ON
McMaster University School of Medicine
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 11
Over two decades of experience in wilderness and expedition medicine. Emergency Physician in Huntsville, ON and Toronto, ON
JULIA ORKIN, MD
Medical Director
Toronto, ON
McMaster University School of Medicine
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 13
General Pediatrician in Toronto, ON
DAVE STATTEN
Director of Canoe Building & Maintenance
Bancroft, ON
Brass Tacks Canoe Works
Rookie Season: 2018
Seasons Attending: 8
Owner and founder of Brass Tacks Canoe Works
TATE PIERSON
Director of Camper Life
Rochester, NY
Hamilton College, BA
Rookie Season: 2010
Seasons Attending: 15
5th year Senior Headman
AA Trip Staff 2024
Spring & Fall Program Leader
ERICA MASON
Senior Camp Leader / Assistant Director
Rochester, NY
Canisius College, BS
SUNY Brockport, MPA
Rookie Season: 2013
Seasons Attending: 11
Wilson O.C. Student 2009-2012
In Camp Staff 2013-2016
Program Director 2017
Spring and Fall Program Leader
CHRISTIAN KOLAGA
Program Director
Buffalo, NY
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, BA
Rookie Season: 2011
Seasons Attending: 14
5th Year Veteran Headman
AA Trip Staff 2024
Director of CITs 2023
Spring and Fall Program Leader
SIMON JEENS
Director of Canoe Tripping (DOT)
Etobicoke, ON
University of Guelph, BS
Rookie Season: 2012
Seasons Attending: 13
6th Year Senior Headman
AA Trip Staff 2019, 2022
Dir. of Leadership Training 2023/2024
Spring and Fall Program Leader
LAYLA AHMED
Director of Waterfront
Arlington, VA
University of Virginia
Began at CPI: 2024
Seasons Attending: 2
Pathfinder swim staff 2024
Lifelong Source Laker
AIDAN WALTERS
Co-Director of Leadership Training & Whitewater
Creemore, ON
University of British Columbia
Rookie Season: 2010
Seasons Attending: 15
5th year Senior Headman
AA Trip Staff 2023
2nd year as Co-Director of Leadership Training
CJ LENAHAN
Co-Director of Leadership Training
Buffalo, NY
Northeastern University, BS
Rookie Season: 2011
Seasons Attending: 13
5th year Senior Headman
AA Trip Staff 2024
Spring and Fall Program Leader
SAM HAMLETT
Director of Alumni Canoe Trips & Whitewater
Buffalo, NY
Binghamton University, BS
Rookie Season: 2009
Seasons Attending: 16
7th year Senior Headman
AA Trip Staff 2018, 2022
Director of Canoeing 2023
Spring and Fall Program Leader
IN-CAMP TEAM
Program TEAM
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
ELLEN CHAPMAN
In Camp Activity Staff
Buffalo, NY
Ithaca College
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
CAROLINE SUH
Swim Staff
San Francisco, CA
Tulane University
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
ELLA HERTNER
Swim Staff
Cambridge, ON
Brock University
Rookie Season: 2022
Seasons Attending: 4
SUNRYA PEACE-FRIEDMAN
Camp Media Manager
Maui, HI
Florida State University, BA
Rookie Season: 2024
Seasons Attending: 2
JULIANNE MCNAMEE
Director of Arts & Crafts
Ottawa, ON
Algonquin College
Studied Visual Arts & Design
Rookie Season: 2024
Seasons Attending: 2
LYTI WEED
Ropes Course Director
Logan, UT
Utah State University
GONZALO PANTOJA PARADA
Head Chef
Queretaro, MX
Universidad Contemporánea
Culinary Arts
Rookie Season: 2016
Seasons Attedning: 10
GUSTAVO ANAYA
Sous Chef
Queretaro, MX
Rookie Season: 2023
Seasons Attending: 2
GABBY COW
Sous Chef
San Diego, CA
Top Toques Culinary Institute
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
JOSEPHINE WAWERU
Kitchen Assistant
Nakuru, Kenya
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
YOGESH KUMAR
Kitchen Assistant
Punjab, India
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
LAYLA WILLIAM
Young Camper Specialist
Rochester, NY
Rookie Season: 2025
Seasons Attending: 1
ANNA LENTZ
Young Camper Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University
Rookie Season: 2023
Seasons Attending: 3
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
