Sarah Anderson DEPARTMENT HEAD Marshall, Missouri We are excited to welcome Sarah to Lindenmere as the head of our waterfront department. Sarah has worked as a swim instructor since 2003 and has provided lessons to children of all ages. Her diverse background speaks to her leadership ability working in a variety of positions and management roles. She also brings with her the ability to make swimming fun! Welcome!
	Mia Wilkowski Merrick, New York After successfully completing her first year at the University of Rhode Island, Mia joins us for her eleventh summer at Lindenmere. After spending most of her childhood summers here, Mia has transitioned from camper, to LT, to staff. This will be Mia's second summer as Waterfront Staff and we are excited to spend another summer with her! Mia's warmth, smile and her gentle nature makes her a wonderful contribution to our girl's camp!
	Hope Brill Mount Vernon, Ohio Hope is excited to join our Waterfront Staff for another amazing summer! She joins us from Ohio where she is a student at the College of Wooster. She has a varied waterfront background as she is an experienced swimmer, red-cross lifeguard, water aerobics instructor and water park lifeguard. She was the captain of her high school's soccer team and was also president of her high school's environmental club. Hope's experience and knowledge is sure to create a fun and dynamic program!
	Becca Fleischer Rockville, Maryland With six summers of experience as a Lindenmere camper, Becca is looking forward to making the transition to staff member. Becca was recently accepted to Boston University, where she will begin in the fall. No one knows the waterfront department better than Becca who has spent her camper days at the Lindenmere pool working on improving her own skills as well as coaching the younger campers. Along with her experience and talent as a swimmer, Becca brings with her a maturity and kind, caring nature that makes her a wonderful addition to our Waterfront department.
	Hayley Garfinkel Boca Raton, Florida After spending five summers as a camper including completing our two year Leadership Training Program, we are thrilled to welcome Hayley to our Waterfront Department. Throughout her summers as a camper, Hayley always served as a role model for the younger campers and she is looking forward to taking a more hands on approach in helping campers find their sea legs. Hayley, who will be attending the University of Central Florida, brings with her a fun loving energy that is contagious to everyone around her.
	Lindsay Bashan Coral Springs, Florida A former camper and participant in the Lindenmere Leadership Training Program, Lindsay is excited to return to Lindenmere for her 3rd summer and make the transition from camper to counselor. Lindsay is currently a student at Florida State University and enjoys spending her time swimming, training, and practicing yoga. Lindsay brings a wide range of skills and abilities to the waterfront department and we know her sweet demeanor will create a safe and nurturing environment for the campers at the pool and in the bunk.
	Shayna Noonen Mount Vernon, Ohio Shayna is currently a student at Bowling Green University and is looking forward to spending her first summer at Lindenmere as a member of our waterfront department. For the past four years, Shayna has worked as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor, providing lessons to children of all ages and abilities. In addition to her work as a swim instructor, Shayna has experience working at a waterpark and at her local YMCA in the aquatics department. We are excited to have someone with Shayna's level of skill and expertise and we know she will be a great addition to the department.
	Andy Striph Toledo, Ohio This is Andy's first summer at Lindenmere and he is looking forward to sharing his talent and love of water sports with his campers. Currently a junior at Syracuse University, Andy is studying acting and is looking forward to a future in the performing arts. Andy's camping experience comes from his time spent running a water polo camp for local middle school children and he is excited to share his skills and knowledge of aquatics with Lindenmere campers. Andy's outgoing personality and caring nature make him an asset to the waterfront department. Welcome!