MEET THE TEAM
Our Tribe
Inspired by Birthright alumni and a lifelong passion for color war, Trybal aims to bring the magic of immersive experiences for young adults back to North America. Our team is second to none. We are camp professionals, experience designers, ski junkies, DJs, educators, artists, travel geeks, and friends. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional programs that are inviting to Jewish young adults of all backgrounds.
founder & CEo
Born and raised in the Boston area, Carine has over 15 years experience working in Jewish travel and experiential marketing. Carine has served in a number of roles, including the Director of Marketing at Authentic Israel, as a consultant for Start-Up Nation Central in Tel Aviv & The iCenter in Chicago, and as a tour guide for LivingSocial Adventures. Carine is a Wexner Graduate Fellow and ROI alum. In 2018, she was named a "36 Under 36" by The Jewish Week and a Chai in the Hub honoree by CJP in Boston. Carine holds a B.S. in Anthropology from Bates College, a Certificate in Marketing from Georgetown University, and an MBA with honors from Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Carine is a proud alumna of URJ Eisner Camp.
Chief Growth Officer
Miriam Chilton is an innovative leader who stimulates organizational growth and transformational change by creating experiences that help people flourish. She has worked in non-profits for the last 20 years after a successful run working in corporate America. Miriam most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and for 15 years prior, Miriam worked at the Union for Reform Judaism as Vice President, Youth leading and managing their youth engagement strategy. Miriam has an MBA/MS MIS from Boston University and works to balance entrepreneurial and system-based strategies to drive growth. Miriam is a NJ resident. She is a newly-minted pickleball zealot, is always seeking new Hudson Valley trails, and enjoys nothing more than a good meal and playing games with family and friends.
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Program Operations Manager
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Lea is a people-centric person with a mission driven mindset whose passion is in community building, and of course the operations that go into it. She spent the majority of her career working in the camp world at Campowerment, a sleep away camp-inspired women's retreat experience. After Campowerment, she lived out her dream of working for her childhood summer camp, KenMont and KenWood, as the Assistant Director. Lea has a knack for logistics and spreadsheets and loves to hone in on the details that make an experience come to life: it's the little things that matter. Outside of work, Lea lives on Long Island with her husband, daughter, and their adopted dog, Chubbie. Lea loves everything camp and being outside in nature - it's literally so grounding!
Rachel is a creative and strategic marketing leader and content producer. Her 18 year professional background includes directing award-winning campaigns in the entertainment industry for Nickelodeon and Paramount+, and prior nonprofit work overseeing education programs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She has an MA in Media, Culture, and Communication from the University of London, and a lifelong drive to spark more compassion and joy in the world. Rachel got her camp start at Surprise Lake in Cold Spring, NY. When she’s not passionately brainstorming new ways to engage audiences and tell stories, Rachel is geeking out about animals, TV, museums, theater, and food. She is a proud NYC native who lives in LA (for the sunshine) with her senior cat and way too many tchotchkes.
Program & innovation consultant
Shawn Shafner is an artist, educator and activist based out of Washington, DC. Founder of The People's Own Organic Power Project, he has spent 15 years creating award-winning theater, film, podcasts, a book, and countless educational events to catalyze conversation about sustainable sanitation from the floor of the United Nations to the mountains of Rwanda. When his head isn’t in the toilet, Shawn can be found teaching meditation and mindful creativity, leading movement classes, singing, and developing arts-integrated curriculum for learners of all ages. Since receiving a Spielberg Fellowship from the Foundation for Jewish Camping in 2005, Shawn has created dozens (hundreds?) of original programs integrating ritual, theater, art, education, and community of all ages with Storahtelling - Lab/Shul and at more JCCs, religious schools, and summer camps than you can shake a lulav at. He has been working with Trybal since 2020, and recently graduated with an MFA in Social Practice from the Corcoran School of the Arts at GWU.
Ambassador Program Manager
Josh Saleh is a powerhouse TV host, game creator, and proud dog dad with over a decade of experience working with top brands like Marvel Entertainment, Disney, Amazon, and Sony. He’s also the creator of the chaotic party game Change My Mind. With a diverse background in entertainment and gaming, Josh is passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences and fueling creativity in every project. When he's not at camp, you can catch him immersed in board games, baking award winning cookies, or getting lost in the epic world of Lord of the Rings. He holds a B.A. in Theater Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz
registrar & program coordinator
StAFFING & PROGRAM LEAD
Becky is a passionate community builder with a background in Jewish education and social justice. A proud graduate of UMass Amherst, she grew up in Florida but now proudly calls Boston home. She has worked at MIT Hillel and Repair the World, where she helped young adults connect more deeply with community, service, and Jewish life. Becky loves colorful fashion, musical theater, and exploring the world. Greece, Rome, and Israel are a few of her favorite places she has visited. She brings warmth, creativity, and a welcoming spirit to everything she does.
Laura Schultze is a project planner and storyteller who empowers people through stories, events and experiences. Over the past decade in New York City, Laura has left an indelible mark on the Jewish nonprofit and educational landscape during her time at B’nai Jeshrun and Jewish Teens Funder Network. With a background in educational theater and stage management, complemented by a B.A. in Drama from San Francisco State University, Laura weaves creativity, precision and organizational systems into her creation of camp and retreat experiences. Rooted in her camp experience as an alum of URJ Camp Newman, Laura brings a wealth of enthusiasm and passion to her role with the Trybal Gatherings team. When she’s not at camp, Laura spends her time exploring NYC’s boroughs, going on long walks with her rescue dog, Gilly, and is always on the lookout for the best burger.
seasonal staff
(aka the real MVPs)
SHAWN SHAFNER
Washington, DC
Joe Pollak
Ann Arbor, MI
Ari Warsawski
Boston, MA
Rabbi Allie Fishman
JON ADAM ROSS
New York, NY
aARON BOCK
Atlanta, GA
San Francisco, CA
Micah Abrams
Montclair, NJ
Michael Harlow
Brooklyn, NY
Hannah Silver
Cambridge, MA
harris fox
Long Island, NY
JOBU PHILLIPS
Los Angeles, CA
Elliott Sokolsky
Toronto, ON
Louis Fisher
West Hollywood, CA
Cantor emily Simkin
Princeton, NJ
bengingi
Demarest, NJ
LAWRENCE DREYFUSS
Brooklyn, NY
Maura Koenig
Syracuse, NY
JEFFREY YOSKOWITZ
Brooklyn, NY
Efraim yudowitz
Sharon, MA
JAY BELSKY
Far Rockaway, NY
BERRY COHEN
Brooklyn, NY
Hana Nobel
Los Angeles, CA
Jamin Gluck
Atlanta, CA
BEN LIEBESKIND
Newton, MA
MILES OGIHARA
Chicago, IL
Micah Bernhard
Valley Village, CA
JEFF FEIN
New York, NY
Pipe Solarte
Colombia
Zikki Zaryckyj
Demarest, NJ
Tom Scross-Parris
London, UK
Pele Sichula
Gt. Barrington, MA
Stephen Levin
Los Angeles, CA
Alex Taylor
Boston, MA
Erica goldman
Brooklyn, NY
idan warsawski
Arlington, MA
Nino Hernadez
Phillipines
JOIN OUR TEAM
The group above is just some of our team members. Trybal hires 70+ staff to work with our teams over the summer. Interested in joining our rockstar staff fam? Apply for open opportunities below!