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.
Program Director
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.
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
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Program Operations Manager
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!
Registrar & Program Coordinator
Amanda is an event and theater specialist, with years of work as a stage manager, box office manager, and stage technician. She graduated from The University of Alabama with a B.A. in Theatre with a minor in Arts Management, as well as a B.S. in Mathematics. After college, she moved back to her hometown of Los Angeles, where she has worked with local organizations including Disney, Echo Theater Company, The Braid, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and Center Theatre Group. She loves solving puzzles, eating good food, and seeing people's faces light up as they create everlasting memories together.
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!