Staff Spotlight 2025
Camp Fire Alaska’s Staff Spotlight 2025 recognizes employees who demonstrate alignment with our mission, key values, and ideals.
Staff Spotlight March 2025
March 2025’s Staff Spotlight features two incredible employees: Senior Site Directors Reese Cameron and Nicole “Nikki” Gilliland. Read each of their entries below to learn about their outstanding contributions to our organization and community.
Nicole “Nikki” Gilliland | Senior Site Director
March 31, 2025
Our second Staff Spotlight for March is Nicole “Nikki” Gilliland for “being dependable, kind, and showing up each day with a smile and a drive to make a difference!”
Nikki shared her story with us:
“Working in childcare for over 10 years taught me it is difficult finding a placement where we are valued and can make a significant impact on youth. Camp Fire Alaska immediately welcomed me to the team, and our workplace environment constantly emboldens me to continue making a difference in my community.
“With an educational background in child development and family studies, I have always strived to improve the lives of youth. At my site, I bring a unique brand of programming that focuses on improving how we show up for children. I accomplish this by identifying youth’s individual support needs, especially needs that have gone unnoticed. This allows me to provide support with entertaining activities aligning with my youth’s interests, making their experience fun and memorable.”
Reese Cameron | Senior Site Director
March 24, 2025
Reese’s nomination is for “bringing fun and interactive learning to her program” and her “passionate drive to make a difference in the lives of youth.” In 2024, Reese also helped orchestrate the Alaska Native Cultural Celebration, a special history lesson teaching youth about Alaska Native culture. Upon receiving the Staff Spotlight recognition, Reese says:
“I came from Hong Kong and my background is in outdoor learning. One of my greatest strengths is my unique culture, heritage, and experience. My goal is getting youth excited to engage with nature. To achieve this, I always search for fun, new opportunities for youth, which allows me to offer them fresh, enjoyable activities.
“I am grateful for being given the opportunity to recognize each kid’s interests on an individual level. For example, writing the Absolutely Incredible Kid Day letters was a great opportunity to be personable with youth. Building and maintaining meaningful connections with kids is the most rewarding aspect of my Camp Fire experience.”