Staff Spotlight 2025 | Camp Fire Alaska

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.

Cutout image of Reese Cameron, Senior Site Director for Camp Fire Alaska

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.”