Office
Sally Buggs
Lake Worth, FL
In her 39th year at camp, Sally is the glue that holds us all together, touching nearly every facet of Camp Laurel. She’s been a full-time staff member since she started in 1985 as a counselor and athletics instructor. In the off-season, Sally enjoys the occasional travel adventure and spending quality time with her family and friends in the Sunshine State. If you know Camp Laurel, you know Sally and all the exceptional, unsung ways she ensures camp runs smoothly.
Matt Nieman
Wilton, CT
After 10 years as Program Director and five years directing our youngest boys’ campus, Matt made the move to the year-round camp administrative team in 2017. He combines athleticism, warmth, organization and creativity to keep camp on track. A Washington University and Harvard School of Architecture grad, Matt worked at Hilltop Preparatory School in Philadelphia before joining our year- round family. An indispensable part of our full-time team, he lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife, Joyce, and two Laurel campers, Everett and Lucy.
Megan LaBruna
Office Manager
Montclair, NJ
Megan is back for summer #5 to lead the office! A Psychology grad from Monmouth University and Certified Teacher through Rutgers, Megan worked as an Elementary Special Education teacher for five years before pursuing a career in Freelance Writing & Copy Editing. Megan is also the host of the travel podcast “It’s a Wanderful Life.” This spring, she has been helping our office team organize and prepare the myriad behind-the-scenes tasks for a successful 2024 Laurel Summer. We’re excited to have Megan with us in Maine once again!
Lily Dines
Arlington VA
William & Mary
Kayla Hayes
Round Lake Beach, IL
Lake Forest College
Kathleen Mahoney
Brunswick, ME
Brooke Sefton
Honolulu, HI
Emily Wilson
Sabattus, ME
Thomas College
Kyle Baillargeon
Operations Manager
Manchester, ME
Kyle grew up in Readfield. He started cutting grass at Camp when he was 14 and has never left. In his 19th summer on the shores of Echo Lake, Kyle works year- round with Jem and Keith in all operational aspects of Camp as a vital and fundamental part of the Laurel family and camp team. Kyle is joined at camp by his wife, Cara, daughter Sadie, and son, Teddy.
Cara Baillargeon
Transportation
Manchester, ME
Cara returns for her 15th summer at camp. With her outstanding time management skills and organization, she’s the perfect fit for Laurel Transportation! A childhood education graduate from SUNY Cortland, she’s the mom to daughter Sadie and son Teddy. Having moved to Maine full-time in 2020, Cara now works during the off-season as the Finance Director for the Kennebec Valley YMCA. We love having Cara at camp!
Alyssa Beaulieu
Transportation Manager
Jay, ME
After an excellent first year in the office, Alyssa makes the move to Laurel Transportation for summer #2. During the year, Alyssa is a full-time student at the University of Maine working toward a double major in Secondary Education and Business Administration. A true Mainer, Alyssa grew up hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail and loves camping with her family. We are excited to welcome Alyssa back this summer!
Drivers
Caitlin Boyd
Fort Mill, SC
York Technical College
Beth Davis
Turner, ME
Digital Media
Beth Slattery
Digital Media Director
Chester, England
Beth makes her return to Laurel for summer number #2 and takes the helm of our Digital Media Department. A freelance photographer and social media manager, Beth has an eye for capturing and sharing genuine fun. We’re thrilled to have Beth back behind the lens this summer!
Julia Amodeo
Syosset, NY
Elon University
Leo Coombs
Lumberton, TX
University of Houston
Ben Danielson
Readfield, ME
Wheaton College
