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Katie Jensen

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Katie Jensen

Individual Giving Officer

Katie recently moved to Boston from Cincinnati, and is originally from Michigan. She has a background in nonprofit development, with a focus on patient advocacy and youth development. Most recently, Katie was the Development and Marketing Director at UpSpring, supporting the education and enrichment of children experiencing homelessness through summer camp and after-school programs. She is excited to bring that experience to Camp Harbor View, helping provide Boston’s youth with opportunities they might not otherwise have.

Katie is a graduate of Point Park University with a BA in Theatre Arts, and received her MPA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Colorado Denver. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, theatre, and exploring all that Boston has to offer. Katie lives in South Boston with her husband, Jay, and their cats Teddy, Jasper, Sage, and Asparagus.

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kjensen@campharborview.org

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Khandace Wilkerson

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Khandace Wilkerson

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR – 11TH GRADE

Khandace serves as the 11th Grade Program Coordinator for the Connors Leadership Academy.

Khandace first joined Camp Harbor View in 2016 as a camper and immediately fell in love with the sense of community and love that accompanied the camp experience. From there, she became an LIT and graduated from the program in 2022. Khandace’s impactful experience throughout the Leadership Academy followed her throughout her years at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Finding a passion for youth development and civic engagement, she worked as a student mentor and Chapter Director for Girls Inc. of Greater Boston and Lynn.

As a graduate from UMass Boston with a background in Political Science and Education Studies, Khandace remains committed to creating a welcoming and supportive space where Boston’s young people can learn, lead, and grow.

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Tamera King

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Tamera King

RISE Program Coordinator

Tamera King is a graduate of New York University (NYU) and has completed additional business coursework through Harvard University. With a background in youth development, education, and creative programming, she is passionate about empowering young people.

Before joining Camp Harbor View as the 9th Grade RISE Program Coordinator, Tamera worked at Pelham Academy, an all-girls therapeutic school, where she supported students in their academic, social, and personal growth. She also worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, using music and creativity to engage and inspire youth.

Tamera is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and supportive environments where young people feel empowered to grow, lead, and reach their full potential.

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Stephenie Cummins

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Stephenie Cummins

Alumni Communications Coordinator

Stephenie Cummins is the Alumni Communications Coordinator at CHV, where she focuses on alumni outreach and engagement. Stephenie has been part of the CHV community since 2013, spending her summers as a camper, LIT, and summer staff member in roles ranging from group leader to program director. A double graduate of St. John’s University, Stephenie has experience in athletic development and working with a Division I women’s basketball program, along with building connections and engaging alumni and community stakeholders.


Born and raised in Boston, Stephenie is a passionate sports fan, with a particular love for women’s sports and college basketball. She also enjoys traveling, discovering new places, and cheering on her favorite teams. Her passion for community, connection, and sports is woven throughout both her personal and professional life.

scummins@campharborview.org

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Emma Bird

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Emma Bird

Communications Manager

Emma is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota and holds a B.S. in Marketing from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business in New York City. 

She brings a background in communications in the arts and culture sector to Camp Harbor View. She started her career at Polk & Co. in New York, where she handled publicity campaigns for Broadway clients such as Wicked and Second Stage Theater. After moving up to Boston, Emma most recently worked for the Emerson Colonial Theatre, handling marketing and communications for theater, music, and comedy events.

Emma currently resides in Brookline with her partner and is thrilled to join the Camp Harbor View team. 

ebird@campharborview.org

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Aliyah Knudsen

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Aliyah Knudsen

Program and Challenge Course Coordinator

Aliyah is a Program and Challenge Course Coordinator and a Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioner with over five years of experience working with youth on and off the ropes course. She creates and facilitates programs that build confidence, connection, and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment.

Prior to CHV, she worked as a Youth and College Program Coordinator, where she supported youth programming, college-level participants, and adults through various nonprofit settings. She also has experience working with teachers and camp professionals through training and enrichment experiences, and a background in social-emotional learning (SEL).

Aliyah is passionate about helping individuals and groups step outside their comfort zones and grow through shared, hands-on experiences.

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Dioneiris Medrano

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Dioneiris Medrano

Guaranteed Income Manager

Dio brings over a decade of experience working alongside families as they build financial stability, set meaningful goals, and strengthen confidence and community engagement. At Camp Harbor View, Dio serves as the Guaranteed Income Program Manager, supporting families through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach rooted in trust, consistency, and meeting people where they are.

Dio was drawn to Camp Harbor View for their our going further together approach and its commitment to supporting families in a more holistic way. Rather than focusing only on systems or processes, Dio values working collaboratively with families,  empowerment, and long-term growth. This approach allows families to not only access resources, but to truly take them in and apply them in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dio is passionate about creating inclusive, accessible spaces where families feel seen, respected, and supported. Outside of work, Dio enjoys spending time with family, exploring the community, supporting the youth, and values staying connected to the people and places that inspire their work.

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Jessica Harvin

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Jessica Harvin

Development Operations Manager

Jessica is originally from New York, where she was born and raised. Her love for camp life began early, attending summer camps across the United States starting at age nine. During college, she came to Boston while interning at an overnight summer camp, an experience that ultimately shaped her professional path.

Jessica holds a B.A. in Psychology and, after graduating, relocated to Boston to teach eighth grade. Her time in the classroom strengthened her passion for youth development while also sparking an interest in the operational side of organizations. She later transitioned from education into administrative and development-focused work, supporting fundraising and donor engagement through systems like Salesforce and managing pipelines that help organizations grow sustainably.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys traveling between New York and Boston and creating content that reflects her interests, experiences, and creative side. She is excited to bring her background in education, camp culture, and operations to the Camp Harbor View community.

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Mike McGinn

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Mike McGinn

Director of Operations

Mike McGinn joins Camp Harbor View as the Director of Operations. Mike brings over fifteen years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations in the youth development field. He comes to CHV by way of Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School (formerly Thompson Island), where he spent the last five years as their Director of School Programs. In this role, Mike managed their mission-based on island programming with more than 2,000 middle and high school students from partnership schools across Boston Public Schools. Previously, Mike spent eleven years at City Year Boston in a variety of roles, culminating in his role as Impact Director overseeing a cohort of BPS partnerships and student support services received by over 3,000 students.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts from Providence College in Political Science and holds a Masters in Urban and Regional Public Policy from Northeastern University. Since 2015, Mike has been a proud mentor through the Big Brother program. Mike currently resides in Holbrook with his wife Valarie, their son Nolan and their dog Ollie.

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