NEW STAFF + TRUSTEE TRANSITION
Chelsea Gibson
Amanda Eaton
Cade Halkyard
Kitchen Staff Mark is a native of Sidney, NY, who has long shared a strong bond with the outdoors. Climbing trees as a child led to climbing mountains as an adult. Mark relocated to Saranac Lake in 2014 to pursue becoming a 46er, a feat he achieved in six months. The desire to give something back to the Adirondack Park led him to NCS and Treetops, where he takes great pride in being part of the team that provides healthy, nutritious meals for the staff and students. In his spare time, Mark enjoys kayaking and socializing with friends.
Maintenance Intern Amanda earned her BA in anthropology from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, in 2001. She proceeded to join the Marin Conservation Corps, where she served on an environmental education crew. She has an extensive background in childcare, including working as a Treetops counselor (from 2000-2004) and as an instructor at an after-school program. For the past nine years, Amanda has worked as a massage therapist, having completed training from Sonoma College in San Francisco, the Helma Institute of Massage Therapy in New Jersey, and a level 5 star spa training in Napa. She loves animals, live music, and the outdoors.
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Cade Halkyard
Chelsea Gibson
Amanda Eaton
Mark Boyce
Mark Boyce
Alumni and Events Manager Chelsea is from Weedsport, NY, a small town in the Finger Lakes. She graduated from Le Moyne College with a BS and earned her master’s at American University in public policy. Chelsea spent three winters in Utah, where she enjoyed skiing and exploring the west. Her work experience includes hospitality, public policy, and social work. Chelsea moved to the Adirondacks with her boyfriend, Tony, and their rescue dog, Addie. She currently resides in Lake Placid. She enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with her family and Addie. Farm Intern Cade grew up in the woods in Montague, MA. He attended Hartsbrook, a Waldorf school, and Northfield Mount Hermon. Cade graduated from Syracuse University, focusing in photography, music, and outdoor education. Most recently, he was a gallery manager in Martha’s Vineyard. There he provided educational tours, guiding visitors through an exhibit featuring 150 artists from 22 countries. Cade’s interests include hiking, playing live music, and sports.