Our Tucson East Team

Meet Adam, our wonderful Counselor of the Month! Adam’s calm energy brings comfort to all our Campers, who love to beg him for attention. He works hard every day, always ready to support his team members with a positive attitude. His favorite part of the job is getting to know each dog’s unique personality and building special bonds.His favorite Camper is Mazie. At home, Adam cares for his Siamese cat, Big Guy. When he’s not at Camp, Adam enjoys watching sports and hanging out with friends. We’re so grateful to have Adam as part of our team!

Congratulations to Nicole, our Counselor of the Month! Nicole is a dedicated and dependable team member who always goes the extra mile to support her coworkers and care for every Camper. She puts her heart into making sure each pup feels safe, loved, and happy. Outside of Camp, Nicole enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Koga and Kanna, and her cats. She loves curling up with a good book, swimming with her pups, and traveling to California. She especially likes to relax on the beach with a good book. She also enjoys going out for Mexican food with her boyfriend. We’re so grateful to have her on our team! 

We’re proud to recognize Dezirae as our Counselor of the Month! She brings a hardworking spirit and a positive attitude to Camp every day. Her kindness shines through in the way she cares for our Campers, always giving them the attention and love they deserve. Outside of work, Dezirae is a proud dog mom to five Chihuahuas. Her favorite way to unwind is going on car rides, listening to music, and relaxing with her pups. Her future goals are to become a veterinarian and open a rescue for homeless animals. We’re lucky to have her on our team!

We’re proud to recognize Ava as our Camp Counselor of the Month! Ava is a dedicated and reliable team member who consistently shows up with a positive attitude and gives her best every day. Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her four cats, tending to her plants, cooking, attending concerts, and spending time with friends. Ava is currently studying in the Veterinary Technician program at Pima Community College and plans to graduate in 2028. Her goal is to attend the University of Arizona’s DVM program and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. We’re lucky to have her!

Meet Deya, our outstanding Counselor of the Month! Deya is an exceptional Camp Counselor and recently has been promoted to Back-of-House Lead. Her dedication to our team and Campers shows in how she runs the back with precision and care. She truly cares for our Campers as her own. Outside of work she cares for her dog named Bosco and a snake named Basilisk. Deya enjoys playing games like Call of Duty and Phasmophobia, and she loves working on her gem paintings. Currently, Deya is studying criminal psychology, further showcasing her dedication to understanding and helping others. We're incredibly fortunate to have Deya on our team! Congratulations Deya!

Molly always comes into work with a positive attitude and has a passion for working with dogs. When Molly is not at work she is at home dressing up her dog Honey or playing with her cat Trapper. Molly's other passion is fashion, she is always on the hunt for her next thrift store find at the Humane Society Thrift store. Congratulations Molly for being Counselor of the Month!

Ryan is our Counselor of the Month, and his kindness shines every day at camp. He loves spending one-on-one time with our campers, and his favorite part of the job is seeing how excited the dogs get just from spotting him. Ryan is especially known for his signature selfies with the pups, always adding his own goofy charm. His favorite camper is Donny the Brindle, though many others come in as close seconds. Outside of work, he cares for his two cats, Hallie and Dottie, enjoys video games and delightfully bad movies, and hopes to grow into a Back of House Lead and eventually a manager. Help us congratulate Ryan on all his hard work!

Sydney is our Counselor of the Month, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have her on our team! She is an incredibly hard worker who consistently gives her best every day. The campers adore her and are always excited to play by her side. At home, Sydney is a proud pet parent to two cats, Cashmere and Fish, and three dogs, Emmy, Jameson, and Pancake. Her favorite part of the job is getting to see all the dogs and building meaningful connections with each one. Outside of camp, she enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, watching movies, live music, and cooking. Long-term, Sydney dreams of opening a nonprofit shelter for at-risk dogs in need of a second chance.

Big cheers to our Counselor of the Month, Nate! Nate brings a fun personality to work every day, always trying to make us laugh while still being a hard worker who’s eager to learn more to better help our Campers and the team. When he’s not at Camp, you can usually find him reading, hanging out with his son, or competing in trading card games. At home, he’s got two pups, Winter the Bernese Mountain Dog/Aussie mix and Zeniba the German Shepherd/Husky mix. Nate’s favorite Camper list is very long, but at the top, you’ll find Stella and Luna (In the picture with Nate). One day, he even hopes to run a daycare of his own. We’re so lucky to have Nate on our pack!

Meet Jes, our Counselor of the Month! Jes is a dedicated and passionate team member who adores all the dogs she works with. She is always bringing her love for dogs and enthusiasm to work with her every day! She has a pit bull named Von and a Staffordshire Terrier named Rizzo. Outside of work, Jes enjoys going to the gym and building Legos. She is currently studying business at the University of Arizona and plans to graduate in 2027. Jes’s ultimate goal is to open her own Dog Daycare, inspired by Camp Bow Wow! We’re so lucky to have Jes on our team!

Emilie's hard work, kindness, and passion for animals makes her an essential part of our team. She has a special talent for working with shy pups, patiently helping them build confidence and come out of their shells. Outside of work, Emilie's love for animals continues-she cares for five dogs, an aquatic turtle, a crested gecko, a green anole, a betta fish, a tarantula, and a jumping spider! She also has a passion for plants and enjoys tending to her greenery. When she's not busy caring for her pets and plants, Emilie expresses her creativity through drawing, sculpting, and gaming. Her dedication to animal care extends to her future goals-she aspires to become a dog trainer and dreams of working with service dogs or police K9s.
Congratulations Emilie!

Mikaela is our rockstar Counselor of the Month! She's been with us from when we first opened, and we can't imagine our team without her! She always knows how to make us laugh and has a special talent for bringing new Campers out of their shell. At home, Mikaela happily takes care of four dogs: Sushi, Gunter, Jax, and Luna. Off the clock, Mikaela likes to hangout with her dogs, spend time with her boyfriend, and socialize with friends. We are happy to have Mikaela on our team!

Jasmine is not only an exceptional

Counselor but gives special attention to each of our Campers. It's no surprise Jasmine takes special care of our Campers as she has quite a variety of pets! Jasmine has a cat named Burnt, Fufu the bunny, Baby the African grey parrot, and Beefcake the blood python.

Jasmine finds joy in playing video games like Pokémon and Mario. She has an artistic talent that is admired by all of our staff. We enjoy finding doodles hidden around Camp like on whiteboards and corners of papers. Jasmine loves all our Campers but her favorite is Dobby, she gets especially excited when she gets to spend one-on-one time with Dobby during Enrichments!