Winners' Camp Leaders

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Jeannette has been a facilitator at Winners' Camp since she was a leader in the early 2000's. At camp she serves as one of the main presenters. She is a Winners' Camp and PSI graduate. Her favorite camp song is The Living Years and her favorite affirmation is When the trust is high, the drama is low!

Allan has been a facilitator and champion of Winners' Camp for over 30 years. He is a counselor, educator, basketball coach and motivational speaker. And he currently serves as our board president.

 BA in Psychology/Education with M.Ed. in Counseling/Guidance 

Susan is a parent of two camp graduates and has been a supporter of Winners' Camp for over 25 years. At camp she facilitates several pieces and works with our parent group as well as in the kitchen!

  BS Family Resources, M.Ed Candidate Educational Psychology 

Dylan first came to camp in 2015 and  has been a leader at camp for over 10 years. His mother also attended Winners' Camp, making him one of our Legacy Campers.  As member of core staff he is often the production or ropes coordinator. His favorite camp song is Celebration and his favorite affirmation is Be bitter, or be better! 

Maile is a proud Winners’ Camp alumna and Core Staff member who first attended camp in 2017. Raised on Tantalus with her close-knit family, she graduated from Punahou and earned her B.A. in Psychology, Community Youth Education Studies, and Spanish from Clark University, Magna Cum Laude, in 2025. She is now pursuing her Master’s of Education and Education Specialist Degree in Psychology and Counseling.

Her favorite affirmation, “Step out of your comfort zone, take a risk, and enter the courage zone,” guides her both on and off the ridge. Her go-to camp song is Imagine and her favorite dance is the Cupid Shuffle. Her advice to every camper: “Everything is going to be okay—and when you think you have no one left, think of your camp ‘ohana.”

Born in Nānākuli and adopted at age three, Edison now lives in Kailua with his parents. He works at Le Jardin Academy as a security guard and takes pride in helping create a safe, supportive environment both at work and at camp.

He first came to Winners’ Camp in 2016 “kicking and screaming,” as he says, but has been part of the ‘ohana ever since. Over the years, camp has become a place where he’s grown as a leader and found purpose in guiding others through their own transformations.

Edison’s favorite part of camp is seeing teens grow into confident young adults. His best advice: “Always tell the truth, even when it hurts.” His favorite camp song is Lean On Me, a nightly reminder of the unity and trust that define the Winners’ Camp experience.

Sofi has been a leader at camp for over 7 years. A member of core staff and one of our facilitators. Her favorite camp song is Don't Stop Believing and her favorite affirmation is Change Happens And New Growth Emerges! She graduated  from University of Hawai'i Manoa with her BA in Secondary Education and is now a high school english teacher at McKinley High School.

Maria first came to camp in 2018 as a camper, she has been a leader for over 5 years. A member of core staff she is often the team leader coordinator. Her favorite camp song is Lean on Me and her favorite affirmation is If it's to be, it's up to me! She currently a student at the University of Hawai'i Manoa.

Wyatt has been a leader for over 5 years. He has served many roles, most recently on production. His favorite camp song is Lean on Me and his favorite affirmation is Success leaves clues! He is a student at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Mikayla has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. She has served on ropes, production and as a Team Leader. Her favorite camp song is Imagine and her favorite affirmation is Participation is the KEY! She is homeschooled and lives up at Winners' Camp with her family.

Landon has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. He has served on ropes, production and as a Team Leader. His favorite camp song is Imagine and his favorite affirmation is Success leaves clues! He currently attends school at LCC and works at Campbell High School.

Leia has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. She has served on ropes, production and as a Team Leader. Her favorite camp song is Lean On Me and her favorite affirmation is It's not how much we know... it's how much we care! She currently a senior Campbell High School.

Daven has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. He has served on ropes and production. His favorite camp song is The Hamsterdance Song and his favorite affirmation is If it's to be, it's up to me! He is homeschooled and lives up at Winners' Camp with his family.

Ella has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. She has served on ropes and as a Team Leader. Her favorite camp song is The Chicken Dance and her favorite affirmation is It it's to be, it's up to me! She graduated in 2025 from Montessori Compass School.

Leighton has been a leader for over 5 years. He has served many roles, most recently as Team Leader Coordinator. His favorite camp song is I Want it That Way and his favorite affirmation is ALOHA! He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kamehameha Schools in 2024 and is currently serving on Mission in Brazil.

Maya has been a leader for the last 2 years and is a Legacy Camper. She has served on production, as a Team Leader and Music Maestro. Her favorite camp song is Ture Colors and her favorite affirmation is Success is a CHOICE! She graduated in 2025 from Montessori Compass School.

Raymond first attended camp in 2022. He has served on production, ropes and as a team leader. His favorite camp song is Celebration and his favorite affirmation is Together Everyone Achieves More! He is graduated from Mid Pacific Institute in 2025 and is a current student at UH Manoa.

Rozz first attended camp in 2019 and has been a leader for the last 2 years. He has been on ropes, production, Music Maestro and as a Team Leader. His favorite camp song is Lean on Me and his favorite affirmation is Be bitter or be better! He currently attends Kaua’i Christian Academy.

Grace first attended camp in 2023 as a leader she was on the ropes team. Her favorite camp song is Chicken Dance and her favorite affirmation is Success leaves clues! She is a student at Mid Pacific Institute.

Alaka'i first attended camp in 2019 and has been a leader for the last year. He has been on the ropes team. His favorite camp song is Lean on Me and his favorite affirmation is Success is a choice! He is graduated in 2025 from Pearl City High School and is a student at LCC.

Havana first attended camp in 2023 and is now a Junior Leader; this last camp she was on production. Her favorite camp song is Cha Cha Slide and her favorite affirmation is Participation is the key! She is a student at Le Jardin Academy.

Lincoln first attended camp in 2023, he is a Legacy Camper. He is now a Junior Leader; this last camp he was on production. His favorite camp song is Lean on Me and his favorite affirmation is False Evidence Appearing Real! He is a student at Campbell High School.

Kyndra first attended camp in 2022 and is now a Junior Leader; this last camp she was on production. Her favorite camp song is The Cupid Shuffle and her favorite affirmation is Living with an attitude of gratitude! She is a student at Punahou School.