WELCOME TO
MEET THE TEAM
Our Tribe
Inspired by Birthright alumni and a lifelong passion for color war, Trybal aims to bring the magic of immersive experiences for young adults back to North America. Our team is second to none. We are camp professionals, experience designers, ski junkies, DJs, educators, artists, travel geeks, and friends. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional programs that are inviting to Jewish young adults of all backgrounds.
founder & CEo
Born and raised in the Boston area, Carine has over 15 years experience working in Jewish travel and experiential marketing. Carine has served in a number of roles, including the Director of Marketing at Authentic Israel, as a consultant for Start-Up Nation Central in Tel Aviv & The iCenter in Chicago, and as a tour guide for LivingSocial Adventures. Carine is a Wexner Graduate Fellow and ROI alum. In 2018, she was named a "36 Under 36" by The Jewish Week and a Chai in the Hub honoree by CJP in Boston. Carine holds a B.S. in Anthropology from Bates College, a Certificate in Marketing from Georgetown University, and an MBA with honors from Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Carine is a proud alumna of URJ Eisner Camp.
Chief Growth Officer
Miriam Chilton is an innovative leader who stimulates organizational growth and transformational change by creating experiences that help people flourish. She has worked in non-profits for the last 20 years after a successful run working in corporate America. Miriam most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and for 15 years prior, Miriam worked at the Union for Reform Judaism as Vice President, Youth leading and managing their youth engagement strategy. Miriam has an MBA/MS MIS from Boston University and works to balance entrepreneurial and system-based strategies to drive growth. Miriam is a NJ resident. She is a newly-minted pickleball zealot, is always seeking new Hudson Valley trails, and enjoys nothing more than a good meal and playing games with family and friends.
Program Director
Laura Schultze is a project planner and storyteller who empowers people through stories, events and experiences. Over the past decade in New York City, Laura has left an indelible mark on the Jewish nonprofit and educational landscape during her time at B’nai Jeshrun and Jewish Teens Funder Network. With a background in educational theater and stage management, complemented by a B.A. in Drama from San Francisco State University, Laura weaves creativity, precision and organizational systems into her creation of camp and retreat experiences. Rooted in her camp experience as an alum of URJ Camp Newman, Laura brings a wealth of enthusiasm and passion to her role with the Trybal Gatherings team. When she’s not at camp, Laura spends her time exploring NYC’s boroughs, going on long walks with her rescue dog, Gilly, and is always on the lookout for the best burger.
Operations & data Manager
Matt is a dedicated non-profit professional with nearly a decade of experience in operations management and community-driven initiatives. He holds a BA from Pitzer College and has worked with organizations in healthcare, politics, and other mission-driven sectors, always striving to create positive change. A proud URJ Eisner Camp alum, Matt channels his lifelong love of camp into his role at Trybal Gatherings. Outside of camp, you can find him running, playing frisbee in Prospect Park, or exploring New York’s vibrant food and music scenes.
seasonal staff
(aka the real MVPs)
Shereen sarick
Aspen, CO
SAM WALDMAN
Philadelphia, PA
Rabbi Josh Weinberg
Brooklyn, NY
SHAWN SHAFNER
Washington, DC
RABBI
JEFF STOMBAUGH
Detroit, MI
Cantor emily Simkin
Princeton, NJ
Ari Warsawski
Boston, MA
RABBI RENA SINGER
Chicago, IL
bengingi
New York, NY
dan tatar
Chicago, IL
JON ADAM ROSS
New York, NY
harris fox
Long Island, NY
JOBU PHILLIPS
Los Angeles, CA
aARON BOCK
Atlanta, GA
SETH TOYBES
St. Louis, MO
ETHAN WISE
New York, NY
Rabbi Jess jacobs
Miami, FL
JEFFREY YOSKOWITZ
Brooklyn, NY
rabbi jen gubitz
Boston, MA
JAY BELSKY
Far Rockaway, NY
BERRY COHEN
Brooklyn, NY
Chelsea snyder
Los Angeles, CA
ARIELA WALLACE
Los Angeles, CA
BEN LIEBESKIND
Newton, MA
MILES OGIHARA
Chicago, IL
ASHIRA BOXMAN
New York, NY
JEFF FEIN
New York, NY
REBECCA WARSAWSKI
Boston, MA
sarah oleinik
Detroit, MI
eLI COHN-WEIN
Dallax, TX
JOIN OUR TEAM
The group above is just some of our team members. Trybal hires 70+ staff to work with our teams over the summer. Interested in joining our rockstar staff fam? Apply for open opportunities below!