Board of Directors

Hello! My name is Katelynn, and I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) when I was just 5 years old. At the age of 6, I attended my very first diabetes camp, and it was a transformative experience for me. Being the only child with T1D at my school, I had never met anyone else who shared my journey until that moment. Finally, I connected with other kids just like me! I cherished those camp experiences and returned every year through the age of 10.

Once I aged out of the program, I became a Counselor in Training (CIT) and worked my way up through the ranks, eventually taking on the role of camp director. While I adored the camp, I felt a desire to expand its offerings. I envisioned a camp that lasted five full days, included siblings, and welcomed older children as well. In 2010, I made that vision a reality by starting CAMP HEALTHY HOPE! This journey has been nothing short of amazing, allowing me to meet incredible people—both children and adults—and I eagerly anticipate the many experiences yet to come. Even as an adult, when I think of camp, the thing that always comes first to mind is the sense of normalcy I feel. It is the one week of the year, each year, that I feel “normal” because everyone “gets” it!

Outside of camp, I am an elementary teacher, a passionate musician, an active member of my church and its music ministry, and a proud dog mom to a spirited Golden Retriever named Lucky. I also enjoy being a sister, an aunt, a sailor, and a board game/tabletop game enthusiast.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you along your T1D journey, however that may look.