Meet Our Team
The caring directors and counselors who make BDC feel like family.
Our directors and staff
Our leadership and staff come to Cape Cod from all over the world.
Misa Galazzi
President & Executive Director, The Family Schools, Inc.
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Milisa ‘misa’ Galazzi, holds an MA with Honors in Education from Rhode Island School of Design, and a BA from Brown University, where she majored in Studio Art and minored in Women’s Studies and Cultural Anthropology after graduating from Phillips Academy, Andover. For the past three decades, she has recruited, hired, trained, and mentored thousands of new and veteran educators while maintaining a robust studio art practice, all of which continues today. Human education runs through her blood and for twenty-one years, she was the first full time Director of Brewster Day Camp while she also worked very closely with the Executive Leadership Teams of TFS Inc. She is passionate about the social and emotional development of young children and believes that excellent early education sets the stage for a lifetime of success. Cultivating Creativity and Mindfulness to LEARN, TEACH and LEAD with Clarity, Intention, & Purpose is her life’s work. Along with her husband of thirty years, David Michel, misa co-parented their two adult sons, Dan and Max Michel. Together they love to scuba dive, hike, and canoe camp in the deep woods.
Morgan Chase
Co-Director
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Morgan is a Cape Cod native and 23 year veteran of BDC and The Family Schools. She has an extensive background in education and the camping world. Morgan holds an MA in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and a BA in Journalism and Photography from Elon College. During her years on the Brewster Day Camp staff, Morgan has helped implement the BASE and the OFF CAMPUS programs, and in 2021, she designed an all new Mariners Hill Camp program. She also was instrumental in redesigning the swim curriculum at BDC. As the head swim coach of the Malden YMCA Crocs, Morgan has continued to create and build programs that give children the opportunity to grow successfully in an ever-changing world.
Will Mason
Co-Director
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Will has grown up on Cape Cod and at Brewster Day Camp, spending 8 summers as a camper and more than a decade on staff. Will has worked in many different roles at BDC, including as a Tent Counselor, Field Sports Head, MUGS Head and multiple summers as Admirals Hill Head. He holds a BS in Physics from Bridgewater State University and is pursuing his Master’s Degree in Social Work. When he’s not living and breathing all things BDC, you can find Will playing guitar, basketball or golf.
Ciara Byrne
Assistant Director
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Ciara is from Canton, Massachusetts. She holds a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Boston College and BAs in Psychology & Education from the College of the Holy Cross. Ciara was BDC’s Program Director in 2021, and she has also been a member of the year-round Family Schools faculty, working in the Beacon classroom. In her free time, Ciara enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with her dog.
Kelly Sample
Program Director
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Kelly is excited for her return to the BDC community. Kelly started her time with BDC as a Wiannos Counselor and has enjoyed holding various positions such as Field Sports Head, LEAP Head, Sailors Hill Head, and Associate Director. Kelly is an ESL teacher at Boston Latin School. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from Colgate University, Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Level Education from Clemson University, and earned a Doctorate in Professional Leadership from Converse University. Kelly is currently finishing her Moderate Disabilities licensure. Kelly loves going on adventures and being spontaneous with her family. She is excited for a great summer of new memories at BDC!
Corey Roberts
BDC Camper Life Director
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Corey Roberts holds a MA in Early Education from Lesley University and a BA in English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. While there, she also completed the Teacher Education Program. Corey joined the BDC staff in 2003 as a Beetle Cats counselor. During her tenure at camp, she also held the positions of Sailors Hill Head and Mariners Hill Head. In 2021 she helped develop and run the new Mariners Hill Camp program. Corey is a first grade teacher at The Rashi School in Dedham, where she has worked for the past 13 years. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, and going on adventures with her daughter and extended family and friends.
Ian Hamilton
Camper Life Director
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Ian is a Cape Cod native who spent over a decade as a camper and counselor at the Monomoy Day Camp at Cape Cod Sea Camps, where he ran the Archery program and worked with the CIT’s. Ian holds a BA with honors in Theatre Education from Wheaton College, where he was awarded with the ’21 LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Arts. In 2022, Ian was hired by Nauset Regional High School as the full time Drama Teacher. Outside of camp and school, Ian works as an acting coach and director for Cape Rep Theatre’s Young Company. In 2021, Ian joined the BDC family as the Archery Head, excelled as the BDC Program Director for three summers and is beyond excited to nurture and challenge campers in his role as Camper Life Director!
Sadie Skayne
Mariners Hill Camp Program Director
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Sadie is a native Cape Codder and a longtime member of the TFS Inc. community. Sadie started her tenure at BDC in 2001, and since then has held many positions on our campus including year-round Lead Teacher of the Salt Box School, TFS Seasonal Swim Director, Office Manager, Field Sports Head and Sailors Hill Head. Sadie holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Westfield State College and a master’s degree in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University. In 2022, Sadie joined the Nauset Integrated Preschool team as their full-time Curriculum Director, traveling between 4 classrooms teaching art, music, science, physical education and social emotional learning. Sadie appreciates the outdoors in all seasons and loves spending time skiing and swimming with her family. She is thrilled to join the BDC Leadership Team and is looking forward to creating an engaging and enriching Mariners Hill Camp program!
Scott Rizzo
Camper Leader Director
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Scott Rizzo holds a BA in Political Science and U.S. History from Roanoke College. In the summer of 2003, Scott joined the BDC family and has remained close to camp for more than two decades. Scott began his time at BDC as a Tent Counselor, and was Admirals Hill Head for four summers before becoming the Camper Leader Director in 2018. In the winter months, Scott works as an after-school program teacher for elementary age children. Scott is passionate about shaping the lives of young people. He enjoys playing ice hockey and spending time with his close friends and his nieces and nephews.
Isaac Freeman
Mariners Hill Head
Layne Doherty
Sailors Hill Head
Anna Doherty
Admirals Hill Head
Richard Peterson
Facilities Director
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Rich has been working at BDC for over twenty years. During that time, he has held several positions including: Tent Counselor, Archery and MUGS Head, and Camper Leader Director, prior to his current work at BDC. Rich holds an MA in Education, and when he is not at BDC he can be found at the Nauset Regional Middle School teaching 8th grade U.S. History and coaching the Track & Field Team. Rich lives year-round on Cape Cod with his wife and three children who also attend BDC.
Jessica Lima
Health Director and Camp Nurse
Lila Beckwith
Swim Director
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Lila was a camper at Brewster Day Camp when she was young and joined the staff in 2021. After serving as a member of the Base Staff for three summers, she joined the Land Program Staff in 2025 as the BDOC Head. Lila is now excited to step into a leadership role as Swim Director! She earned her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Lake Forest College and is currently a certified PSIA ski instructor at Stowe Mountain Resort. Lila loves all things outdoors, from skiing the mountains of Vermont to sailing the lakes and bays of Cape Cod. Working with children is her passion, and she is thrilled to bring her teaching experience to the pool this summer!
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