Team Leaders
Amber Clark
She's a Social Worker by day and a busy Mommy of three ALL the time!She says they give her life and gray hairs but we haven't seen any. Her husband supports all her adventures along with the kiddos while she's at camp or doing what she loves and traveling the world! Her all time favorite way to travel is by sea so if you're a water lover find Amber! She also, "looooveees making new friends." So...don' t let her down. BE HER FRIEND!
Emily Frizzi
When she’s not working Emily’s favorite place is by a good fire near any body of water. She loves all things outdoors. This is the friend you get excited to be around because of her joy and laughter. A mom to two of the sassiest girls around (those apples may not have fallen far from the tree) and wife to the best bonfire builder there is. Find her if you want to talk about all things Ted Lasso!
Tamieka Howell
She’s our very own professional women’s tackle football player!When she’s not on the field, she’s in her Family Medicine practice in NC, healing babies and grandparents. Tamieka loves the outdoors, her 3 kids, and husband. If you ever wondered what it would be like to travel with your family in an RV, grab a chair and beer and pop a squat next to Tamieka!
Deana Izzo
Deana is an Assistant Director of Special Education in KY, and THE best encourager you’ll ever meet. She’s got two kiddos, a husband, some plants she keeps alive while her daughter is at college, and a Gus, the cat. She’s the embodiment of joy and contagious zeal. If you wanna laugh and feel loved, sit next to Deana at the campfire.
Chanel Steven
Social worker, Mom, wife, straight-talking-bike-riding-ray-of-sunshine, Chanel has never met a stranger. She's a fierce social justice warrior and ALWAYS fights for the forgotten or marginalized. If you need to be reminded why you CAN do whatever YOU choose to do, find Chanel. She'll set you straight, give you a hug, and tell you to GO GET IT DONE!
Shayla Toombs-Withers
She's a doctor by day and a saint by night when she goes home to her hubby and 3 boys. And ya'll, she’s a genius (like graduated Magna-Cum-I’m-Smart-de.) If you need a friend who can infuse peace into your life while simultaneously making you believe you can do anything…then sit by Shayla at the campfire.
Janelle Townes
Endocrinology never saw such a strong doctor as Janelle. She treats and heals while also raising 3 kiddos and investing in SOAR, a physician group dedicated to anti-racism. She runs, bikes, builds killer fires, and has the best camp fashion. She’s learning how to garden and feels pretty strong about her recent 6-month performance keeping plants alive. If you want to relax with a friend who’ll let you just be, even if it means sitting in silence, sit by Janelle.
Lisa Crowder
Lisa Crowder is one of the most brilliant and hysterically funny smartasses you'll ever meet, and we're all better for knowing her. She's the mastermind behind keeping SheVentures campers well-fed, making sure everything tastes delicious and occasionally even arrives on time. Lisa has a fierce heart for inclusion, a gift for keeping our team focused on what matters, and a knack for saying exactly what everyone's thinking. We're pretty sure camp would fall apart without her, though she'd probably have a few choice words about that.
Kelli Bradley-Shoup
Chattanooga local Kelli Bradley-Shoup is a nurse who's taken her talents into the world of innovative medical technology. She's an extraordinary listener, an enthusiastic laugher, and someone you can count on to turn a casual conversation into a meaningful connection. Kelli has a gift for making people feel welcome, understood, and completely comfortable being themselves. She's also exceptionally talented at appreciating a good tequila, which we consider a perfectly respectable life skill.
Lauren Goderwis
Lauren's been part of the Baker family adventures for about as long as our kids have been around, which means she's seen plenty of chaos and keeps coming back for more. She loves animals, people, great beer, and pretty much any adventure that involves good company. She's also the kind of friend who'll throw on a hydration vest, pack a few snacks, and get dropped off in the pouring rain to help someone make it to a finish line. (True story. Ask her about it.) Lauren loves people fiercely, shows up when it matters, and brings exactly the kind of heart that makes SheVentures special.
Charla Woodruff
Charla is a Chattanooga classic with the biggest heart, an absurd amount of courage, and a seemingly endless capacity to show up for people. She's the kind of woman who sees something that needs doing and jumps right in, usually before anyone thinks to ask. She's also a ridiculously strong ultrarunner, devoted momma, and community leader who somehow finds time to make everyone around her feel like they matter. If there's someone who needs encouragement, a helping hand, or a little extra love, chances are Charla's already on her way.
Jessie Sparks
Jessie has been part of the Baker family's adventure-making crew since 2016, and we're fairly certain there's nothing she can't organize, calculate, or figure out. She's got a ridiculously sharp operations mind, makes decisions with confidence, and somehow manages to keep all the moving pieces of SheVentures moving in the same direction. She's also a trusted thought partner, especially when a wild idea needs a real plan. If something at camp runs smoothly, there's a good chance Jessie had a hand in it.
Camp has no socio-economic status, body shape, health type, food preferences, job title, or "woman-of-the-year" award. It just has amazing humans who deserve a weekend of adventure, laughter, and joy.
