MEET THE SUMMER STAFF 2023
Summer Staff spend the summer at Grace Point planning and leading activities, facilitating small groups and Dean's Program, and bringing smiles and joy to all of our campers.
ERIN CONLEY
Hi friends! My name is Erin Conley and I am so crazy excited to serve as one of your staff leaders this summer! Next fall, I will be a senior at Saint Louis University studying political science and international studies. My favorite parts of camp (other than all of you wonderful people!) are dock naps, Brad’s jokes, and high-stakes games of sharks and minnows. Grace Point is the most loving community I have ever known and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it. I can’t wait for each and every one of you to be part of the magic. See y’all soon!
PARKER JONES
Hey y’all! My name is Parker Jones and I am going to be one of your staff leaders this year! I am going to be a senior at the University of Tennessee studying Marketing. I have so many favorite memories of camp, but I think the most special time is when we have the best pool parties. Grace Point means so much to me and dozens of others. I want to welcome you to come have a great week(s) with us this summer. I can’t wait to see all of our old friends and meet so many new ones this summer. Come join the summer with us!
EJ PAULHARDT
Hey guys! My names EJ Paulhardt, and this will be my second summer on staff. I’m going to be a senior at the University of Tennessee, studying Supply Chain Management. I can’t wait for The Flying Squirrel and fishing with you guys. I’m so excited to see all the old and new faces this summer! See y’all on the dock:)
FAITH MINARIK
Hey lovely humans! My name is Faith, and I am one of your staffers this summer! I am going into my junior year at Tennessee Tech University as a Psychology major. I love the outdoors, music, and MUD! Camp is one of my greatest joys in life and I cannot wait for that love and connection to be shared with all of you! This summer is going to be a blast. See you there!!
NAJI COMBS
Hi guys! My name is Naji Combs, and this will be my third summer on staff at Gracepoint! This coming fall I will be a senior finance major at the University of Tennessee. I’m super excited for all the smiles, s’mores around the fire, and the mud of course. I can’t wait to see everyone and make new memories this summer!!
EMMA BLACKLEDGE
Hello friends! My name is Emma Blackledge, and this will be my second summer being on staff! A little about me, I am a rising junior at East Tennessee State University as a psychology major and double minor in biology, and trauma care. Over the summers, I’ve made some lasting memories at Grace Point, and it has become a favorite place of mine. At camp, you’ll probably see me in the art barn, singing at the top of my lungs, and for sure sun burnt. Regardless, I am ecstatic to meet all y’all and have some good ole summer fun!
JACKSON COATS
What’s up guys! My name is Jackson Coats, and this is my first year on staff! I’m going to be a freshman at University of North Georgia as a communications major. I love music, nature, water, and clothing. I’m really hyped to be a staffer this year and i can’t wait to see you guys at the POINT!
MADDIE BELL
Hey y'all! My name is Maddie Bell, and this is going to be my first year as a staffer (whoop whoop)! I am a rising sophomore at The University of Tennessee Knoxville studying Journalism and Political Science in the Honors Leadership Program. I love four square, making music, arts, and crafts, and meeting new people. I started coming to Grace Point when I was in the 4th grade, and I am so excited to be on staff with such amazing people. Go Vols and I will see y'all at the point THIS SUMMER!
EMERSON WEISSENHOFER
Hey y’all! My name is Emerson Weissenhofer, and this going to be my first summer on staff!! I will be a senior at the University of Tennessee studying Marketing. I love being outdoors, watching the sunset, and trying new activities! The things I am most excited for this summer is the pool/ dance parties, making smores around the campfire, and (of course) four square! I am beyond excited to be part of such an amazing community and I can’t wait to make some incredible memories this summer with all of you! See you soon!!!
ALEX BREWSTER
Hey everyone! My name is Alex Brewster, and this is going to be my first summer ever at Grace Point! Next fall Ill be a sophomore at Rollins College in Orlando, where I’m studying International Relations and secondary education. If I’m not on a run, I love chatting to anyone or relaxing in the sun. I’m so excited to spread some good camp love and meet everyone to make it the best summer ever!