Meet Our Staff
Camp Hopewell is currently seeking a new Executive Director. Learn more here.
Lindsay Fournier
Program Director
Lindsay joined full-time staff at Hopewell in February of 2021 after 4 summers on camp staff and 3 years on maintenance. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. Lindsay currently serves as our American Red Cross certified Lifeguard Instructor. When she is not in the office, you can find Lindsay hanging out anywhere with water, talking about her cat, Mia, and visiting her large family in Ripley, MS.
Robert Hall
Site Director
Robert joined the full-time staff at Hopewell in August of 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in History. Robert is no stranger to Hopewell, he was a camper from 2006 to 2012 and then worked on summer staff from 2017 to 2020. He currently holds Level 2 Challenge Course Certification, which allows him to help out Darren on Hopewell's course. He can normally be seen around camp with Darren doing maintenance while listening to NBA podcasts.
Tori Puckett
Food Service Manager
Tori Puckett joined Camp Hopewell in August 2018. She graduated from The University of Mississippi with a degree in Hospitality Management. She and her husband owned and operated a local restaurant and catering business for 14 years. They also have 3 beautiful children Sarah, Coleson and Ridge. All 3 of the Puckett children enjoy coming to Hopewell as campers each summer! Tori loves cooking, gardening, sewing and spending time with friends and family.
Elissa Rayburn
Registrar
info@camphopewell.com
Tel:662-234-2254 Ext: 115
Elissa joined the staff of Camp Hopewell in January 2023. Elissa is currently a junior at the University of Mississippi studying Behavioral Neuroscience. At the University of Mississippi, Elissa is currently researching the avian brain, and she enjoys reading mysteries, spending time with friends and family, doing fun craft projects, and becoming a fried pickle connoisseur in her free time.
SUMMER STAFF
Each Summer, Hopewell hires counselors, program and support staff to care for the needs of the campers during their week at camp. Potential staff members apply for a position, are interviewed by our director, undergo a background and reference check, and experience two full weeks of intensive staff training to prepare them for the upcoming summer camp sessions.
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK ON SUMMER STAFF OR TO APPLY FOR A POSITION FOR OUR SUMMER STAFF, PLEASE CLICK HERE.