Core Chameleon Staff Bios

Anneliese Fisher - Chameleon Director - with NMKT Rec for 10 years as Operations Manager, Summer Camp Director, and started Club Chameleon in 2004. Received Community Leader of the Year Award in 2004 for her work in Inclusive Programming and the creation of Club Chameleon. In October 2005, spoke at the National Parks and Recreation's National Conference about the success of Club Chameleon and how to start the program in other communities. Anneliese truly believe in making a difference and feels she's found her niche with the kids in Club Chameleon.

Meaghan James-Rapp - Chameleon Staff Member - has been with NMKT Rec for two years and is currently the Teen Coordinator in the summer camp as well as on the special events staff. She has been with Chameleon for a year, and is dedicated to the program. She is directly involved with fundraising and the community service aspect, and her boundless enthusiasm for the kids shines at all times!

Jonathan Dudley - Chameleon Staff Member - has been with NMKT Rec for 6 years, and works as special events staff and a counselor in the camp program.  Currently Jonathan is a Sophomore at Rivier College in Nashua majoring in early childhood. He has been with Chameleon since it's inception, and is an integral part of the program. He is involved in all aspects of the program, from the trips to fundraising. With his comedic antics, he is always a hit with the kids!

Sarah Poitras - Chameleon Staff Member - has worked with NMKT Rec for 7 years, and is currently the Rec 1 Coordinator in the summer camp, as well as on the special events staff. Sarah is a Junior and Physical Therapy major at the University of Maine-Farmington. She has been with Club Chameleon since it's inception, and is directly involved in all aspects of the program. With her maternal way and her smile at all times, Sarah gains the love of all the kids.

Jared Chaisson - Chameleon Staff Member - has worked for NMKT Rec for 4 years, and is currently a counselor in the summer camp, as well as on the special events staff.  Jared is in his first year at Stratham Voctec.  Jared has been with Club Chameleon for about a year, and was one of the main builders of the new Chameleon building. With his big brother attitude and his gentle giant ways, he is always a wonderful presence on the trips.

Hayley Scott - Chameleon Staff Member - has worked with NMKT Rec in the past as the Rec 3 Coordinator, and continues to support the kids by working with Club Chameleon. She has been with the program since it's beginning, and is committed to spending weekends with the kids. Hayley's silliness and charm keeps staff and kids laughing on the trips!

Caitlin Driscoll - Chameleon Staff Member - has been a consistent part-time employee for NMKT Rec for the past 3 years.  When she's not working with our kids here in either the Summer Camp program or volunteering with Club Chameleon, Caitlin can be found working as a Special Education Teacher for Barrow's Elementary School in Reading, Massachusetts.  Caitlin is extremely reliable and loves making sure all our T's are crossed on our i's dotted before each trip.  We love the way Caitlin can switch her organization gears to get down and dirty with the kids when the need arises!

Tammy Glassford - Chameleon Staff Member - has been a very valued member of the Summer Camp program for the past four years.  Currently, Tammy's a senior at Newmarket High school.  When she's not outside playing with Chameleon kids on her off time, she is very much into music.  She sings, plays several instruments, and has even conducted a few times.  Tammy is known amongst the Chameleon kids as an incredibly sweet and sensitive role model.  Tammy is also goofy at times and brings smiles to all her Chameleon friends.

Drew Chaisson - Chameleon Staff Member - has also been a valued member of the Summer Camp program for the past 2 years.  Drew is a quiet, down to earth guy who is very much an athlete, basketball being his all time favorite.  Drew is a sophomore at Newmarket High School and is friends with all the kids involved with Club Chameleon.  Drew excels at instilling a quiet confidence in our Chameleon kids while at the same time getting them pumped up for all the outdoor activities they partake in.

Aimee Gigandet - Marketing Specialist - has been the Asst. Director of NMKT Rec for 9 years. Aimee handles all the marketing for Club Chameleon, including this website's upkeep. Aimee played an integral part in the development of the Club Chameleon logo and is happy that the kids seem to like it so well. She also spoke on behalf the program at last year's NRPA National Conference in San Antonio, TX. Aimee is hoping someday she will be able to go on the trips so that she can spend more time with the Chameleon kids!

Jim Hilton - Financial Support - has been the Director of NWKT Rec for over 17 years. Jim truly believes in Club Chameleon's philosophy, which allows access for all Newmarket children to participate at no charge. Through his many years in recreation Jim has made greats strides in his ability to solicit corporate sponsors and write grants. He feels Club Chameleon is a jewel in recreation programming and he more than happy to help find both financial and collaboration opportunities whenever he can.

Katie Yeaton - Administrative Support - has been with NMKT Rec for 2 years. Although she is the "most seen" individual working the front desk for Newmarket Recreation, Katie volunteers "behind the scenes" for Club Chameleon. She does a variety of misc. administrative tasks, and was also responsible for the awesome Club Chameleon Bulletin board located in the hallway of the Community Center. Katie is a valuable asset to the program.