Christina Genz, Director of Education
Christina became the Director of Camp SoundWaters in 2014 and she is very excited to be overseeing all of SoundWaters summer programs again this year as the Director of Education. Christina works hard to make Camp SoundWaters and Young Mariners a home-away-from-home for campers. You can always find Christina at sign in greeting campers and getting them as excited as she is for the camp day!
Certified in: Safe Boating, Red Cross CPR/AED + First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard Certified
Kat Norton, Camp Director
Kat joined Camp SoundWaters as a counselor in 2014, became Camp Director in 2020, and is thrilled to return to the role after taking a brief break to complete her Master’s in Education. She has also joined the full-time staff as the Assistant Director of Education. Kat is passionate about making camp a safe and joyful place for campers to learn and grow and is so grateful to get to spend her summers at the Coastal Education Center. Kat’s favorite part of camp is seeing campers return year after year and blossom into skillful and knowledgeable sailors and Long Island Sound stewards.
Certified in: Safe Boating, Red Cross CPR/AED + First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard Certified
Anna Imrie, Counselor in Training (CIT) Coordinator 
Anna has been a part of SoundWaters for almost two years now. Last year she was an Educator for the High School Student Research Program at the Harbor Center. This year, she is spearheading the CIT program, focusing on teambuilding and leadership as they transition from a camper to a counselor. She will work with each of the CITs this summer to improve their attitudes about work, themselves, and each other.
Certified in: Safe Boating, Red Cross CPR/AED + First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard Certified
Gabby Giannone, Waterfront Coordinator 
Gabby spent last summer aboard the Schooner SoundWaters as a marine educator and deckhand and will now oversee Camp SoundWaters waterfront operations this summer as a full-time educator. She spends her days surveilling the waterfront, serving as a sailing instructor and lifeguard, and supporting other sailing instructors. She and the other instructors set a sailing plan for the day. She also checks that all the sailboats and safety boats are in great condition. Gabby’s favorite part of camp is watching the campers experience sailing on Holly Pond and getting more comfortable on and around water!
Certified in: CT Safe Boating, US Sailing Level 1 Sailing Instructor, American Red Cross CPR/AED + First Aid, Waterfront Lifeguard Certified, and NAUI Open Water Diver
Alex Lanucha, Sharks Lead
Alex has been a part of SoundWaters for one year as a full-time educator and sailing instructor. During the summer she leads the Sharks program as they sail on Long Island Sound. Alex’s favorite part of camp is watching sailors gain confidence on and off the water as they make lasting connections with each other and with their environment.
Certified in: CT Safe Boating, US Sailing Level 1 Sailing Instructor, Red Cross CPR/AED + First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard Certified
