Welcome, Robin Taylor-Chiarello and Katie Wise!

On Tuesday, January 23^rd, the Camp Susan Curtis Board of Trustees held their annual meeting and welcomed two new board members, Robin Taylor-Chiarello and Kathryn (Katie) Wise. Both Robin and Katie bring a wealth of professional and personal experience to the CSC Board – Robin as an award-winning children’s book author and active member of the CSC Fundraising Committee, and Katie as an experienced architect and project manager at L.L.Bean. Both have expressed great enthusiasm towards creating opportunities for Maine kids and are excited to work with fellow board members and staff to further the mission of Camp Susan Curtis.

CSC Trustees unanimously voted to welcome these two motivated and skilled community leaders to the Board of Trustees. Read on to learn a bit more about Robin and Katie’s backgrounds!

Robin Taylor-Chiarello

Robin Taylor-Chiarello is an active and award-winning children’s author. She has received a Gold Mom’s Choice medal and four Silver Mom’s Choice awards. Her books celebrate overcoming challenges and adversity and stress family values, faith, and determination.

An experienced teacher, Robin enjoys visiting schools throughout the nation. She has been a primary school art and art history teacher and has enjoyed a 20-year career designing health care environments. She is an alumna of Finch College and Harvard Graduate School of Design and has held memberships in the International Interior Design Association and American Institute of Architects.

Robin is a past president of United Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey and was appointed to the Office of the Public Advocate for the Developmentally Disabled for handicapped housing by former New Jersey Governor, Brendan Byrne. She also recently completed five years of service on the National Council on White House History.

Robin is an active member of the Camp Susan Curtis community, serving on the Fundraising Committee and connecting Maine communities to the camp’s mission through vibrant events. She appreciates seeing the social development of future leaders, while giving back to the community.

Katie Wise

Katie Wise grew up in Maine and has a love for the outdoors. Katie spent summers on the lake and winters in the mountains, and enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing, swimming, gardening, and hiking. Katie is the Senior Manager of Design and Planning for L.L.Bean, leading their architecture and design department. She has a passion for design and space and brings that into all aspects of her work. Katie has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine and a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. Katie is active in the Maine architecture community and currently serves on the AIA Maine Board of Directors.

Katie lives in Cumberland with her husband Cam, her daughter Ellie (5), and her son Noah (1). In her free time, you can find Katie spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, or painting.

Thank You, Lisa!

At the end of 2023, the Board also thanked longtime Trustee, Lisa Drew, who completed her final term in December. Lisa served as a CSC Trustee for 6 years (2017 – 2023). In addition to her efforts as an active board member, Lisa was a member of the CSC Executive Committee for two years through her role as Board Clerk. We are so grateful to Lisa for her incredible dedication to Maine kids and infectious enthusiasm for all things Camp Susan Curtis!

Mike Norton, a CSC Trustee since 2018, will take over Lisa’s role as Board Clerk. Mike also sits on the CSC Visibility Committee and is the current chair of the Board Development committee.