Meet Our Leadership Team
Meet Our Seasonal Team
Chuck Wright III
Henry Yaffa
Kristin Tierney, FNP-C
Dan Swansen
Katrina Pietz
Ben Aronson
Director
Ben comes to The Hillside with an abundance of enthusiasm and experience, having built a rewarding career combining his two passions: Jewish overnight camp and mental health.
Growing up in Sharon, MA, Ben attended Camp Tevya as a camper, counselor and ultimately as Boys' Head Counselor and Camper Care Coordinator. Regardless of what was going on in Ben’s educational and professional careers, he’s made his way back to camp every summer for the last 27 years.
In addition to his decades-long background in overnight camping, Ben’s extensive clinical training in child and adolescent development will add a whole new dimension to the camper/family/staff experience at The Crest. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Ben has worked in elementary and high schools, residential treatment centers and inpatient hospital settings. Most recently, Ben was a Psychology Fellow and Staff Clinician at Mass General Brigham’s Child/Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit and Neurodevelopmental Clinic.
“The idea that I’ll get to do this every day … providing a space where boys and young men can become their best selves … is a dream come true,” said Ben. “And the fact that I get to do it at Bauercrest, this place with such a storied history, is an honor and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly."
An avid hockey fan, Ben currently lives in Waltham, MA with his wife Lindsey.
Graduate Education:
William James College
C.A.G.S., School Psychology
MA, Professional Psychology
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ben is excited to chat, please contact him at ben@bauercrest.org or via phone at (978) 388-4732!
Jen Block
Assistant Director
Jen comes to Bauercrest with a wealth of experience in the camping industry, including day camps, student travel, overnight camps and pre-college enrichment programs.
Jen grew up spending every summer at camp. Her uncle owned an overnight camp in South Windham, CT, so camp is in her DNA and she wouldn’t spend her summers any other way. She spent 14 years living in NYC and loves talking about all things NY, especially the food. She loves seeing the camp community come together, from the nerves, excitement and spirit on Day 1 to leaving with hugs and a strong bond on the last day. Jen can’t wait to get all her steps in walking up and down the Hill!
Jen lives in Natick, MA with her daughter Sydney and their bunny Honey, who may also make an appearance in the Big House. Jen is the Senior Class Advisor for Gann Academy (Sydney’s class) and coordinates all their Staff/Faculty appreciation events. In her free time, Jen enjoys hula hooping, hot yoga, walking, making photo books online, and party planning. She once submitted an application to be a contestant on “Survivor”.
Education
University of Maryland: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Jen is happy to talk to you about camp, your child, or anything else. You can reach her at jen@bauercrest.org
Stacy Pollack
Camp Mom
Stacy married into the Bauercrest family; her husband, Micah, is a Bauercrest alum. Their two boys, Max and Jaden, grew up at The Crest and are both now on staff. Stacy came to Bauercrest after enjoying a fruitful career as Director of Marketing and Special Events at three major Boston radio stations. This, in addition to her love of writing and attraction to all things wonderfully chaotic, makes Stacy a perfect fit for the role of Camp Mom. Stacy writes our popular Dear Camp Mom blog and works year-round to ensure that Bauercrest creates memorable experiences for parents and campers alike. She also creates photo montages inspired by songs most of our campers have never heard before but make the parents very nostalgic.
The Pollacks live in Westwood and are active members of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. In her free time, Stacy pretends she has a show on HGTV, as she is always in the middle of a DIY project. Stacy is an avid Springsteen fan and can frequently be heard screaming at Alexa.
Education
Tufts University: Bachelor of Arts in Child Study and English; Concentration in Creative Writing
Stacy is happy to talk to you about camp, your child, or anything else. You can reach her at stacy@bauercrest.org.
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"My son had the time of his life. He made new friends, discovered new skills and was able to be himself."
- Jason, Camper Dad
