Camp Kum‑Ba‑Yah Welcomes Kerry Silva as Director of Finance
Camp Kum‑Ba‑Yah Nature Center is pleased to welcome Kerry Silva as our new Director of Finance, beginning April 2026. Kerry steps into this role after several years of dedicated service as CKBY’s volunteer Board Treasurer, where she strengthened our financial reporting systems, supported major capital planning efforts, and helped guide the organization through a period of growth and renewed community investment.
Kerry brings a deep well of experience in operations, financial oversight, and organizational systems from her work in the aerospace industry, the U.S. military, and nonprofit governance. Her background includes managing complex projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and developing efficient administrative processes—skills that directly support CKBY’s year‑round programming, scholarship administration, and long‑range planning. She is passionate about building strong, reliable systems that allow mission‑driven programs to thrive.
In her new role, Kerry oversees budgeting, financial management, and the operational systems that keep our 47‑acre campus and summer camp running smoothly. She works closely with families receiving scholarships, helping remove financial and logistical barriers so that every child can participate fully in camp and school‑year programs. As a proud camp mom herself, Kerry brings both professional expertise and personal commitment to ensuring CKBY remains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for all children to explore, learn, and grow.
Reflecting on her transition into this role, Executive Director Kyle Simpson shared: “We are very excited to have Kerry move into this new role with Camp Kum‑Ba‑Yah Nature Center. She has been an instrumental part of the growth and success of the organization over the past several years, bringing structure, accountability, and thoughtful insights to this mission. Her support will allow us to even better serve our campers, families, and community in the years ahead.”
We are grateful for Kerry’s leadership and thrilled to welcome her into this new chapter with CKBY.
