Adopteen Camp-Conference

Hello! My name is Claire and will be one of the Camp Directors for the 2022 camps this summer. My first Adopteen event was in 2009 and 17 conferences, 1 AGBOST, countless AdopTweens, and 2 Adopstronauts later I’m still here working with an organization that is very near and dear to me. I was adopted from Guangxi, China when I was 10 months old and have lived in the Denver Metro area of Colorado ever since. I was adopted by a single mom who later adopted my younger sister from China. I attended Colorado State University and finished with a Bachelor’s of Social Work and am planning on getting my Masters of Social Work to hopefully continue my work with the adoption community! I love cooking, sewing, trying new foods with my boyfriend, hanging with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, and, buying all the plants I can get my hands on! I hope we can be friends! 

Hi everyone! My name is Chloe, and I am the committee lead for Denver! I was adopted when I was 11 months old from Guangxi, China, and I started with Adopteen in 2013. This will be my twelfth conference! I am currently 21 years old and will be heading into my senior year at the University of Colorado – Boulder. Skooo Buffs! I’m studying Psychology and Business, and am a member of the sorority, Chi Omega. In my spare time I love to take naps, go shopping, hang out with friends, and be a Caesar salad connoisseur. What I love about Adopteen the most is that it is a great place to meet new people and be in a comfortable environment to have fun. I can’t wait to meet you all this summer!

Hi, I’m Jasmine. I am a Chinese adoptee from Fangchenggang, Guangxi, and am currently in my first year of college studying Geological Engineering. I love traveling, being outdoors, solving puzzles, and listening to music. I have been involved with Adopteen since 2017, and am so excited to be a part of the leadership committee for the Denver Camp Conference this summer.

Hi! My name is Joy, and I am so excited to serve as one of the committee leaders at the Denver Conference. I was adopted from Hong Kong, and currently live in Columbia, Missouri. I am a junior in college studying Graphic Design with a double minor in Marketing and Jewelry! I have been with Adopteen since the 2018 Minneapolis Camp Conference, and have served as leader twice (Virtual 2020 & Denver 2021). I can’t wait to meet you all in person and get to know you face to face. 

Before camp starts, here are some fun facts to get to know a little more about me!I currently work at a boba shop and designed the seals on top of our cups. I avidly listen to Kpop, and my ult group is The Boyz! I also collect photocards and run a small business where I trade, sell, and act as a proxy for group orders, photocards, and official merch! Lastly, I dye my hair a lot, so the photo you see is not actually my hair color right now! Hmm…I wonder what it could be…. Anyways, I can’t wait to meet you all and have an AMAZING time at camp!

Hey friends!! My name is Julianna, and I was adopted from Chongqing, China. I am currently a freshman at Baylor University studying Public Health. I have been involved with Adopteen since my freshman year of high school and have loved being a part of the community ever since!  A fun fact about me is that I love all things spicy food and live off of cholula hot sauce. In my free time I like to workout, hang with friends, play with my two dogs, play board games, and read. I am so excited to be on the leadership committee this summer, and cannot wait to meet and grow close to campers and other leaders!! Hope to see you there! 🙂  

Hi all! My name is Amy Schaffer, and I am a southeastern Chinese adoptee from the Guangxi province hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. I’m a sophomore undergraduate at the University of Missouri studying Photo and Documentary Journalism. I got involved with Adopteen just a year ago when I photographed the Denver Camp-Conference as a digital marketing intern for The Park. I immediately fell in love with the community, and am so excited to be coming back as a leadership committee member! In my free time, I love to dance, hike, climb, get boba, and watch movies (especially Ratatouille, since – fun fact – I speak fluent French). I’m most looking forward to adventuring during the day and having the best late-night talks with the Adopteen family this summer. 

Hi friends! My name is Natalie Schneider, and I was adopted from Guangdong, China at 9 months old and currently reside in north Denver, Colorado. I recently graduated in December 2021 from Regis University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication! I’ve been a part of Adopteen since 2013, and this will be my fourth time being on the leadership committee. I love cooking and baking and like to travel when I get the chance! I’m super excited to see new and familiar faces this summer, and can’t wait to have some fun!

Hey! My name is Gerald, and I am a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in Public Policy. I was born in Hangzhou, China and grew up in Pensacola, FL. Adopteen has been a vital part of my life by helping me become more confident in my Asian and adoptee identities, and providing me with a supportive community and life long friends. I first got involved with Adopteen when I went on the Adoptees Giving Back Orphanage Service Trip (AGBOST) in 2015. I then attended the 2016 DC Camp Conference and served on the leadership committee for the 2017 and 2018 Denver Camp Conferences. I love hiking, sports, listening to music (especially Taylor Swift), ice cream, baking/cooking, and watching Kdramas. I am excited to return to the leadership committee this year and can’t wait to see everyone in Denver!

Hi hi! My name is Ellie, and I hail from good ‘ol Boise, Idaho! I was adopted from Jiangxi, China, and have been involved with Adopteen for about seven years now. I’m currently studying Psychology and Communications at Boise State University, and when I’m not scrambling to finish my degrees, I find myself filling that extra time with playing video games with friends, trying out new places to eat, listening to music, watching too much TikTok, and occasionally drawing! I’m excited to meet you all this summer, I know we’ll have a lot of fun!

Hey y’all! My name is Liliana, but I also go by Lil. Some fast facts about me are that I was raised in Houston, Texas, but currently live in Austin where I will graduate from the University of Texas Austin in May 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science with focuses in Pre-law international security and History. My favorite hobbies include volleyball, video games, playing with my dog, and enjoying Austin’s music and thrifting.

I was adopted from Guangdong, China, in 2000, and my first Park programming was in Texas in 2014.  Since then, camp conferences have had a special place in my heart and helped shape who I am today.  I’m hyped to make new memories this summer in Haverford, Pennsylvania, and share my love of “celebration, inspiration, and pride” with you all!  

Hey everyone! My name is Maddox Ciesluk, and I am in my sophomore year of college at Johnson and Wales University studying Culinary Science. My favorite thing to do is to cook, and the most important aspect of cooking is the eating part! In my free time I like to play video games with my friends and watch anime. My favorite show is currently One Piece.
I was adopted from Hanzhong, China, and first became involved with Adopteen in 2017 in Wilmington, North Carolina, and later again in 2018 and 2019 in Denver. This will be my second time being on the leadership committee, and I’m very excited to meet you all and create memorable experiences.

Hi everyone, my name is Emily! I live in Atlanta, GA, and am currently a senior in high school. I love photography/videography, shopping, running, cooking, and being active outdoors in my free time. I am a total adrenaline junkie and down to try anything that pushes me outside of my comfort zone. I was adopted from Zhejiang, China, and I have been involved with Adopteen for the past four years as a camper, Adoptween mentor, and committee member for the 2021 Virtual Camp Conference. In that time, I have connected with so many fellow adoptees and have grown in my self-identity. I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer!

Hello hello! My name is Paige, and I’m from Columbia, Missouri. I was adopted from Fujian, China, and I’m currently a junior at the University of Missouri with a major in Marketing. In my free time, I thoroughly enjoy reading webtoons, rewatching Avatar the Last Airbender, and taking allll the naps. I’ve been a part of Adopteen since Denver 2017, and have continued coming back ever since! I’ve loved all my experiences with Adopteen, and I hope to create the same comfortable and friendly environment I felt at my first Adopteen! Can’t wait for what this summer holds!

Heyo! I’m Julia Miracle (she/her), and I am so excited to be a part of this year’s leadership committee! I was adopted from Wuchuan, China in the Guangdong province. I am a sophomore at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and am currently studying Geography and Environment. Last year, I became involved with Adopteen and The Park as a digital marketing intern. I love anything outdoors related! My favorite activities include rock climbing, running, and hiking. I also really enjoy podcasts, reading, and follow a fair amount of women’s soccer! I am most looking forward to meeting all of you wonderful people and hanging out with the Adopteen crew!

Hello! My name is Grace, and I am graduating from Florida Southern College with a major in Religion and minors in English and Ethics. I was adopted from Zhejiang, China when I was 11 months old, and I have a brother who is also adopted from China. My first experience with Adopteen was with the Winter 2015 AGBOST trip. After that trip, I wanted to become more involved in the adoptee community through Adopteen, so I attended a summer camp-conference, and then I joined the leadership committee. In my free time, I enjoy trying new food spots with friends and always have a spare book in hand. I’m a huge fan of Asian bakeries and ramen places. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone (in-person!) and meeting new friends this summer in Haverford! Hope to see you there!