Staff Directory

Alexis Perry loves hiking and the outdoors. After studying Public Administration at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY she has had many different types of careers throughout the years. When she is not at work, she enjoys exploring and traveling around the U.S; and spending time in her garden.

Autumn resides on a farm in rural Pennsylvania with her husband, Tim. She embraces all aspects of farming life, but music, dance, community, and fellowship are Autumn’s passions! In PA, she hosts and calls monthly community dances that have provided a multi-generational impact beyond her wildest imagination! Autumn, a bluegrass/gospel fiddler, started attending Ashokan Music & Dance Camps in 2012, and she’s been involved in various capacities ever since! After graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, & Organic Farming in 2024, Autumn was delighted to rejoin the Ashokan Events Team. Autumn is incredibly grateful for her amazing Ashokan team and for the opportunity to provide “camper care” for all public events! Autumn is just a phone call or email away if you have any camp questions or concerns, and she eagerly looks forward to welcoming you all on-site at Ashokan!

Caroline Bailey grew up in Kingston, New York and is passionate about outreach and community engagement. Caroline has a BS in both Biology and Art from Skidmore College, and an MBA in Sustainability from Bard College. Caroline is driven by her belief that nature should be accessible to all, and enjoys planning inclusive experiences and helping people connect around nature and art, and community-building. She is an avid birder and worked for the National Audubon Society before joining the Ashokan Center team. She also has published research on Tooth-billed Bowerbirds that she researched in Australia.