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.

Hobit Lafaye has been an Ashokan camper since 2017, and loves sharing her lifelong passions for nature, outdoor activities, art, and music. She raised her two children in Ithaca, with frequent trips to the Adirondacks for camping, hiking, and paddling. After a winding path, she settled into a career as a special education teaching assistant and behavioral health/autism specialist. She has also been a professional photographer for over fifteen years. She is excited to return to New York after four years in Portugal building community through her art/music/event center, studying jazz, and in a surprising twist- learning to play bluegrass. She has a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Macalester College, BFA in studio art from Florida Atlantic University, MS in Environmental Interpretation/Outdoor Education from SUNY Cortland, and a Masters Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Zernoff has always had a passion for the great outdoors! Growing up in Shokan and Olivebridge, he was biking and hiking behind the reservoir as a child long before the Rail Trail was even an idea. Exploring the White Sands Desert in New Mexico was a formative experience while earning an Associate’s Degree in Film Production from Santa Fe Community College. Taking what Zernoff learned in New Mexico, he spent over a decade navigating the concrete jungle of New York City, working his way up the Union film production ladder to earn the days needed to join the Directors Guild of America and become an Assistant Director. Zernoff is now looking forward to sharing his knowledge and expertise as part of the Ashokan Center’s Events Team, in service of its vibrant community.