Our Staff

Relena Lyddon Myers, Director

Relena and her husband, Tommy, and two children moved to Alaska in June 2016.  Relena grew up on the prairie in Nebraska’s Sandhills; she has lived in Wyoming, Colorado, and Quebec. She holds a Master of Arts in Outdoor Leadership from Denvery Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Northern Colorado.  She also has education and experience in nursing and social work.  She loves time in fellowship with family and friends; and enjoys swimming, “backyard living,” camping (especially campfire and “beach” time), archery, skiing and snowshoeing, gardening, nature and environmental education.  She and her family enjoy traveling and learning about new people and cultures.  They are excited to be a part of Birchwood Camp!   

 

Radie Rapanut, Office Manager

Radie joined Birchwood Camp in July of 2014. She was born in the Philippines and moved to Alaska in June of 2008 to join her husband, Carlo, when he was assigned as pastor of the United Methodist Church of Chugiak. Radie enjoys cooking, reading, singing, dancing as a form of exercise, hiking, managing the affairs of the household, and taking care of their two sons.