Secret Ingredients
6th - 8th Grade
In-Person at Powell House
February 28 - March 2, 2025
How do we show our love for others? How do we like to be shown that people love us? What ingredients are essential for healthy relationships (friendships, family, or romantic connections)? At this conference we will discuss these questions and figure out key ingredients for happy, healthy ways of connecting. We will spend the weekend cooking delicious heartfelt concoctions and add plenty of love to fill our bellies.
Becks Anacheka-Nasemann, 23 (they/them). Becks grew up at Powell House as a 3rd generation attendee and as one of Chris and Mike’s kids. After graduating from the youth program in 2020, they have been working as an AP for all age groups and have loved seeing the ways that young people playfully build and uphold the community they hold so dear. Becks is a Mount Holyoke senior currently working towards a career in science education, and has worked as a babysitter, nanny, and tutor for children since age 13. When not at PoHo, Becks lives in Amherst, MA and enjoys hiking, watercolor art, cooking, and playing with their menagerie of pets (1 dog, 2 cats, and 2 pet rats).
Samy DeBellis Age 28 (they/she): Meet Samy! She graduated from the PoHo youth program in 2014 and has experience APing and Co-Facilitating since 2015. She has been a member of Purchase Meeting since 2018 and serves on their Board of Trustees. Outside of her Quaker life, Samy works as a Speech-Language Pathologist on Long Island. When she is not working or volunteering at Powell House, you can find Samy cross-country running, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.