The Board of Directors of the Mattole River Camp and Retreat (MRCR) announce the hiring of Pamela Cosel as its new executive director. Cosel began work on June 1 in the full-time position.
“A full-time director is critical to the long-term viability of the camp,” said Board President Bill Morgan. “We are blessed to have found Pam in Eureka with wonderful skills that support our goals. Pam will spend this summer working with our dedicated volunteers, meeting our guests and learning the camp’s operations, as she promotes throughout Humboldt County what MRCR has to offer.”
Cosel’s background includes working for many years in news media in Colorado and Texas, along with 14 years in city government. A Chicago native, she has also worked for United Way and Hospice. Pam has extensive experience in event planning and management, including World Youth Day ’93 where 250,000 youth and young people gathered in Denver from around the world for a week of faith-based activities, held at the calling of the late Pope John Paul II. Pam has lived in Humboldt County the past four years to be near her daughter’s family. She serves as the vice-president of the KEET PBS- TV Board of Directors, is on the Historical Committee at Ingomar Club, and is a member of Eureka Elks Lodge #652.
In addition, MRCR has hired Kaylee Colelli of Petrolia to serve as the guest services coordinator, checking in the various groups who rent the camp facilities, and assisting with housekeeping when needed.
For information about reserving MRCR for special events, retreats, weddings, family reunions, and more, contact Cosel at 707-627-6177. Check for open dates online under “Calendar” at mattolerivercamp.org.
This article appears in My Humboldt Life September 2025.