Steve Baskin has been a camp professional since 1993. Along with his wife Susie, Steve is Co-Director of Camp Champions (TX), owner of Camp Pinnacle (NC), and partner at Everwood Day Camp (MA). A former Goldman Sachs and BCG professional, he’s a Harvard Business School and Davidson College grad. He chaired ACA’s Tri-State Conference, National Board, and American Camping Foundation (ACF). Steve blogs for Psychology Today and speaks globally on youth development. Steve and Susie have four children: twin sons Wiley and Liam, and daughters Terrill and Virginia. He currently serves as the board chair of American Camp Association.

Patrick D’Amelio, Board Chair of Camp Gallagher (WA), has 30+ years in youth and education nonprofits. He was CEO of WA STEM, WA Charter School Assoc., Big Brothers Big Sisters Seattle, and Alliance for Education. Over his career, Patrick has led efforts to raise over 100 million dollars in support of young peopleboth in the classroom and in critical out-of-school enrichment programs – including camp. He now serves as the CEO at FareStart in Seattle. Patrick began in camp and holds deep roots in the field. Patrick lives in Seattle with his husband, Jeff, and their children, Etta, and Dylan. He is serving his first term as Vice Chair of the ACA National Board. 

Will Pierce is a fourth-generation camp owner and director. Along with his wife Kristie, he is Co-Director of Pierce Camp Birchmont (NH), and owner of Pierce Country Day Camp & School (NY) and Pierce Coach Line (NY). He is the board Vice President of the New York State Camp Director’s Association (NYSCDA) and serves on the board of the American Camping Foundation (ACF). He is also a past President of the Long Island Association of Camps and Private Schools (LICAPS). Formerly in private equity, he oversaw a national real estate portfolio across 26 states and directed 400+ employees. Will holds a degree from Dartmouth and lives on-site at camp with his wife Kristie, and their 2 children, Brooke and Ben. He is serving his first term on the ACA National Board.

Betsy Kelder is Chief People & Operations Officer at JF&CS and former Executive Director of Invest in Girls, leading its national expansion. She held roles at Belmont Day School, Hidden Valley Camp, and Microsoft. Betsy holds degrees from Cornell and Syracuse (MPA). A 17-year Hidden Valley Camps veteran, she also served as ACA New England President (2020–2023). Betsy has 2 girls who are following in their mother’s shoes attending overnight camp at Hidden Valley. Betsy is serving her first term as Member-at-Large. 

Andy Shlensky owns and directs North Star Camp (WI) and co-owns The Road Less Traveled and Bubbles Academy. A Northwestern grad, he has held various camp leadership roles since 2010. He serves on the ACA National Government Relations Committee and Midwest AIC board, and works closely with several non-profit organizations including the Camp for All Kids Foundation, 4-Star Fellowship, Geography of Hope, and Whole Child Arts. When not at camp or traveling, Andy lives in Chicago with his daughter Laney. Andy is serving his second term as member-at-large of the ACA National Board.

Henry DeHart became chief executive officer of the American Camp Association (ACA) in September 2025, after serving as interim CEO since October 2024 and as chief operating officer for the previous six years, where he supported ACA’s programs and services for the public, the camp field, and ACA members. His responsibilities have included membership, accreditation, professional development, research, business development, and marketing to support day and overnight camps and camp professionals across the country.

Rafael Alvarado is an educator, human resources, and summer camp professional experienced in leading and supporting organizations in the US and LATAM on Strategic Talent Management & Development initiatives. Rafael serves as Camp Director at Keybees Camp (FL), serving Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities. He previously held leadership roles with the Venezuelan Camping Association, co-authoring operational standards and training programs. Rafael holds degrees in Education, Management, and Business. He is serving his second term on the ACA National Board.

Adam Boyd was born into a camping family, with his father starting Atlanta’s Keywayden Day Camp in the mid-1950s before purchasing Merri-Mac for Girls in 1977. Adam and his wife Ann owned and directed Merri-Mac and Timberlake and in 2008, they added Black Mountain Expeditions (BME). In 2024, Adam and Ann sold Merri-Mac and BME to their daughter and son-in-law, and Timberlake to their long-time Timberlake directors. They currently remain on the director staff at Merri-Mac and BME where they manage the barn and work in staff development and adventure program training. Adam holds an MDiv and DM from Reformed Theological Seminary. Adam is serving his first term on the ACA National Board. 

Deborah Clair is the Founder and Executive Director of CAMP 1302 in Chicago, serving youth with academic and creative programming. With 20 years in nonprofit management, she’s raised over $10M for organizations across education, food security, and camps. She holds degrees from Columbia College Chicago and Spertus College and is a doctoral candidate at Governors State. Deborah was born and raised on Chicago's South side. She is an advocate for and product of the Chicago Public Schools. She has been married for a long time to her soulmate and has three adult children who were all campers at various residential summer camps. Deborah is serving her second term on the ACA National Board.

Dawn Ewing serves as executive director of Project Morry and has dedicated 40 years to the camp profession. She began her camping career at Camp Echo Lake as tripping director and has since become a respected leader in camp safety and governance. Dawn currently serves on the board of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey and chairs the New York State Camp Safety Advisory Council. She also sits on the Founders Advisory Council of Soul Ryeders. A former Tri-State Camping Conference Chair, Dawn earned her AAS from SUNY Morrisville and her BS from the University of Maine in Orono.

Amy Hurwitz Gutschenritter is chief executive officer of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA (BCCYMCA), a 120+-year-old camping organization in Massachusetts. In 2019, she became the first woman to lead BCCYMCA. A lifelong member of the community — alumna, former summer staff member, and longtime trustee including board chair — Amy brings both deep institutional knowledge and broad executive experience from more than 25 years in global financial services leadership roles, including senior positions at SIX Securities Services and State Street Corporation. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and an MBA from Bentley University and has served on multiple nonprofit boards supporting governance, fundraising, and strategic planning.

Dayna Hardin is President of CampGroup LLC, guiding 15 camps nationwide serving 7,400+ campers annually. She previously owned and directed Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods Camps in Michigan and co-founded SCOPE Midwest, providing scholarships to underserved youth. Dayna is a frequent camp conference speaker and past chair of the ACA National Conference. Dana has received numerous awards for her dedication to youth development and leadership within the camp industry. She is serving her second term on the ACA National Board.

Brian Levy, Of Counsel with Katten & Temple LLP, povides compliance, governance, transactional, and regulatory guidance for banks and mortgage providers. For over 15 years, Mr. Levy has also represented purchasers and sellers of summer camps and provided camp owners with ongoing counsel. Brian has served in leadership roles with RESPRO, national banking committees, and youth-serving nonprofits. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois and Harvard Law School. Brian is serving his first term on the ACA National Board. 

Dan Mathews, M.Ed., CTRS, is Chief Experience Officer at Camp Twin Lakes, partnering with 60+ nonprofits to serve youth with serious illnesses and challenges in Georgia. A certified Recreation Therapist and former university faculty, Dan is active in ACA and Rotary and was named the 2017 Youth Development Practitioner of the Year. He lives in Rutledge, Georgia with his wife Heather and daughters Mary-Katherine and Hannah. He is serving his second term on the ACA National Board. 

Sheely Mauck is a facilitator, educator, and leader who works at the intersection of organizational leadership, accessibility, and inclusion. Sheely began her career in youth development at the same Boys & Girls Club and YMCA programs she attended throughout childhood. Prior to co-founding KBD Collaborative, Sheely served as the Director of Equitable Quality Improvement Systems at the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality at the Forum for Youth Investment where she oversaw a portfolio of local, regional, and national organizations engaged in building and implementing systems to support high quality, impactful out-of-school time programs. Through technical assistance, executive coaching, experiential learning, and consultation, Sheely now supports systems analysis, design, and planning as well as tailored professional learning opportunities for youth, practitioners and local leaders to implement their collective vision and goals.

John Miller recently retired after 37 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he served as SVP of Affiliate Relations and CEO Search. He began his career as a camp director and held numerous leadership roles nationally. A co-founder of the Society of African American Professionals, he has served on several nonprofit boards. John and his wife Maria have two adult children; one granddaughter and they reside in Atlanta. John is serving his first term on the ACA National Board. 

Alex Mircheff recently retired as a litigation partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he advised boards and executives on investor and fiduciary disputes. He is a past chair of California YMCA Youth & Government and a former assistant director, counselor, and camper at Tom Sawyer Camps. Alex coaches little league baseball and youth basketball in Southern California, where he lives with his wife (a U.S. magistrate judge) and two sons. He is serving his first term on the ACA National Board. 

Ginger Naylor serves as chief executive officer of Outward Bound USA. Previously, she led the Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School for more than 12 years, helping establish it as a leader in experiential character education and launching a new Outward Bound program in Washington, DC. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Ginger is known for aligning philanthropy, public-private partnerships, and community access initiatives to expand equitable opportunities in outdoor education.

Shawna Rosenzweig is chief executive officer of Camp Fire, a national youth development organization founded in 1910. Since assuming leadership, she has spearheaded culture change initiatives, strengthened equity efforts across the network, and built strategic national partnerships. A Certified Nonprofit Professional, Shawna was recognized in 2024 as one of The Worthy 100’s impactful changemakers and in 2025 as a “Legend” by Seattle Reign FC and Starbucks for her extraordinary community contributions. She also serves as vice chair of the National AfterSchool Association board and advises several national youth-serving initiatives.

LeeKeshia Williams directs the Youth Protection Program at The University of Texas at Austin, where she established the first ACA-accredited college campus. She is Vice Chair of the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet) and a national leader in youth safety and compliance systems. Keshia is passionate about youth development, streamlining regulatory systems, and implementing e-processes within youth programming. She is serving her second term on the ACA National Board.

Kurt Podeszwa is president of Camp Aranzazu in Rockport, Texas, an accessible camp serving campers of all ages and abilities. With more than 30 years of experience in youth development and nonprofit management, Kurt is also the founder of Journey Consulting and a faculty member at Expert Online Training. A respected presenter and author, he has contributed extensively to staff development, adaptive programming, and professional standards. Kurt has previously served on the ACA National Board and currently serves on the National Standards Commission.