We’re grateful to the volunteers and conference teams who make the 2027 ACA National Conference what it is.

2027 ACA National Conference Planning Team

Shanelle Rauh - Conference Chair
Willow Springs Day Camp

Addie Bond - Program Chair
Red Oak Camp

Dave Thoensen - Outgoing Chair
Tamarak Day Camp

Lydia Gartner
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

Jessicah Holloway
Morgan's Wonderland Camp

Amanda Johnson
Camp Tanasi

Jonathan Lemmon
Victory Junction

Susie McArdle
Camp Hubbard

Brandon Padgett
Kids Cancer Alliance

Kevin Pettigrew
J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp

ACA Staff - Conference Planning
Melany Irvin, National Conference Director

ACA Staff - Sponsorships & Exhibits
Kim Fitzgerald, Director of Business Development

ACA Staff - General Session Production
Jami Foster, Productions & Promotions Professional Development Manager

2027 ACA National Conference Program Review Team

Addie Bond - Program Chair
Sherwood Forest Camp

Shanelle Rauh - Conference Chair
Willow Springs Day Camp

Dave Thoensen - Outgoing Chair
Tamarak Day Camp

Aaron Cantor
Emma Kaufmann Camp

Alli Faricy
Camp Foley

Andy Kimmelman
Tumbleweed Day Camp

Darby Dame
Camp High Rocks

Jane Sanborn
Sanborn Western Camps

Kayla Plessinger
Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp

Dan Neal
Camp Doublecreek

Alicia Nelson
Outset - UNC Chapel Hill

ACA Staff - Conference Planning
Melany Irvin, National Conference Director