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 is serving his first term as Board Chair. 

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. 

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 first term as Treasurer of 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. 

Henry DeHart became the interim CEO in October 2024. Henry has served as the chief operating officer of the American Camp Association (ACA) for the past six years, where he supports all the programs and services that ACA provides for the public, the field of camp, and ACA’s 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.

Elizabeth Bagley is Managing Director at Project Drawdown, with a background in climate science, education, and nonprofit leadership. She previously led sustainability at the California Academy of Sciences, developed climate programs at SEI, and designed the science content for video games at LeapFrog. Elizabeth holds dual Ph.D.s from UW–Madison in Environment & Resources and Educational Psychology. An experienced environmental educator, Elizabeth worked as a naturalist in Glacier National Park, taught middle and high school science in Louisiana, created K–12 professional development programs for teachers, and designed a science communication course for graduate students. She is serving her 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.

Aaron Dworkin is CEO of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), supporting access to quality summer learning nationwide. He was previously President of After-School All-Stars and founded Hoops & Leaders in NYC. Aaron holds degrees from Tufts, Harvard, and Columbia and is the Coro Fellowship and Leadership Greater Washington alum. He resides in Washington DC with his wife Lauren and two children. He is serving his second term on the ACA National Board. 

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 Director of Equitable Quality Improvement Systems at the Forum for Youth Investment, leading statewide initiatives in professional learning and program quality. She has a background with Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and School’s Out Washington, and holds degrees from Pacific Lutheran and Seattle University. She is passionate about designing and building accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive quality improvement systems to ensure high quality and impactful programs for children and youth. Sheely is serving her first term on the ACA National Board. 

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. 

Will Pierce is a fourth-generation camp owner and director at Pierce Country Day Camp and serves on boards for the New York State Camp Director’s Association (NYSCDA) and the American Camping Foundation (ACF). Formerly in private equity, he oversaw a national real estate portfolio and 400+ staff. 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.

Elizabeth Sosnow is Senior Partner at Two Paths Investment Partners and former Managing Partner at Bliss Integrated Communication, where she led integrated marketing for major firms. She served as Chair of Digital Marketing for Worldcom’s Global Board of Directors. She has been named a “B2B PR Game Changer,” “100 People to Watch in PR” and runner-up “B2B Twitterer of the Year. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three sons. Elizabeth is serving her second term on the ACA National Board. 

Anthony “Tony” Stein is Principal of Horizon Camping Associates and third generation owner/director of Camp Echo Lake. A former ACA NY Section President, he also co-founded Project Morry and received ACA NY/NJ’s highest leadership honor. Tony has spent the better part of 50 summers at Echo Lake, missing just a few years while earning his MBA at the Wharton School of Business and working in Marketing Management for several years. He is serving his second term on the ACA National Board.

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.

Sarah Horner Fish is Executive Director of Tom Sawyer Camps and is a past president of Western Association of Independent Camps (WAIC). Sarah’s brother and sister-in-law run a resident camp – Catalina Island Camps which began in 1922. Sarah is proud to continue her mother's legacy in day camp standards and youth development. She lives in Pasadena, CA with her husband Guy. Sarah is serving a three-year term as Board Development Committee Chair.