In his nearly two decades of experience as a Jewish camp professional, Geoff Menkowitz has garnered a reputation as a dynamic educator, program innovator, and compassionate leader. Born in Philadelphia, Geoff’s parents first shipped him off to summer camp at the age of 10 and he never looked back. It is there where he developed his passion for Jewish education and building community. He received a B.A. and M.A. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania followed by advanced coursework in Jewish Education at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Until recently, he served as the Director of Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia; among his noteworthy accomplishments during his thirteen-year tenure were the development of an award-winning visual arts program, a vibrant music and dance culture, and a community-wide infrastructure to support children and young adults with a wide range of disabilities. Geoff is a graduate of Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Executive Leadership Institute and his coaching resume spans from Division I Collegiate Rowing to Under 6 JCC Soccer.
Alli Moses joined the Ramah Galim community in 2017 first as a Madricha and then as a Rosh Edah, before joining the year-round team in 2020. Originally from New Jersey, she grew up attending Jewish camp and working at camp for many summers. This is where she developed a love for the camp environment and appreciation for the role it plays in Jewish identity development and community. She received a B.A in Psychology and Jewish Studies from Muhlenberg College followed by an M.A in Jewish Educational Leadership from the Davidson School of Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, where she currently lives. She brings a passion for Jewish education and an abundance of creativity and knowledge for camp as a laboratory of immersive experiential education to create fun and meaningful experiences for campers and staff.
Mollie (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of settings, and building community and overseeing its well-being, particularly at Jewish summer camp, is where her heart is fullest. Joining the Ramah Galim community brings Mollie’s career journey full circle — it was her own transformative experience for 10 summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin that inspired her to become a social worker. Since receiving her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Mollie has worked in integrated behavioral health settings, community mental health, partial hospitalizations and intensive outpatient programs, and Hillel. She spent the last three summers as the Community Care Manager at a large Jewish camp in Wisconsin where she built personal relationships and systems to set campers and staff up for success. Mollie did her undergraduate studies at the Joint Program between Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, then spent a year in New Orleans with AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, which solidified her passion for social justice and social work. Mollie loves spending time in nature, making delicious salads and treats to share, and spending time with family/friends/community, including her partner and two kids. She can’t wait to get to know the Camp Ramah in Northern California community firsthand and spend her summers in this magical place!
Eric first joined the Ramah Galim community as a founding staff member in the summer of 2016 and has since spent parts of five summers in various roles, including Ocean Staff, Madrich, Rosh Edah, and even a brief stint as camp driver. A lifelong lover of Jewish camping, Eric’s passion began as a camper at NJY Camps in Pennsylvania and grew through his involvement with USY and Hillel, where he developed a deep commitment to Jewish community building. Eric earned his B.A. in Economics and Religion Studies from Muhlenberg College. Prior to joining Ramah Galim’s year-round team in 2025, he worked as a Business Analyst for UJA-Federation of New York. Outside of work, Eric enjoys cooking, camping, playing tennis, reading, and cheering on his beloved New York Yankees. He is excited to bring his skills and passion for Jewish communal life to his new role at Ramah Galim!
Dona Standel (she/her) is a leadership enthusiast, program design expert, life-long learner, and mom to three committed to creating spaces, experiences, and communities that foster learning, belonging, equity, and – joy! After 16 years in San Francisco, she now lives in Ventura County, California working at Camp Ramah in Northern California as the Director of Development. Dona has about 20 years of experience working with the Jewish nonprofit sector focusing on development, leadership, education, and governance. She is an alumna of the inaugural cohort of Voices for Good, JFNA’s NextGen Fellowship, Federation Fellows, and the Culture of Belonging Lab and graduated from the Zelikow School of Hebrew Union College with a Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership. You can get small glimpses of her thoughts by reading this blogpost for Jewish LearningWorks, and her ritual in this Moon Manual from At the Well.
Nitzan Bochner Loewenberg joined the Ramah Galim community in 2016, enjoying three years as a Chanich, quickly falling in love with the camp’s warm and close knit community. He returned on Tzevet in 2019 and since then has worked as both a Madrich and a Rosh Edah, before joining the year-round team in 2024. Having grown up in Berkeley, California, Nitzan’s connection to the Bay Area Jewish community runs deep, and is where he currently calls home. His personal experiences at camp, combined with his upbringing, have shown him the importance of Jewish community and inspire his work. Nitzan graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Psychology, and he brings a passion for both the natural world and connecting with others into his daily life. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, exploring the outdoors, and connecting with friends, always seeking new adventures and ways to build community.