Meet the Staff

Angelica can’t wait for her first year as a Camp Keff counselor! She has volunteered with Outdoor Ed and was a Program Assistant at John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth last year. She will be a second year student at Sonoma State University, pursuing a degree in Biology. She looks forward to being a part of this wonderful community and helping campers make memories this summer!

Anna has lived in Half Moon Bay her whole life and just graduated from Half Moon Bay High School. She is planning on attending College of Charleston in South Carolina in the fall and majoring in public health. Anna loves to be around children and has been a counselor for many other camps, but this will be her first year at Camp Keff and she couldn’t be more excited. In her free time Anna loves to hang out with her friends and go on adventures around the Bay Area.

Anna is excited to be a counselor at Camp Keff! She is from Paradise, CA and is staying the summer in the Bay Area for camp. Anna works on her publishing company on her free time and likes to read and write poetry. With a passion for educating, Anna studies English with hopes to one day teach.

Anne recently finished her first year at UC Berkeley. She loves spending time with kids, whether it’s coaching them for the tennis Special Olympics or making chalk art and face painting on Saturdays in San Francisco! Anne attended various summer camps as a kid and always had fun thanks to her super cool camp counselors and can’t wait to give that same awesome experience to the kids at Camp Keff. In her free time, you’ll find her playing the guitar, ukulele, or piano!

Born and raised in New York City, Asha has loved working with kids of all ages from different backgrounds. Asha is going to be a Senior at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, and is majoring in Sociology with a double minor in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. After attending Usdan Summer Camp for the Performing Arts at a young age, and becoming a mentor for Shine On!, a program built on empowering and instilling confidence in young girls. She has grown to love the concept of how one can help children grow and better themselves. Asha is very excited for her first summer at Camp Keff and can’t wait to meet her summer camp friends!

Ashley’s bio is coming soon.

Beau’s bio is coming soon!

Brandon Wong is a returning Camp Keff staff member and is very passionate about working with kids and making sure they have the best camp experience possible. Brandon is going into his third year at San Diego State University and is looking forward to another fun summer with all the wonderful campers. Outside of work you can find Brandon working out, playing basketball, walking his dog or hiking.

Brianna is a new Camp Keff counselor this summer, and is very excited to join the team. In her spare time she likes to hike, camp, and spend time outdoors. Brianna is an assistant teacher at the PJCC and enjoys to work with children.

Cecily is heading into her junior year of college as a film and TV major. This is her second year as a Camp Keff counselor. She enjoys movies, cooking, writing, theater and being a Camp Keff counselor!

Daniel’s bio is coming soon!

Danielle’s bio is coming soon!

Dylan is a senior at San Mateo High School. He has danced for 6 years and has been a teacher assistant at a hip hop summer camp. He has also been doing martial arts for 10 years and is currently a second degree black belt. He has taught private and group classes for all ages for 4 years. He is extremely excited to work for Camp Keff this summer!

Elisha’s bio is coming soon!

Gabriel Estevez is currently studying Business at Cañada College and minoring in Child Development. He loves being around kids and teaching them new and exciting things. Gabriel graduated from Hillsdale High School in 2017 and looks forward to attending a four year college in two years!

Genesis’s bio is coming soon!

Grant is so excited to joining the Camp Keff team this summer. Being the oldest of five children, he loves kids and can’t wait for all the fun! He will be heading to Marymount Manhattan College in the fall to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre and Directing.

Hannah is excited to begin her first summer at Camp Keff! She is a sophomore at the University of Missouri, majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Personal Financial Planning. In her free time, Hannah volunteers at a local community after-school organization for refugees, Granny’s House, in Columbia, MO. She enjoys being outdoors and working with children!

Hector will be returning for his 5th summer to Camp Keff as the Lead Sports Specialist. Hector graduated from San José State University with a degree in Kinesiology-Preparation for Teaching. He has experience in working with students from elementary to high school ages. He’s excited and thrilled to return and bring all of his fun activities and games for all ages, and allow all campers the opportunity to gain a positive learning experience. Hector’s priority has always been to educate the youth about staying healthy and learning about fitness. He will bring much enthusiasm to all campers and teach them fun and memorable games.

This is Isabelle’s first year at Camp Keff. She is a recent graduate from San Mateo High School, and in the fall is starting at University of Nevada, Reno, studying Biotechnology. In her free time, Isabelle loves to travel and spend time with her friends. She is super excited be a camp counselor and ready for a summer of fun!

Ishita spent her childhood running around with friends and climbing trees in Foster City. She recently graduated from Hillsdale High School and will be attending UC Davis in the fall. Ishita has previously worked with kids as a CIT at the Foster City Recreation Center and at Foster City Elementary School. She looks forward to being a part of another fun and educational environment for children as well as joining the Camp Keff team!

Jacob’s bio is coming soon!

Jake was born and raised in the Bay Area and is currently attending Menlo School. Jake has gone to Camp Keff since he was in 1st grade and has now found his way on to the incredible camp counselor team. Jake loves working with children and encouraging their curiosities. He is extremely excited to be working with the Camp Keff community for his first summer. Outside of work, Jake enjoys playing football and baseball as well as going to the movies.

James Toh just finished his first year of college at San Francisco State University and is going to study abroad in Thailand next semester. He is excited to come back as a camp counselor at Camp Keff for the second year because he had so much fun last year! He is looking forward to giving campers the same positive, memorable experiences he gave to the children last year. Outside of work you can see James playing baseball and basketball with friends as well as hanging with his dog Snowy.

Jarrod is a student at CSM and is looking to transfer to UC Santa Barbara next year. Outside of work Jarrod enjoys biking, road trips, working on cars and meeting new people. He has plenty of job experience both within and outside of childcare and he is excited for this summer!

This is Jessica’s first summer at Camp Keff and she is so excited to be part of the camp counseling team! She recently graduated College of San Mateo and will start at Chico State this coming fall majoring in psychology with a minor in Spanish. She enjoys performing in musicals, going to concerts, and road trips with her family!

Jorge is thrilled to be a part of Camp Keff for the summer of 2018! He is currently a full time student at CSM and is expecting to transfer to UC Santa Barbara to become an economics major. Jorge spends his free time running and going on hiking trails all over the Bay Area. He is excited start work for the summer!

Jose’s bio is coming soon!

Katherine’s bio is coming soon!

After the past two years of being a counselor at Camp Keff, Katie can’t wait to return once again this summer as Art Specialist! In the fall, Katie will return to Marist College in New York for her senior year, where she is studying Social Work with a double minor in Psychology and Music. When she is home, Katie loves volunteering with her mom’s Kindergarten class, teaching them new art projects and helping out with music class. In her free time, you can find Katie at the beach, with her family, or doing research for her senior thesis!

Kregg was born and raised in Barbados. Kregg played professional basketball in various countries of the world where he also worked with some camps. This is Kregg’s first year at Camp Keff and he is excited to be a part of the Keff family. Kregg is a fun-loving and positive person who enjoys working with and teaching kids.

Lauren grew up in a small community in Jamaica, then moved to Pennsylvania and finally to Foster City, California at age ten. Lauren is a recent graduate from Hillsdale High School and will be studying at UCLA in the fall. Throughout high school, Lauren dedicated her time to community service, student leadership, choir, clubs, and her high school track team. Outside of school and work, you will find Lauren making music, writing and spending time with her family and friends. Lauren is beyond excited to be a part of the Camp Keff family as a camp counselor this summer!

Lauren is so excited to be returning to the Camp Keff staff this summer! She will be a junior at Chapman University where she is double majoring in Integrated Educational Studies with an emphasis in Disability Studies and Psychology. Outside of camp, she is passionate about dance, musical theatre, soccer, and creating an inclusive learning environment for all kids!

Laylee is excited to start her first year at Camp Keff! Laylee is a native to the Bay Area and has had over four years of camp counselor experience throughout high school and college. Outside of working at camp, she spends her days working as a teacher in the afterschool program Treehouse at the PJCC. She has great experience with children of all ages and recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Gender Studies. Laylee is hoping to go back to school to get a Masters degree for Child Psychology. Laylee is excited to engage with children and lead them into having a great summer at Camp Keff!

Marissa is returning for her fifth summer at Camp Keff. She is a senior at the University of Arizona studying communication. Her favorite thing about being a part of Camp Keff is bringing kids together in a fun and safe environment to have a great summer experience.

Matt’s bio is coming soon!

Max was born and raised in the Bay Area. He is very excited to be a Camp Keff counselor! Max is currently a student at Hillsdale high school. Outside of camp he can be seen reading a good comic book, writing, or spending time with friends and family. Max hopes to have a fun and memorable summer at Camp Keff.

Meghan is excited to be working at Camp Keff. She has been working with children for 9 years in a variety of settings, including helping with reading skills, outdoor education, and art projects. Meghan has spent the past year working as an assistant teacher at a family childcare. She is studying at Cañada College and planning on obtaining an associates to transfer degree in Education. When she’s not at work, Meghan enjoys reading, participating in live theater, and exploring nature.

Michelle (Teen and One-Week Camps), has been working seasonally at the PJCC for the past 10 years. It has served as a home-base for her while she pursued her Theatre Arts and Performance degree from Hofstra University and Master’s certification in Special Effects Makeup for Television, Film and Theatre from the the Make Up For Ever Academy in Manhattan. When not at camp, Michelle is a stage manager, makeup artist and producer with several Bay Area companies including Broadway By The Bay, Hillbarn, and Educational Theatre Company (where she has been the camp director the past three summers.) During the school year she gets to come back to the center each day as a Treehouse teacher!

Miya has been an involved member of the PJCC since she was a child and even attended Camp Keff as a camper! She has lived in the Bay Area her whole life and is looking forward to attending college in Baltimore next fall. Among many hobbies, Miya enjoys hiking, traveling, art, and music. She has volunteered for various community service programs with underprivileged and disabled children and is excited to be a camp counselor this summer. She is fun-loving and passionate about providing a great experience for the campers and a welcoming community for all.

Molly is a Sophomore at St. John’s University in New York City, and is ecstatic to be working with the kids this summer! She enjoys art projects and graphic design.

Mona grew up in Foster City, CA and is always seeking to help out her community. She is excited to have found a position at the PJCC and is looking forward to interacting with the children and her coworkers at camp. Currently attending San Jose State University, she hopes to pursue a career in graphic design in the future. She will share her passion for the arts with the campers, in hopes they will understand how to express themselves creatively. Additionally, having worked with Fremont Recreation Services as an art recreation leader last year, Mona has gained leadership, responsibility, communication, and organization skills, and has discovered her second passion for teaching and interacting with her community’s youth. When Mona is not working or at school, you can catch her swimming at the gym, cooking, and playing video games with her friends.

Nathan is super excited to be working for his third summer here at Camp Keff! He is currently working towards a degree in Human Geography at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has experience working as a teacher’s assistant at his congregation, Peninsula Temple Beth El. Nathan is also a movie geek, and cannot wait to spend the summer getting kids to find their passions and create art of their own.

Nicolette has been a part of the Keff family now for six years. Although she is taking on multiple roles this summer she cannot be more excited to start her summer fun at camp. She recently graduated with a Bachelors in Arts this Spring and is excited to pursue her dream of achieving her teaching credential in the fall. During the year she also takes part in the PJCC’s aftercare program, Treehouse, and she loves seeing some of those kids in camp as well. She cannot wait to meet all of her new campers!

Parisa has two years under her belt at Skidmore College in New York, where she studies psychology and education. At school, she is a tour guide, a member of an improv comedy group, and a Peer Health Educator. This summer, she is extremely excited to return as a counselor at Camp Keff for the third time! The fun and exciting camp atmosphere keeps pulling her back to Camp Keff. Parisa hopes to create wonderful memories for herself and her campers this summer!

Pita’s bio is coming soon!

Robby has been with Camp Keff since June 2012, working as a Counselor and Unit Head. This year he will be spending his summer as the Teen Camp Coordinator. During the school year Robby is a teacher in the Treehouse after school program here at the PJCC. Outside of camp, Robby is a Bay Area sports fanatic and enjoys making music.

Sandra is excited to be working for PJCC as a summer camp counselor for her very first year! She came to this camp as a child, and remembers having the most amazing time as a camper, so it only made sense for her to come back to join the team! As a lifelong member of the PJCC, she grew up on this campus. She is now a high school graduate, who, after completing a gap year, will be attending Carnegie Mellon University in the fall of 2019 to study engineering and robotics. Though she is excited to go to school, she is even more excited to get to work at her old camp, and have so many meaningful and engaging experiences with her campers. She is excited to reconnect with her Jewish roots and have tons of fun with the kids!

Shannon is thrilled to be joining the Camp Keff team for summer 2018. She graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in environmental studies and business, which she hopes to use in a career in environmental consultation or research. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, hiking, and cooking. You’ll be able to find her soaking up the rays in the PJCC garden all summer long.

Shelby’s bio is coming soon!

This is Tian’’s first summer working as a counselor at Camp Keff. When she was younger, she attended summer camps for the majority of her elementary years and summer camp left her with some great memories. Currently she is studying Marketing at University of California, Riverside. Tian enjoys traveling, scenic nature and meeting new people. She is looking forward to make the best out of this summer with both the campers and the staff!

Tomas grew up in San Mateo and enjoyed spending summers at PJCC summer camp. Tomas then moved abroad to Sydney, Australia and Basel, Switzerland. He finished his high school education at International School Basel. Since living abroad, Tomas has realised his passion for outdoor sports such as backpacking and bouldering. Currently Tomas lives in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada and studies psychology and Japanese at Bishops University. He is excited to be back home and once again able to spend a wonderful fun filled summer at Camp Keff before returning to university.

Vidhu is a college student at Willamette University and has grown up in the great Foster City community. He has volunteered at many soccer camps and loves working with children. His goal is to ensure that all kids and families have a great summer camp experience

Yami was born and raised in the Bay Area. Yami, oldest of five children, has a lot of natural experience with children through helping her parents care for her siblings. She developed an interest in early childhood education, which she is currently studying at Cañada College, focusing on education for children with special needs. This is her third year at Camp Keff. Prior to working at Camp Keff, Yami worked with children of infant age to five year olds at a daycare center. Yami is also a lead teacher at Treehouse, the after school program at the PJCC, where she works with first and second graders.

Yasmin is excited to start her fourth summer with Camp Keff. Yasmin also works as a teachers aid at Treehouse which is the after school program at the PJCC. She is looking forwards to meeting new campers and their families as well as seeing all of the returning families!

Zack is pumped to begin his first summer as a counselor at Camp Keff! He’s lived in San Mateo his whole life and just graduated from Aragon High School, and will be embracing a slightly colder climate as he begins studying at Northwestern University in the fall. For as long as he can remember, camp has been an integral part of Zack’s summers (he went to Camp Keff way back when!)—just as he looked up to his counselors growing up, Zack is passionate about serving as a positive (and memorable!) role model for his campers. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, hanging out with his friends, watching the Warriors, volunteering, and studying and working as a journalist.

Zack is currently a business student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He is excited to have fun with the campers this summer and be a part of the Camp Keff staff. Outside of work, Zack is always doing something active, whether it’s soccer, running, hiking, or just spending time outdoors.

Zack has recently just finished his freshman year at Sonoma State and is super excited to be to start Camp Keff. He is pursuing a bachelor’s in Business and a minor in Computer Sciences as he works toward his sophomore year. This will be Zack’s second year working at Camp Keff and he can’t wait to bring the fun and experiences from last year to the 2018 camp sessions. He can’t wait for these new campers to grow and learn new things this summer while of course having fun. Zack enjoys playing sports, fishing, movies, and working with children.