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Professional Staff

Meet our staff! In addition to the many valuable volunteers and seasonal program staff that make it possible for Camp Twin Lakes to carry out its mission, the organization employs several talented and committed professionals on a full-time, year-round basis.

Executive Staff
Eric M. Robbins
Executive Director
404-231-9887, ext. 226
Eric has been the Executive Director at Camp Twin Lakes since September, 2005. Based in Atlanta, Eric oversees all staff and operations of Camp Twin Lakes and works closely with the Board of Directors to set goals and implement CTL's strategic plan. His favorite camp song is "Rise and Shine," and he has fond memories of hiking the Appalachian Trail when he was a camper. In addition to children's camps, he has also directed a camp for senior citizens.
Daniel C. Mathews, M.Ed., CTRS
Director of Camping Services
706-557-9070, ext. 403
Dan is the Camp Director and is based out of CTL-Rutledge. He is a certified recreation therapist and he manages camp operations, partner relations, food service, medical oversight, and site and facilities. He has worked with Camp Twin Lakes since 1993, starting out on a partner camp's staff, moving to summer staff in 1999, and ultimately working full time as Camp Director in 2000. Dan loves the ropes course and drumming, and his favorite camp song is "Love Is." He also loves watching children do more than they ever thought possible!
Jessie Rosenberg
Director of Development
404-231-9887, ext. 224
After volunteering on the Junior board for four years, Jessie became CTL's Director of Development in 2008. Jessie works in the Atlanta office and is in charge of fundraising and all individual, foundation, and corporate donor cultivation. Her favorite camp activity is the climbing wall. As a kid, Jessie loved sitting around the bonfire at summer camp, and she still prefers her marshmallows slightly burnt.
   

Atlanta Staff

Leena Sidhu
Annual Campaign Manager
404-231-9887, ext. 230
Leena joined the Camp Twin Lakes staff in December of 2010 as the Annual Campaign Manager, working to further develop corporate, foundation, and individual support of CTL. Leena’s favorite camp memory is hiking in Falls Creek Falls (TN) and singing as a group at the base of the waterfall. Leena is an excellent parallel parker… but only on the right side of the street.
Kathy Russell
Communications Manager
404-231-9887, ext. 231
Kathy joined the Camp Twin Lakes staff in January, 2012 as the Communications Manager. A native of Atlanta, Kathy promotes the mission and work of CTL through various marketing and communications efforts. Her favorite camp activities include water tubing and arts and crafts. Her favorite camp song is “Kookaburra,” which she loves to sing while making s’mores. Kathy frequently makes stovetop s'mores and prefers Nutella over regular Hershey’s chocolate. When she’s not hysterically laughing, Kathy can whistle any song she knows the tune to. She welcomes any challengers to a whistling duel.
  Katherine Cooper
Development Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 232
Kat is the Development Associate and works in the Atlanta office. She is in charge of database management, works on grant applications and assists with the Board of Directors. Kat has been with CTL since 2007, and she enjoys canoeing and dancing to "Peanut Butter and Jelly" after lunch.
Caitlin Still
Development Associate
404-231-9887, ext. 233
Caitlin joined the Camp Twin Lakes staff as the Development Associate in January, 2012. Previously an Intern, Caitlin is responsible for planning Spin for Kids and assisting with Kids4Kids, 20th Anniversary celebrations, and the CTL Golf Tournament. Her favorite camp activities are playing capture the flag and singing songs, her favorite of which is "I Met a Bear." Her favorite camp memory includes sneaking out of the cabins at night to go watch the stars, and of course, play pranks on the boys. Caitlin was once mistaken for an Italian woman while in Rome.
  Adam Cohen
Manager of Special Events
404-231-9887, ext. 222
Adam joined the Camp Twin Lakes family in 2009. Working in the Atlanta office, Adam oversees all CTL events. As a kid at summer camp, Adam enjoyed playing in the mud and various lake activities. His favorite camp songs are "Lean on Me" and "American Pie." You can find Adam's desk by looking for the two and a half-foot tall Superman doll watching over him.
Lauren King
Special Events Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 228
Lauren first joined Camp Twin Lakes in the summer of 2011 as a Special Events Intern. In her current role as Special Events Coordinator, Lauren primarily oversees CTL Partners Card and helps out with other special events. Her favorite camp activity is anything that includes singing and bonfires. Her favorite camp song is “Love Is,” and she knows every word and gesture. Her favorite memory from camp is playing practical jokes on the boys in the cabin next door. Lauren fully believes that any situation in life can be related to an episode of Gilmore Girls and has no hesitation about throwing her very own dance parties.
Claire Aikens
CHOA Camp Coordinator
404-785-4425
Claire joined Camp Twin Lakes in March of 2010 as the CHOA Camp Coordinator. She serves as a liaison between CTL and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). She directs many of the CHOA camps in the summers and her position is shared between Camp Twin Lakes and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Claire’s favorite camp activity is the water slide, and she loves “World’s Greatest.” At the dance, you can spot Claire because she is always the first one to break out the “lawn mower” and the “shopping cart” moves!
Annie Garrett
Camp Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 223
Annie joined the Camp Twin Lakes staff in January, 2012 as a Camp Coordinator for Camp Breathe Easy, Camp Inifinity, and Camp Hardgrove. Her favorite camp activity is the Wacky Olympics, and her favorite camp song is "Love Is." Annie's favorite camp memory includes watching campers get out of their wheelchairs and experience the zip line for the first time. Annie once snorkeled with sharks and sting rays, and she likes her marshmallows completely burnt to a crisp.
Kate Lipton, CTRS
Camp Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 239
Kate began consulting with Camp Twin Lakes in March of 2009. She is the Program Director for the Wounded Warrior Family Retreat. Kate’s favorite camp songs are "The Pirate Song" and "World’s Greatest," and her favorite activities are boating and ropes course. She also has a therapy dog named Charlie Brown (pictured) who goes with her to Camp, nursing homes, and anywhere else she can sneak him!
Mandy Smith
Camp Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 235
Mandy joined the Camp Twin Lakes team as an Intern in May of 2010 and is now a Camp Coordinator for Camp AcheAway and Camp New Hope. Her favorite camp activity is the Wacky Olympics, and she loves “World’s Greatest” (as performed by the CeeTLes). Mandy loves seeing children participate in new activities that they may never have the chance to do outside of Camp. She loves new adventures, and she once rode Superman-style on top of a raft down the largest rapid in the Grand Canyon.
  Brenda Leslie
Controller
404-231-9887, ext. 227
Brenda started with CTL in the spring of 2009 as the Controller, based in the Atlanta office. She handles all accounting functions, improves cost effectiveness, provides financial reports, and helps meet financial goals. She enjoyed swimming and diving at summer camp as a child and uses interior design magazines as an escape from stressful days.
Skip Weiland
Office Coordinator
404-231-9887, ext. 221
Skip is CTL's Office Coordinator in Atlanta. Having worked with the organization since February, 2007, he manages the office, answers the phones and handles human resources and data entry. Skip loves backpacking and camping out. He has fond memories of meeting his wife at summer camp and watching his own kids enjoy being campers and staff at summer camps. Skip's favorite camp song is "Puff the Magic Dragon," but his favorite band is the Grateful Dead.
   
  Rutledge Staff
Paige Phillips
Program Coordinator
706-557-9070, ext. 204
Paige has been a member of the CTL family since she was a camper. She spent several summers on program staff before joining the full-time staff as a Presidential Fellow and now a Program Coordinator. Paige manages, plans, directs, and supervises CTL-Rutledge's programmatic services and serves as a member of the Camp management team, which includes serving as host for Partner organizations on rotating weekends. Paige's favorite camp song is "Love Is" and her favorite activity is the ropes course, but what she loves most is seeing campers smile when they first get out of their wheelchair and onto a horse.
Josh Cagliani
Camp Dream Coordinator and Year Round Programs in Rutledge
706-557-9070, ext. 203
After working as a volunteer with a partner camp, Josh came to Camp Twin Lakes in the summer of 2010 as the Outdoor Adventure Director at Will-A-Way. Josh, also known as Cags, became the Will-A-Way Fellow, then a Program Coordinator before moving into his current position. Josh currently oversees summer programs at Camp Dream and programs coordinated in Rutledge throughout the year. His favorite activity is the ropes course, and his favorite song is “Love Is."
  Rick Lanier
Site and Facilities Manager
706-557-9070, ext. 498
Rick is the Site and Facilities Director at CTL- Rutledge. He has been part of the CTL family since 1995. Rick and his staff maintain the physical structures of Camp and ensure that CTL- Rutledge continues to be a clean and safe environment for our campers. Rick enjoys camping and spending time with his wife and their four children.
  David McAdams
Site and Facilities Coordinator
706-557-9070, ext. 498
David is a Site and Facilities Coordinator in Rutledge and manages the project construction and general maintenance of Camp. David has been with Camp Twin Lakes since 2007. He has five children and working at Camp Twin Lakes has made him appreciate them more. David is also a proud grandfather, affectionately known as "Papa Dave."
Jeffrey Hinkle
Chef Manager
706-557-9070, ext. 401
Jeffrey Hinkle is the Chef Manager for Camp Twin Lakes. He is based in Rutledge and manages food service at both CTL-Rutledge and CTL-Will-A-Way. This includes creating healthy and tasty menus and making bellies happy! Jeffrey (a.k.a. Cheffrey) joined the CTL team in March of 2010. His favorite memory of Camp is the first time he saw CTL campers smiling, dancing, and singing like they didn't have a care in the world! Jeffrey likes paddle boats and mountain biking, and he loves to make cheesecake.
  Martha Barnes
Head Cook
706-557-9070, ext. 400
Martha (more commonly known as Ms. Martha) has been with Camp Twin Lakes since the very first summer in 1993. She supervises the dining room and assists with serving and cleaning up of meals, snacks, and special camp programs. Her favorite camp song is "Love Is," and she loves when everyone is singing songs together in the Dining Hall.
  Michelle Willoughby
Housekeeping Coordinator
706-557-9070, ext. 498
Michelle is the Housekeeping Coordinator at CTL-Rutledge and has been a part of the team since August, 2003. She makes sure that Camp stays clean and is always ready for the next group of campers. Michelle's favorite camp song is "Ice Cream and Cake," and her favorite camp activity is tie-dyeing t-shirts.
   
  Will-A-Way Staff
  Josh Sweat
Director of Programs and Camp Manager
770-867-6123, ext. 227
Josh began at CTL as program staff in 1999, moved to Program Director in 2001, and is now Director of Programs and CTL-Will-A-Way Camp Manager. In his current role, Josh oversees all CTL-Will-A-Way facility functions and leads the Program Team for all of Camp Twin Lakes. He enjoys the ropes course and canoeing, and loves seeing the look on a child's face when he discovers that he can do anything he sets his mind to. He also likes dancing to "Tootie Tottie."
Luke Graves
Program Coordinator
770-867-6123, ext. 226
Luke first joined the Camp Twin Lakes staff in the summer of 2008 when he served as Outdoor Adventure staff at CTL-Rutledge. He now serves as a Program Coordinator at CTL-Will-A-Way. In this role, Luke is responsible for planning and directing fun, silly, wild, crazy, growth-fostering, messy, independent, nurturing, hilarious, but all intentional programming. His favorite camp activity is the Wacky Olympics and his favorite song is “Going on a Bear Hunt.” His favorite camp memory was the first time he helped a camper with mobility issues across the ropes course. It was at this moment he truly understood the importance of camp. Luke has successfully completed a barrel drop over Niagara Falls.
  Jeremy Lockhart
Site and Facilities Coordinator
770-867-6123
Jeremy has been with Camp Twin Lakes since March, 1999. He worked at CTL-Rutledge until the opening of our second site, CTL-Will-A-Way, where he is now responsible for coordinating overall site and facility maintenance. Jeremy is a jack of all trades and can often be seen in the kitchen, on a tractor, or leading a woodworking session with campers. In his spare time, Jeremy enjoys fishing.
  Ashley Henderson
Hospitality Coordinator
770-867-6123, ext. 223
Ashley is the Hospitality Coordinator at CTL-Will-A-Way. She coordinates all extra-use programming and maintains a clean and healthy campsite. Ashley joined the CTL team in April of 2009. She loves the ropes course, and her favorite camp song is "Baby Shark." What you might not know is that Ashley is a master at origami!
Tracy Moubray
Food Service Coordinator
770-867-6123, ext. 222