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CAMP LIVINGSTON WELCOMES NEW EXEC. DIRECTOR

Camp Livingston is delighted to introduce Brett Schwartz as its new Executive Director! Brett has been Executive Director of Washington & Lee University Hillel in Virginia for the last three years. While there he significantly increased student and community participation, oversaw an active calendar of activities, and worked to attract more Jewish students to the university.
Brett has previously spent time in Cincinnati as the Youth Director at Adath Israel. Among many accomplishments during this time, Brett brought USY, BBYO and NFTY together for their first ever joint program in the area. Rabbi Irvin Wise of Adath Israel echoes the excitement of many in the community, "I am thrilled that Brett Schwartz will be returning to Cincinnati to head up Camp Livingston. Brett is a talented Jewish professional who brings experience, creativity and passion to his work. In the three years that he served as the Youth Director at Adath Israel, our kids, parents and staff came to love him. Brett's return will strengthen our community."
Brett earned his Masters in Organizational Development and Leadership and Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation. Brett's camp experience dates back over a decade. He served in a variety of positions across four camps: Camp Harlam, Camp JRF, Camp ArthuReeta and Camp Westmont.
“We are very excited to welcome Brett to the Camp Livingston team”, Camp Livingston’s President, Gretchen Myers, said. “Brett's strong leadership, innovative programming, and fundraising abilities will be a great compliment to the many skills of our current staff.”
Brett is joining Camp Livingston at an exciting time as it is growing and adding new activities every year. In 2013, an expansion to an already popular high-ropes course was added, thanks to a generous donation from the Pelberg family. Additionally, support from the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati led to the renovation of the low ropes course, as well as a brand-new glass fusion studio. This upcoming summer and beyond will bring a revitalized state-of-the-art performing arts center, known as the Marcia and Dick Weiland Theater, as well as new activities at the lake, a favorite spot of many campers and staff.
Camp Livingston is thrilled to welcome Brett, whose first day is February 24th, to its new office space at the Mayerson JCC in Cincinnati. Brett is anxiously awaiting meeting with parents and campers of the region throughout the spring and into the summer.
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