Our Staff

Flip Shulman, Executive Director

Flip has been involved in weight loss camping since 1976, and has literally grown up in camping. Flip was an executive director of the former Weight Watchers Camps. He spends his entire fall, winter, and spring developing the Camp Pennbrook program to ensure that your daughter experiences a happy, slimming, and meaningful summer at camp. He is a long standing member of the American Camping Association. Flip received his B.B.A. from Hofstra University in Management/Marketing & Accounting.

Melissa Garcia, Assistant Director

Next summer marks Melissa’s fifth year at camp. She started as a camper at 18 and has since progressed to junior counselor, counselor, and group leader and now will be returning as the assistant director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Administration from Business and Hotel Management school.  Melissa cannot wait to be back at camp this summer and looks forward to meeting your daughters and supporting them in achieving their personal growth, fitness and wellness goals!

Katie Hoover, Marketing & Social Media Director

Katie will be returning to camp for her seventh summer this year – starting as a camper when she was 13 and continuing on to be both a counselor and group leader throughout her college years. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Marketing. Following camp in summer 2018, she moved to Orlando to work for The Walt Disney Company. Katie is extremely excited to be returning to camp this summer and is eager to meet your daughters and help them reach their health and wellness goals!

Brooke, Assistant Director

Brooke will be returning for her seventh summer this year. Brooke has been a camper, counselor, and this summer group leader. She currently attends James Madison University and is pursuing a bachelor’s in Health Sciences. Brooke is excited to be returning this summer and is looking forward to meeting your daughters and having the best summer ever.

Marlee Finkelstein, Registered Dietitian

Marlee is the camp dietitian. She conducts weekly rap sessions and oversees the camp‘s great menus and recipes. She is from Philadelphia, PA and has her M.Ed, MS. and RDN degrees. She is a passionate educator about increasing awareness about one’s own body, mind and habitual behaviors to enhance their health and wellness. She received her Master of Science degree in human nutrition from Drexel University. Marlee is empathetic, optimistic, and a highly effective communicator with great attention to detail. Marlee looks forward to speaking with you and working with you next summer!

Kate Ortendahl, Fitness Director & Personal Trainer

I’m excited to return to Camp Pennbrook this summer!  As a health and physical education teacher, group fitness instructor, and certified personal trainer, my mission is to help young women build a positive relationship with their bodies while empowering them to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.  Here’s to a summer of growth, strength, and self-discovery!