Camp J Staff 2016
Scott Zorn, Camp Director/Director of Children, Youth and Family Engagement
This is Scott’s 11th year as Camp Director of Camp J. He has a master’s degree in counseling
psychology and several years of experience in counseling children, youth programming, music
and Judaics. Scott and his wife Julie run music programs for children at The J and other
community programs. They are the proud parents of two camp-age children.
Kristin Taft, Special Needs Services Director
Kristin has a master’s degree in education human relations. She is experienced in leading,
supervising and supporting programs for young people with special needs. Kristin matches
inclusion campers and their staff/advocates, educates all staff, and supervises Taglit programs at
The J. Kristin is a native to Tucson and this is Kristin’s fourth summer at the The J.
Wendy Edmonds, Early Childhood Education Co-Director
Wendy has worked at The J for 19 years and has a bachelor’s degree in social work and
psychology. She has spent most of her career working with young children and their families.
Joline Riddle, Early Childhood Education Co-Director
Joline joined The J last summer and has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a
master’s degree in early childhood education. She has spent her career working with young
children in a local school district and undergraduates at the University of Arizona
Aimee Gillard, Assistant Camp J Director
This is Aimee’s third summer at The J. She has a master’s degree in education from ASU. Her
experience includes teaching in early childhood programs, after-school and gymnastic programs.
Aimee enjoys working out, watching sports and spending time with her friends and family, and of
course, her young infant son.
Oren Riback Assistant Camp J Director
Oren has a B.A. in philosophy from The College of Wooster in Ohio and is an alumni camper with
the Tucson J. He is a former high school teacher that finds joy in assisting youth through personal
development in engaging and interactive settings.
Emily Malin, Special Needs Services Coordinator/Inclusion Coordinator
Emily has been working in the social services field for eight years. She studied education and nonprofit management at ASU. Emily has always had a passion for helping others and volunteering.
She loves camping and spent many summers at Camp Charles Pearlstein. In her spare time, she
enjoys playing guitar, reading, and spending time with her family.
Julie Zorn, Jewish Living and Learning Specialist
Julie has worked at the Tucson J for ten years as a music specialist and as the Jewish Living and
Learning specialist for the past two years. She is currently attending Hebrew College as a Masters
degree candidate in Informal Jewish Education. Julie oversees the Jewish components of camp,
including teaching universal values. She loves camp and has a strong camping background.
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