By Terri Beattie
For Daniela Mickey, becoming the new event manager for the Foundation of Shalom Park( FSP) feels a little like coming home.
A longtime member of Charlotte’ s Jewish community, Daniela has spent much of her professional career creating programs, events and experiences that bring people together including several years right here at Shalom Park. Now, she is bringing that experience to the FSP, where she will help families, organizations and community members turn their meetings and celebrations into successful, memorable events.
Daniela has more than a decade of experience in event planning, program management, marketing and community engagement. She previously spent five years as Sports & Fitness Coordinator at Levine JCC, where she developed programs, coordinated facilities and events, managed staff and volunteers, and worked with community partners. More recently, she served as Director of Consolidated Hebrew High School collaborating with clergy, families and Shalom Park partners to create engaging educational experiences for Jewish teens.
Her professional experience also includes serving as marketing specialist for events & experiences at TransLoc, where she managed logistics, planning and coordination for more than 20 industry events annually, and as director of sports and recreation for the Jewish Community Alliance in Jacksonville, Florida.
Daniela earned her bachelor’ s degree in hospitality and tourism management, with a minor in business, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her background includes project management, contract negotiation, venue sourcing, budgeting and event execution – skills that align naturally with her new role.
As FSP Event Manager, Daniela will serve as a primary point of contact for events in FSP-managed spaces throughout Shalom Park. She will support with organizing meetings, Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, receptions, family celebrations and other special events. From selecting and reserving spaces to coordinating room setups, audiovisual needs, caterers, vendors and other logistics, Daniela will help clients navigate the details from initial planning to the event itself.
For Daniela, the opportunity is also deeply personal. She and her husband, Jonathan, are raising their two daughters, Margot and Cora, in Charlotte, and Shalom Park and the Jewish community have been an important part of their family’ s life.
Whether you are planning an organizational meeting, a milestone celebration or a gathering of family and friends, Daniela looks forward to helping make Shalom Park the setting for your next milestone occasion.
To learn more about hosting an event at Shalom Park, contact Daniela Mickey at 704- 944-6727 or daniela. mickey @ shalomcharlotte. org.
The Foundation of Shalom Park, a 501( c)( 3) nonprofit organization, owns and manages the properties and facilities that support most of the Jewish organizations located on the central campus of Shalom Park. These include Temple Israel, Temple Beth El, the Levine Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, Jewish
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Coming Home to Shalom Park: Daniela Mickey Named New Event Manager
By Sue Schreiber
This summer, Friendship Circle brought connection, creativity and community to life through Camp Friendship, a vibrant day camp celebrating friendship and summertime fun. Designed for individuals of all ages and ability levels, the camp created a welcoming environment where everyone felt valued and celebrated.
Each day featured a unique theme inspired by beloved friendships, including Sponge- Bob and Patrick; Harry, Ron and
Hermione; and Lilo and Stitch. These familiar characters helped campers explore what it means to be a good friend while enjoying a memorable week together.
Campers enjoyed a wide variety of activities that kept the energy high and the smiles even brighter. Creative sessions included making colorful sand art and crafting imaginative monster puppets. Outdoor games like volleyball encouraged friendly competition, while indoor favorites such as Mario Party kept everyone engaged and laughing.
One of the week’ s highlights was performing a play featuring Scooby-Doo and his friends, which gave campers opportunities to express themselves, collaborate and build confidence. A special field trip to Discovery Place added to the fun as campers traveled together by bus and explored hands-on exhibits that sparked curiosity and wonder.
Each morning began with a“ getting-to-know-you” game, during which campers shared information about themselves while learning everyone’ s
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names. We quickly realized that the activity created a welcoming atmosphere that was carried through the rest of the day. Lunchtime became more than a break. It offered campers time to socialize, build connections and strengthen friendships.
At its heart, Camp Friendship was about more than fun. It was a place where meaningful relationships were formed, differences were embraced and every person was valued. Through shared experiences and supportive interactions, campers learned
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A Week of Summer Magic at Camp Friendship
the true meaning of friendship in a community where everyone belonged. And those valuable lessons will continue long after camp ends.
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Learning, exploring and having a ball at Camp Friendship