Amid Growth, Foundation for Jewish Camp Names New Chief Impact Officer
Meyer brings more than 20 years of Jewish camping leadership experience as FJC elevates new cohort of senior leaders
NEW YORK — Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) announced today that Becca Meyer, a nationally respected leader in Jewish camping with more than 20 years of experience, will serve as the organization’s new Chief Impact Officer beginning in April 2026. Meyer was selected after a highly competitive national search that attracted nearly 500 applicants, and will oversee FJC’s talent and training, grantmaking, data & research, and network engagement & convening teams, with a focus on integration, learning, and impact across these areas.
Meyer’s hiring is part of a broader leadership re-alignment to position FJC to implement its upcoming 2026-2030 Strategic Direction. The re-alignment includes hiring of a new Chief Advancement Officer, Matt Freedman, and the elevation of seven senior leaders.
“Becca’s track record of managing complexity, building trust across stakeholders, and translating learning into action will be invaluable to FJC’s work to grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement,” said Jamie Simon, CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp. “Like others who have had the privilege to work with Becca, I have long respected her as an exceptionally skilled leader. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
Meyer currently serves as CEO of Camp Tawonga, where she has worked since 2007. Under her leadership, Tawonga boosted employee engagement, closed an $18 million capital campaign, and expanded programming to serve over 1,000 more people each year. Meyer previously worked as Assistant Director at Camp Walt Whitman, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University with a degree in comparative religion.
“In my decades of work in the Jewish camp ecosystem, I’ve seen camp’s enduring power to shape individuals, communities, and Jewish life — as well as the opportunities and challenges camp faces moving forward,” said Becca Meyer, incoming Chief Impact Officer at FJC. “I am honored to join FJC at such a pivotal moment for the field. I look forward to listening, learning, and connecting with camps and movement partners across North America as we work to ensure that every camp can thrive and every child can access these transformative experiences.”
Meyer joins Foundation for Jewish Camp during a period of significant momentum and growth for Jewish camp and FJC. A record high of nearly 200,000 campers and young adult staff participated in Jewish camp this past summer. FJC is also preparing to roll out its 2026-2030 Strategic Direction, which will detail a roadmap to ensure that every Jewish camp is built to last and that every Jewish child has access to exceptional Jewish camp experiences.
Meyer will report directly to CEO Jamie Simon, alongside new Chief Advancement Officer Matt Freedman. As part of a broader leadership realignment, FJC is elevating a talented suite of other leaders from senior directors to vice presidents, as well as naming a new chief of staff:
- Liz Buetow, Vice President, Human Resources, People & Culture
- Julie Finkelstein, Vice President, Training & Talent Development
- Briana Holtzman, Vice President, Network Engagement & Convening
- Rebecca Kahn, Vice President, Grantmaking and Funding
- Matt Levitt, Vice President, Finance & Operations
- Hannah Long, Chief of Staff
- Nila Rosen, Vice President, Learning & Research
About Foundation for Jewish Camp
Foundation for Jewish Camp grows, supports, and strengthens the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver exceptional experiences for campers, staff, families, and communities, engaging them in lifelong, joyful Judaism. Learn more at jewishcamp.org.
