Leadership & Staff
Jesse Gallop
Camp Director
Jesse believes camp should be a safe and fun environment that nourishes a child and inspires our youth to grow (not so different from our mission). Previously, he was the assistant director of a day camp in Minnesota, and has been a youth professional in Colorado, Florida, Israel, Washington D.C., Virginia, and New York. Jesse has also served as faculty at URJ’s 6 Points Sports Academy and Camp Harlam for 8 summers. Prior to joining Camp Pinebrook, Jesse was a congregational rabbi for 9 years. He has an ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and bachelor degree from the University of Denver. He is currently studying for an MBA at SUNY Oswego. Jesse enjoys cooking, sports, travel, and spending time with his husband, Rabbi Andrew Goodman, and their twin sons, Parker and Holden (who are excited to attend Camp Pinebrook).
Jo Steiner
Associate Director
I am thrilled to be the Associate Director at Camp Pinebrook. I have been working as a teacher since 1990 and have taught two year olds through twelve year olds. Summers were spent working at camps as a director, counselor-liaison and counselor. I have two teenage children of my own – Tal and Ben. Working with and being around children is amazing and no job is more fun than camp! I am thrilled to be part of the Camp Pinebrook family!
Ben Cion
Assistant Director
Ben is so excited for his second summer with Camp Pinebrook. Ben has been going to camp for the last 21 years as both a camper and staff member. Over the years at his previous camp, Ben held the roles of Assistant Athletic Director, Group Leader, and Program Director. Ben graduated from Syracuse University in 2018 with a degree in Sport Management and can’t wait for summer to start.
