Meet Our Team | NEOC | Set in Nature. Rooted in Wonder. Bursting with Fun!

Joe Kahn Founder and CEO

Joe is the owner and founder of NEOC. If Joe had a superpower, he would want it to be manipulating time, presumably so he could fit more into a single, summer day. Joe loves the movie Shrek and enjoys doing skits around a campfire (although it is well known that his accents need work). Joe's wonderful memories of his camp experiences remind him all the time of the amazing impact camp has on children's lives and how important it is to make camp fun for both campers and staff. Before starting LIN... Joe is the owner and founder of NEOC. If Joe had a superpower, he would want it to be manipulating time, presumably so he could fit more into a single, summer day. Joe loves the movie Shrek and enjoys doing skits around a campfire (although it is well known that his accents need work). Joe's wonderful memories of his camp experiences remind him all the time of the amazing impact camp has on children's lives and how important it is to make camp fun for both campers and staff. Before starting LINX, Joe worked as a financial consultant for KCI and worked for McKinsey & Co in Boston; he was the COO/CFO of an eldercare startup and did turnaround work as well. Drawing on his business experience, his passion for teaching and desire to help children expand their interests, Joe created an innovative enrichment environment first of classes and then of camps in which children explore and experience new things and learn along the way. He has proven that children learn and retain experiences most notably in a fun based environment, which is the hallmark of NEOC. Joe is a board member of Camp Casco, which provides free camp experiences for children with cancer. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S.in Management, with a minor in Computer Science, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Joe is married and the proud father of two daughters.

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Meesh Hundley Executive Director of Camps

Michelle (Meesh) is our Executive Director of Camps. Meesh balances the needs of campers, staff and camp families all year long while continuing to bring innovative thinking to the NEOC of today and of the future. An avid hiker, Meesh has conquered the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and, closer to home, regularly hikes in New Hampshire. Meesh loves Crunchie bars and the movie Shrek. Put the two together, and it's a WOW for Meesh! Meesh has an extensive background in directing children's enrichme... Michelle (Meesh) is our Executive Director of Camps. Meesh balances the needs of campers, staff and camp families all year long while continuing to bring innovative thinking to the NEOC of today and of the future. An avid hiker, Meesh has conquered the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and, closer to home, regularly hikes in New Hampshire. Meesh loves Crunchie bars and the movie Shrek. Put the two together, and it's a WOW for Meesh! Meesh has an extensive background in directing children's enrichment programs. She is passionate about delivering superior customer service to families while ensuring that campers are having fun each day in a safe and supportive environment. Meesh is equally concerned about the day-to-day experience of the camp staff who, she believes, are encouraging and supportive role models for our campers. Everyday Meesh brings ingenuity and drive to create inclusive programs designed to unite and empower a diverse camper population. Meesh is a graduate of Framingham State University.

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Paula Fahy Camp Director

Paula is the Camp Director of NEOC. Paula oversees all aspects of the NEOC experience for campers, staff and camp families. In season, Paula also serves as the Resident Director for staff who are boarding. After attending circus camp and becoming a member of the Belfast Circus School, Paula saw how camp could open a child's imagination, creativity and fun while they discover new interests, talents, friendships and experiences. Paula enjoys swimming in the ocean even if the water is freezing... Paula is the Camp Director of NEOC. Paula oversees all aspects of the NEOC experience for campers, staff and camp families. In season, Paula also serves as the Resident Director for staff who are boarding. After attending circus camp and becoming a member of the Belfast Circus School, Paula saw how camp could open a child's imagination, creativity and fun while they discover new interests, talents, friendships and experiences. Paula enjoys swimming in the ocean even if the water is freezing cold. On land, she is always up for a game of slip and slide kickball or predator versus prey. If you come across any Cadbury's Marvelous Creations candy bars, know that they are Paula's favorites! Paula has twenty years of experience working with children in roles including teacher, camp counselor, assistant camp director, camp staff trainer, crisis center mentor, and social worker. She has developed and launched educational programs in Boston, New York, New Jersey, and Belfast. Paula is a strong advocate for empowering children and team members to make positive changes in themselves, the people around them, and their communities. Paula hails from Belfast in the North of Ireland. She is a graduate of Queen's University and has been awarded advanced degrees from the University of Bedfordshire.

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Monique MarshallVeale Director of Camper Care

Monique is the Director of Camper Care at NEOC. A theater lover, Monique's all time favorite campfire activity is performing skits. She enjoys playing badminton with friends and family and loves summer walks along the beach and trails in the Blue Hills. Having worked with children, adolescents, and families throughout her career, Monique strives to make sure every camper feels welcome and included every time they come to camp and and that they end the camp day with a smile. When not at camp, Mo... Monique is the Director of Camper Care at NEOC. A theater lover, Monique's all time favorite campfire activity is performing skits. She enjoys playing badminton with friends and family and loves summer walks along the beach and trails in the Blue Hills. Having worked with children, adolescents, and families throughout her career, Monique strives to make sure every camper feels welcome and included every time they come to camp and and that they end the camp day with a smile. When not at camp, Monique leads youth and family centered programming that provides academic enrichment, social emotional development, recreation, and after school care and education to participants.

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Nancy Lorusso Director of Customer Care

Nancy is our Director of Customer Care. During the camp season, Nancy is available by phone or chat to assist families with all of their NEOC related questions or concerns. Originally from Canada, Nancy has a special love for winter sports, especially hockey -- to watch, not play. If she had a superpower, it would be the ability to clone herself so that she could do two of her favorite activities at the same time! Prior to working at LINX, Nancy had a career in the hotel industry with a strong e... Nancy is our Director of Customer Care. During the camp season, Nancy is available by phone or chat to assist families with all of their NEOC related questions or concerns. Originally from Canada, Nancy has a special love for winter sports, especially hockey -- to watch, not play. If she had a superpower, it would be the ability to clone herself so that she could do two of her favorite activities at the same time! Prior to working at LINX, Nancy had a career in the hotel industry with a strong emphasis on customer service. Most recently, she was an elementary school Special Education Teaching Assistant.

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Amy Fuller Boyd Director of Marketing and Development

Amy is the Director of Marketing and Development for The LINX Companies. Amy was instrumental in bringing the idea of a nature based camp to life and helping to create the wonderful, unique place that is NEOC. When not at camp during the summer, you will find Amy kayaking, SUPing or swimming in the ocean. When you see Amy, ask her how to play Kubb! Amy has enjoyed a multi-faceted career which began with software engineering and took her on a path through software project management, website ... Amy is the Director of Marketing and Development for The LINX Companies. Amy was instrumental in bringing the idea of a nature based camp to life and helping to create the wonderful, unique place that is NEOC. When not at camp during the summer, you will find Amy kayaking, SUPing or swimming in the ocean. When you see Amy, ask her how to play Kubb! Amy has enjoyed a multi-faceted career which began with software engineering and took her on a path through software project management, website design and development, and business consulting. Along the way she became a mother of three. She holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Brown University.

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Shari Prussin Vice President and Director of Human Resources

Shari is our Vice President and Director of Human Resources. Having spent her childhood summers as a camper and counselor, Shari knows first hand the important role camp plays in fostering self-confidence and independence of both campers and staff. Beyond camp, Shari's favorite place is the beach. She loves summer evenings under the stars, preferably enjoyed with nightly ice cream. Shari previously practiced labor and employment law in New York and Los Angeles. Shari holds a J.D. from the Uni... Shari is our Vice President and Director of Human Resources. Having spent her childhood summers as a camper and counselor, Shari knows first hand the important role camp plays in fostering self-confidence and independence of both campers and staff. Beyond camp, Shari's favorite place is the beach. She loves summer evenings under the stars, preferably enjoyed with nightly ice cream. Shari previously practiced labor and employment law in New York and Los Angeles. Shari holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.

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Daniel Merriam Facilities Manager

Dan is our Facilities Manager and is an integral part of the NEOC Operations Team. You can see Dan's creativity and organizational talents in the builds he makes for NEOC, including our amazing s'mores cart! Dan helps to keep us running all year long and is never more than a walkie call away to lend a hand. If Dan could have any superpower, he wishes that he could fly. Imagine what he would see with a bird's eye view of NEOC's home at Elm Bank Reservatiion! Dan comes to us from a corporate backg... Dan is our Facilities Manager and is an integral part of the NEOC Operations Team. You can see Dan's creativity and organizational talents in the builds he makes for NEOC, including our amazing s'mores cart! Dan helps to keep us running all year long and is never more than a walkie call away to lend a hand. If Dan could have any superpower, he wishes that he could fly. Imagine what he would see with a bird's eye view of NEOC's home at Elm Bank Reservatiion! Dan comes to us from a corporate background and continues to be an entrepreneur via a mobile DJ and custom backyard game business.

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