Meet our Directors
Quality leadership is the foundation of our camp.
Gene Giammitorio
Director of Summer Programs
21st Summer
Gene Giammittorio graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources. Gene first began working for Congressional School in 2005 and has served in a variety of roles. He is a Wilderness First Responder. Away from Congressional, Gene likes spending time with his really big family, hanging out with his friends, hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and basically anything else outdoors.
Brittneigh McAvey
Director of Co-Curricular Programs
3rd Summer
Brittneigh McAvey brings over a decade of experience in education to our school. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has worked in diverse international settings. Prior to joining our team, Brittneigh served as a Specialty Manager in New York City and as a Deputy Program Director in Japan. Outside of her professional life, Brittneigh is an avid foodie who loves exploring the outdoors. She enjoys spending quality time with her wife and their two dogs.
Thomas Howard
Auxiliary Programs Manager
9th Summer
Thomas Howard stepped into the role of Auxiliary Program Manager in the Fall of 2024. Thomas is a familiar face at Congressional; he’s been an Extended Hours Counselor and has also worked with Congressional Camp for the past 8 summers. He recently graduated from William & Mary with a degree in Physical Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy. In his Auxiliary role with the PACE team, Thomas will supervise EHP in the Little School and manage the transportation program.
Levi Herrera
Auxiliary Programs Manager
11th Summer
Levi started on the EHP team in 2015, has worked both the school and camp front desks, and transitioned to Administrative Assistant in 2019. You can find him at the Big School front desk in the afternoons. Levi is currently pursuing a degree in Education with a minor in Science. On top of spending his time at Congressional, Levi is also the Head Coach of the boys Lacrosse team! While not at Congressional, Levi enjoys spending time with his best friend – his dog Oso!
Sergio Jimenez
Auxiliary Programs Associate
10th Summer
Sergio began working with Congressional as an EHP Counselor in 2015 and transitioned to the Day Camp staff the following year. Sergio has held a variety of positions with our school and camp programs. He currently serves as a P.E. Teacher during the school year and this past summer served as Director of our Travel Camp Programs. Sergio is currently pursuing a degree in education and acquiring his Personal Training certification. When not at work, Sergio enjoys biking, running, and hanging out with all 10 of his Guinea Pigs or reading his marvel comics.
