Day Camp Staff
Gaby Matheu
Gaby MatheuYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Will be studying Political Science at the University of Virginia
Fun fact: She’s never broken a bone!
Ramsey Smith
Ramsey SmithYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Trinity Christian School
Fun fact: She plays volleyball and basketball for her high school!
Gabi Hansen
Gabi HansenYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Education at George Mason University
Fun fact: She has been cheering her entire life!
Mia Guebara
Mia GuebaraYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Rising Junior at St. John’s High School
Fun fact: She was a camper at Congo for 8 years!
Sammie Auclair
Sammie AuclairYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Student at University of Mary Washington
Fun fact: She has been with Congo since she was a camper in P1!
Noorah Aldaghlas
Noorah AldaghlasYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Rising Junior at Justice High School (formerly JEB Stuart)
Fun fact: She was a camper for 5 years!
Rebecca Kindling
Rebecca KindlingYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Working towards her Masters in Elementary Education at George Mason University
Fun fact: She ran cross-country and track all four years of high school!
Grant Hayley
Grant HayleyYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Rising Senior at Falls Church High School
Fun fact: Plays baseball for his high school!
Joe Kaht
Joe KahtYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Rising Junior at St. John’s College High School
Fun fact: He’s been at Congressional since P1!
EJ Gregorio
EJ GregorioYears working at Congressional Camp: 6
Studying Business at Liberty University
Fun fact: She loves watching sunsets!
Truman Lisk
Truman LiskYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Rising Junior at Washington-Lee High School
Fun fact: Plays the cello!
Hannah O’Malley
Hannah O’MalleyYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Attending Virginia Tech in the Fall
Fun fact: Loves to run and play lacrosse!
Leo Proano
Leo ProanoYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Philosophy and Sociology at University of Bristol
Fun fact: He lived in Italy for the first 3 years of his life! Che grande!
Erin Horrigan
Erin HorriganYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Senior at Bishop O’Connell High School
Fun fact: She has red hair and blue eyes – a combination that only 1% of the world’s population has!
Julian Anderson
Julian AndersonYears working at Congressional Camp: 5
Planning to attend George Mason University in the Fall
Fun fact: He has been a part of the Congressional family for 18 years!
Sophia-Cristelle Javier
Sophia-Cristelle JavierYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Falls Church High School
Fun fact: She has been diving her whole life!
Will Hajjar
Will HajjarYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Biotechnology at James Madison University #godukes
Fun fact: He was interviewed by John Oliver on The Daily Show (many years ago)!
Mercy-Grace Francisco
Mercy-Grace FranciscoYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Health Administration at Old Dominion University
Fun fact: She’s 4 ft 11 in!
Spencer Collart
Spencer CollartYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Washington-Lee High School
Fun fact: He earned his Pilot’s License before his Driver’s License!
Lorenzo Proano
Lorenzo ProanoYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Sociology and Statistics at University of Bristol
Fun fact: His parents have the same middle name!
Kevin Guillen
Kevin GuillenYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Rising Junior at Bishop O’Connell High School
Fun fact: Favorite past time is going to trampoline parks!
Harrison McBride
Harrison McBrideYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying International Politics at Georgetown University
Fun fact: He is passionate about running and biking!
Madeleine Cooper
Madeleine CooperYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Yorktown High School
Fun fact: Has the voice of an angel, and uses it to sing in choir!
Julia Pisani
Julia PisaniYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Psychology at University of South Carolina
Fun fact: She was a student at Congressional School for 8 years. Go Colts!
Maddy Chichester
Maddy ChichesterYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Rising Senior at St. John’s High School
Fun fact: She was a camper for 5 years!
Sergio Jimenez
Sergio JimenezYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Elementary Education at George Mason University
Fun fact: He is a pug enthusiast. Woof!
Emily Schloss
Emily SchlossYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Rising Senior at Chantilly High School
Fun fact: She collects pygmy goats. That IS fun!
Lauren Holmes
Lauren HolmesYears working at Congressional Camp: 5
Studying Environmental Studies and Geology at Oberlin College
Fun fact: LOVES volleyball!
Katie Joiner
Katie JoinerYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Senior at The Madeira School
Fun fact: Plays tennis; will one day be in the US Open (probably.. maybe)
Jessica Soforenko (photo coming soon!)
Years working at Congressional Camp: 2
Studying Data Analytics at Emory University
Fun fact: Classic Rock enthusiast!
Isaiah Bayliss
Isaiah BaylissYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Rising Senior at Bishop Ireton High School
Fun fact: He dreams of playing baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Mason Muskett
Mason MuskettYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Studying Interior Design at East Carolina University
Fun fact: She has 42 cousins
Amir Faris
Amir FarisYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying International Affairs at Northern Virginia Community College
Fun fact: He can juggle 8 bowling pins at once! Talk about skill!
Hunter Hechtkopf
Hunter HechtkopfYears working at Congressional Camp: 5
Studying Public Relations at Radford University
Fun fact: He is the highest scoring player in his Laser Tag league
Jade Rossner
Jade RossnerYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Yorktown High School
Fun fact: She loves to play volleyball
Ally Van Balen
Ally Van BalenYears working at Congressional Camp: 6
Studying Elementary Education at Radford University
Fun fact: She has a pet dolphin that resides in Nassau, Bahamas
Caleb Hassell
Caleb HassellYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Justice High School
Fun fact: He was born in Stuttgart, Germany
Evan Seklecki
Evan SekleckiYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Global Conservation at George Mason University
Fun fact: He once lived in an igloo for two months. Chilly!
Radith Mollah
Radith MollahYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Washington-Lee High School
Fun fact: He walked away from a 70-ft fall, unscathed! Glad you’re okay, Radith!
Alex Konstantin
Alex KonstantinYears working at Congressional Camp: 10
Working towards his Master’s in Elementary Education from James Madison University
Fun fact: He is an air-bongo connoisseur.
Jordan Merkel
Jordan MerkelYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Physical Therapy at George Mason University
Fun fact: He is currently working on a superhero novel to take down Marvel.
Levi Herrera
Levi HerreraYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Biology at George Mason University
Fun fact: He has a son named Oso. Oso has four legs.
Teddy Tesfaye
Teddy TesfayeYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech #gohokies
Fun fact: He once built a computer from scratch.
Maygan Melancon
Maygan MelanconYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Studying Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: Jason Mraz taught her how to play the ukulele.
Clinton Anane
Clinton AnaneYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Fun fact: He LOVES rap
Solongo Bayarmaa
Solongo BayarmaaYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Studies at The College of William & Mary
Fun fact: She met Lebron James in 7th grade.
Dylan Van Balen
Dylan Van BalenYears working at Congressional Camp: 10
Just graduated from Longwood University
Fun fact: He is a very good cook – giving Guy Fieri a run for his money.
Danah Esteban
Danah EstebanYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Physiology at George Mason University
Fun fact: Loves hiking and reading (but not at the same time).
Emily Baldez
Emily BaldezYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Senior in high school, and wants to attend Virginia Tech
Fun fact: She is a power lifter!
Clayton “Yogi” Hamburg
Clayton “Yogi” HamburgYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studied Classic Acting at George Washington University
Fun fact: He has acted in Shakespearean Festivals all around the country. To thine own self be true!
Marife Baragano
Marife BaraganoYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Biology and Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: She turned down an offer to play basketball in Europe to pursue a career in medicine.
Marem Atef
Marem AtefYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Information Technology at George Mason University
Fun fact: She has been doing martial arts for 15 years!
Olivia Shawish
Olivia ShawishYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Music and Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: Loves to hike and play cello (at the same time).
Raven Carter
Raven CarterYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Studying Business Marketing at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: She is a cheerleader at VCU. Go Rams!
Tanipa Thomas
Tanipa ThomasYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Studied School Counseling for K-12
Fun fact: She has a twin sister. Double trouble!
Katie Pacak
Katie PacakYears working at Congressional Camp: 2
Studying Kinesiology at the College of William & Mary
Fun fact: Basketball is her favorite sport! She likes the way she dribbles up and down the court!
Jeff Pineda
Jeff PinedaYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Studying Advertising at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun fact: He played soccer for his previous college.
Pat Reilly
Pat ReillyYears working at Congressional Camp: 4
Studying Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State
Fun fact: He is a die hard Astros fan.
Nate Doehnert
Nate DoehnertYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Studying Criminal Justice at Ohio State University
Fun fact: He has saved someone’s life!
Eric Creely
Eric CreelyYears working at Congressional Camp: 6
Studying Finance and Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University
Fun fact: He’s an Eagle Scout. Tie those knots, Eric!
Pat Billett
Pat BillettYears working at Congressional Camp: 10
Working towards his Master’s in Secondary Education at Marymount University
Fun fact: He is fluent in German and movie quotes. His favorite movie is Heavyweights.
Lisa Humfelt
Lisa HumfeltYears working at Congressional Camp: 3
Studying Drama Performance at Hofstra University
Fun fact: She used to work at the National Zoo.
Mira Gruber
Mira GruberYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Psychology and Philosophy at JMU
Fun fact: She’s an identical triplet. Two’s company, but three’s a PARTY!
Molly Haugen
Molly HaugenYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Senior at Marshall High School
Fun fact: She loves hashbrowns more than anything!
Bailey Redler
Bailey RedlerYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Rising Junior at Fairfax High School
Fun fact: She’s a fraternal twin!
Dami Alao
Dami AlaoYears working at Congressional Camp: 1
Studying Psychology at Christopher Newport University
Fun fact: He has participated in numerous pole vaulting competitions!
Justin Tamayo
Justin TamayoYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as a lifeguard)
Studying Biomedical Engineering at Liberty University
Fun fact: He once bowled a 182!
Justin Muskett
Justin MuskettYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as a lifeguard)
Rising Senior at McLean High School
Fun fact: He is an avid jerky collector!
Max Maimone
Max MaimoneYears working at Congressional Camp: 2 (as a lifeguard)
Rising Senior at St. Anselm’s Abbey School
Fun fact: He has been swimming longer than he has been walking. Part man, part fish!?!
Jack Walker
Jack WalkerYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as a lifeguard)
Studying Cognitive Neuroscience at Marquette University
Fun fact: He’s a freelance photographer and an aspiring model!
Kelly Menna
Kelly MennaYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as a lifeguard)
Rising Junior at Yorktown High School
Fun fact: Photography is her favorite hobby!
Jorelle Gregorio
Jorelle GregorioYears working at Congressional Camp: 2 (as a lifeguard)
Rising Senior at Osborn Park High School
Fun fact: He is an aspiring architect, and a very talented guitar player!
Mia Buck
Mia BuckYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as a lifeguard)
Studies at James Madison University
Fun fact: She IS Mamma Mia! Here she goes again!
Moses Gregorio
Moses GregorioYears working at Congressional Camp: 1 (as Pool Director)
Studying Psychology
Fun fact: He loves biking, swimming, and playing basketball!