Meet the Board – Camp Mujigae
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Guiding hearts, building bridges, and sharing Korean culture—one summer at a time. At Camp Mujigae, our Board of Directors is more than just a leadership team—they're a passionate group of volunteers who believe in the power of community, culture, and connection. Many of us started as campers, counselors, or parents and now give back to ensure Camp Mujigae continues to thrive for generations to come. We’re united by a shared love of Korean heritage, a commitment to creating joyful experiences for kids and families, and the belief that everyone deserves a place where they belong. |
Why We Serve
We serve on this board because we’ve seen the impact Camp Mujigae has on campers—how they laugh, learn, grow, and leave each summer a little more confident in who they are. We believe culture is a gift, community is a strength, and joy is a tradition worth passing on. Interested in Volunteering or Joining the Board? We’re always looking for passionate people who love Korean culture and want to make a difference. Whether you’re a former camper, parent, educator, or someone with fresh ideas and big heart—reach out! We’d love to connect. |
Vice President / Co Director:
Sarah Koenig
Sarah Koenig
Vice President / Co Director:
Peter Del Monico
Lives in: New York
How are you connected to Camp Mujigae?
As a former camper, it is an amazing feeling to now be bringing my own children to Camp MJG. I have lifelong friendships that were made at camp and the shared experiences have shaped my identity and perception. Camp MJG was vital in teaching Korean Culture to adoptees and created a network of friends in which we felt like the majority (at least for a few days a year). The unspoken bond of being adopted and Korean showed us that we had more similarities than differences.
Why would you like to serve as a Board of Director?
I have been involved with camp since the late 80s, as a camper, CIT, counselor, and have been serving on the planning committee and as a current board of directors member. Camp meant a lot to me growing up and I want to continue to pay it forward for the next generation of adoptive families.
What skills/experience do you have that would contribute to managing a thriving and successful organization?
I have been volunteering at a high level to assist with the planning and operations of camp for over a decade. I have done a little of everything and have stepped in multiple roles when needed.
Peter Del Monico
Lives in: New York
How are you connected to Camp Mujigae?
As a former camper, it is an amazing feeling to now be bringing my own children to Camp MJG. I have lifelong friendships that were made at camp and the shared experiences have shaped my identity and perception. Camp MJG was vital in teaching Korean Culture to adoptees and created a network of friends in which we felt like the majority (at least for a few days a year). The unspoken bond of being adopted and Korean showed us that we had more similarities than differences.
Why would you like to serve as a Board of Director?
I have been involved with camp since the late 80s, as a camper, CIT, counselor, and have been serving on the planning committee and as a current board of directors member. Camp meant a lot to me growing up and I want to continue to pay it forward for the next generation of adoptive families.
What skills/experience do you have that would contribute to managing a thriving and successful organization?
I have been volunteering at a high level to assist with the planning and operations of camp for over a decade. I have done a little of everything and have stepped in multiple roles when needed.
Secretary:
Elizabeth Frick-Verdine
Lives in: Colchester, CT
Tell us a little about your family:
My husband, Adam, and I delight in our five children. Our oldest two, Olive and Ingrid, are adoptees from Korea. Our younger three children are biological. Our house is chaotic, noisy, and tons of fun!
Where are you from?
I'm originally from Washington, MO
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae?
2023
Why do you return year after year?
Our entire family loves Mujigae! It's fun, informative, has lots of delicious food, and we've met the most amazing people there. We love learning more about Korean culture, and all of our children enjoy the camaraderie of camp.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
In my free time, I love spending time with our 35 animals (goats, chickens, ducks, cats, and a dog). I also LOVE reading any chance I can get, working on jigsaw puzzles with the kids, and sewing/crafts.
What is your favorite Korean food?
Bingsu!
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know.
When I was in high school, I drove a bright yellow Chevy pickup truck
Elizabeth Frick-Verdine
Lives in: Colchester, CT
Tell us a little about your family:
My husband, Adam, and I delight in our five children. Our oldest two, Olive and Ingrid, are adoptees from Korea. Our younger three children are biological. Our house is chaotic, noisy, and tons of fun!
Where are you from?
I'm originally from Washington, MO
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae?
2023
Why do you return year after year?
Our entire family loves Mujigae! It's fun, informative, has lots of delicious food, and we've met the most amazing people there. We love learning more about Korean culture, and all of our children enjoy the camaraderie of camp.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
In my free time, I love spending time with our 35 animals (goats, chickens, ducks, cats, and a dog). I also LOVE reading any chance I can get, working on jigsaw puzzles with the kids, and sewing/crafts.
What is your favorite Korean food?
Bingsu!
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know.
When I was in high school, I drove a bright yellow Chevy pickup truck
Member:
SK Reiser
Lives in: Pennsylvania
SK grew up in Averill Park and now lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Jason, two daughters, a son, and two dogs. She started going to Camp MuJiGae in 1988. She loves Camp MuJiGae because it's the only time of the year we [korean adoptees] are in the majority! During her downtime, she enjoys dance, music and plants. Her favorite Korean food is Doenjang Jiigae. Something you might not know about SK is she is a professional dancer and educator for many years and recently switched gears to be a scientist.
SK Reiser
Lives in: Pennsylvania
SK grew up in Averill Park and now lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Jason, two daughters, a son, and two dogs. She started going to Camp MuJiGae in 1988. She loves Camp MuJiGae because it's the only time of the year we [korean adoptees] are in the majority! During her downtime, she enjoys dance, music and plants. Her favorite Korean food is Doenjang Jiigae. Something you might not know about SK is she is a professional dancer and educator for many years and recently switched gears to be a scientist.
Treasurer:
Mike Mohr
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family - I live in East Hampton, CT with my wife Tina and daughter Maddie. We adopted Maddie from South Korea in 2010, when she was 13 months old. We enjoy kayaking, boating, hiking, and board games.
Where are you from? - Originally from NY, then moved to NJ, now in CT (since 1999).
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - 2012
Why do you return year after year? - We love the performances, the food, and the people. We have become friends with many families over the years, and enjoy spending time with everyone. Each year there is something different and fun. The picnic in 2019 was excellent, and we look forward to being able to see everyone again soon!
What do you like to do when you have free time? - When I have free time I like to go biking on a local rail trail. I also play with a pick-up soccer group from time to time.
What is your favorite Korean food? - Dolsot bibimbap
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - I was an extra in the movie Chasing Amy.
Mike Mohr
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family - I live in East Hampton, CT with my wife Tina and daughter Maddie. We adopted Maddie from South Korea in 2010, when she was 13 months old. We enjoy kayaking, boating, hiking, and board games.
Where are you from? - Originally from NY, then moved to NJ, now in CT (since 1999).
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - 2012
Why do you return year after year? - We love the performances, the food, and the people. We have become friends with many families over the years, and enjoy spending time with everyone. Each year there is something different and fun. The picnic in 2019 was excellent, and we look forward to being able to see everyone again soon!
What do you like to do when you have free time? - When I have free time I like to go biking on a local rail trail. I also play with a pick-up soccer group from time to time.
What is your favorite Korean food? - Dolsot bibimbap
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - I was an extra in the movie Chasing Amy.
Jenn Massameno
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family - We adopted our sons, Sammy (11) and Max (9), from Korea. We also have a pet bunny named Erik.
Where are you from? - We live in Wallingford, CT.
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - We have been attending Camp Mujigae since 2015.
Why do you return year after year? - Being at Camp Mujigae is a wonderful experience for my sons and me. I love that we get to learn about their Korean heritage, and we especially enjoy bonding with other families like ours.
What do you like to do when you have free time? - I love going to the beach in the summer and hiking in the spring and fall. I basically hibernate in the winter.
What is your favorite Korean food? - I love japchae with veggies and tofu (since I'm vegan.)
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - We homeschool (for real) and we are also trying to learn some Korean.
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family - We adopted our sons, Sammy (11) and Max (9), from Korea. We also have a pet bunny named Erik.
Where are you from? - We live in Wallingford, CT.
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - We have been attending Camp Mujigae since 2015.
Why do you return year after year? - Being at Camp Mujigae is a wonderful experience for my sons and me. I love that we get to learn about their Korean heritage, and we especially enjoy bonding with other families like ours.
What do you like to do when you have free time? - I love going to the beach in the summer and hiking in the spring and fall. I basically hibernate in the winter.
What is your favorite Korean food? - I love japchae with veggies and tofu (since I'm vegan.)
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - We homeschool (for real) and we are also trying to learn some Korean.
Lisa Napoli
Lives in: New York
Tell us a little about your family - I am married with 2 sons (ages 12 and 20) and 1 dog. Our dog was rescued and is an Australian Shepherd mix. Our family loves animals. My husband and I met in college at St. Bonaventure University. Our oldest son is a junior there now. We are all Bonnies fans! We enjoy the outdoors especially walking and hiking. We also enjoy playing sports and attending sporting events.
Where are you from? - New York (Hudson Valley)
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - We have attended Camp Mujigae since 2019.
Why do you return year after year? - We look forward to connecting with other families and learning more about Korean culture. We enjoy all of the fun activities and creating special memories that will last a lifetime.
What do you like to do when you have free time? -During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, walking my dog, reading and yoga.
What is your favorite Korean food? -Korean pear and cucumber salad with pine nut dressing
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - I studied ballet and jazz as well as played soccer for many years.
Lives in: New York
Tell us a little about your family - I am married with 2 sons (ages 12 and 20) and 1 dog. Our dog was rescued and is an Australian Shepherd mix. Our family loves animals. My husband and I met in college at St. Bonaventure University. Our oldest son is a junior there now. We are all Bonnies fans! We enjoy the outdoors especially walking and hiking. We also enjoy playing sports and attending sporting events.
Where are you from? - New York (Hudson Valley)
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? - We have attended Camp Mujigae since 2019.
Why do you return year after year? - We look forward to connecting with other families and learning more about Korean culture. We enjoy all of the fun activities and creating special memories that will last a lifetime.
What do you like to do when you have free time? -During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, walking my dog, reading and yoga.
What is your favorite Korean food? -Korean pear and cucumber salad with pine nut dressing
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. - I studied ballet and jazz as well as played soccer for many years.
Parent Programming:
Christopher Finn
Lives in: Massachusetts
Tell us a little about your family:
I live in Saugus, Massachusetts with my wife Erica and son Alex (the Great!). We adopted Alex from South Korea in 2019 when he was days from turning 2 years old. I enjoy playing and officiating hockey (youth, high school and college) as well as playing guitar.
Where are you from?
Originally I grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae?
2022
Why do you return year after year?
Being at Camp Mujigae is an amazing experience for my entire family. Each year we get to learn a little bit more about Alex's Korean heritage and reconnect with other families who have a similar shared adoption story. For Alex, it allows him the opportunity to connect with friends and others that "look like him". Camp is the highlight to the start of Summer for us and Alex especially can't wait to return each year.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
When I have free time I like to play sports, improve my guitar playing skills, and watching Alex excel at his sports.
What is your favorite Korean food?
Beef Bulgogi
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know.
I played hockey on the ice (twice) at TD Garden (Boston Bruins Home Rink)
Christopher Finn
Lives in: Massachusetts
Tell us a little about your family:
I live in Saugus, Massachusetts with my wife Erica and son Alex (the Great!). We adopted Alex from South Korea in 2019 when he was days from turning 2 years old. I enjoy playing and officiating hockey (youth, high school and college) as well as playing guitar.
Where are you from?
Originally I grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae?
2022
Why do you return year after year?
Being at Camp Mujigae is an amazing experience for my entire family. Each year we get to learn a little bit more about Alex's Korean heritage and reconnect with other families who have a similar shared adoption story. For Alex, it allows him the opportunity to connect with friends and others that "look like him". Camp is the highlight to the start of Summer for us and Alex especially can't wait to return each year.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
When I have free time I like to play sports, improve my guitar playing skills, and watching Alex excel at his sports.
What is your favorite Korean food?
Beef Bulgogi
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know.
I played hockey on the ice (twice) at TD Garden (Boston Bruins Home Rink)
Robin Masheb
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family. I live with my husband, Joel Rudikoff, and our son, Eli (15). Our older son, Benjamin (20), attends Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
Where are you from? We live in North Haven, CT, and our home is near a beautiful mountain range called Sleeping Giant State Park. Eli was born in South Korea.
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? We have been attending Camp Mujigae since the summer of 2017, including virtually in 2020 and 2021 and winter Family Camp in 2023.
Why do you return year after year? We return because of the amazing connections Eli has made and our close bonds with other Mujigae families.
What do you like to do when you have free time? I love to hike Sleeping Giant on Sundays, roll and eat gimbap, go to the gym with Eli, and watch old TV series with Ben.
What is your favorite Korean food? Gimbap of course!
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. I am a clinical psychologist, Professor and researcher. People are surprised to learn that I was the only female computer science major at my college.
Lives in: Connecticut
Tell us a little about your family. I live with my husband, Joel Rudikoff, and our son, Eli (15). Our older son, Benjamin (20), attends Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
Where are you from? We live in North Haven, CT, and our home is near a beautiful mountain range called Sleeping Giant State Park. Eli was born in South Korea.
When did you start coming to Camp Mujigae? We have been attending Camp Mujigae since the summer of 2017, including virtually in 2020 and 2021 and winter Family Camp in 2023.
Why do you return year after year? We return because of the amazing connections Eli has made and our close bonds with other Mujigae families.
What do you like to do when you have free time? I love to hike Sleeping Giant on Sundays, roll and eat gimbap, go to the gym with Eli, and watch old TV series with Ben.
What is your favorite Korean food? Gimbap of course!
Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. I am a clinical psychologist, Professor and researcher. People are surprised to learn that I was the only female computer science major at my college.