Meet your JCUSA Unit Heads for 2026/2027
Orli Allon
Leeds
Orli had an unforgettable summer at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp in 2024. She loved working with campers and meeting people from all over the world, making it a truly memorable experience. Orli is a third-year student, studying Psychology at the University of Leeds. She is now excited to step into the role of a Unit Head for Leeds, where she looks forward to supporting her participants, helping them have the same rewarding and life-changing summer she experienced.
Alfie Playford
Leeds
Alfie had an incredible summer at Camp Tel Yehudah in 2025, and it quickly became an experience he’ll never forget. From the friendships he made to the moments he shared with his campers, camp gave him memories that will stay with him long after the summer ended. Now heading into his third year studying Psychology at the University of Leeds, Alfie is excited to take on the role of Unit Head for Leeds. He can’t wait to get to know this year’s participants, support them throughout the process, and help them start a summer that could be just as memorable as his own.
Anya Berg
Nottingham
After spending summer 2025 as a counsellor at Camp Wise, Anya experienced first-hand what makes camp such a unique and rewarding experience. From working with campers to becoming part of a close-knit community, it was a summer she won't forget. Now studying English and Creative Writing at the University of Nottingham, Anya is excited to be taking on the role of Unit Head for Nottingham. She is looking forward to meeting this year's participants, supporting them through the process, and helping them prepare for an unforgettable summer.
Grace Silvert
Birmingham
Grace started her camp journey in 2024 and recently completed her third summer at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. She initially started as a cabin counsellor overseeing a bunk of 12-year-olds. In 2025, she progressed to a unit head overseeing 13-year-olds, and most recently she oversaw the 10-year-old cohort. Over her time at camp, Grace has fallen in love with tradition, community and friendship, and is looking forward to sharing that with you! About to go into her final year at the University of Birmingham, she is so excited to share her love for camp, helping new participants, who are eager to start the journey to their best summer ever!
Josie Brownstone
Everywhere Else
In 2025, Josie spent summer at Camp Kingswood as a ropes counsellor, where she loved helping campers challenge themselves, build confidence, and make the most of every day. Alongside this, she worked closely with children with special needs, an experience that strengthened her passion for supporting young people and creating an inclusive environment. She’s a third-year student at the University of Leeds and is excited to be leading the Et Al Unit this year! Josie is looking forward to meeting this year's participants, sharing her camp experience, and helping them prepare for an unforgettable summer of their own.
Becca Pittal
Everywhere Else
Becca first experienced the magic of camp in 2022 at Pinemere Camp in Stroudsburg PA, where she spent 2 summers sharing her love for all things creative as a Media Specialist, before stepping into a leadership role as a Unit Leader for her final 2 summers. Alongside her time at camp, Becca studied Psychology in Education at the University of Birmingham, where she also became involved in all the amazing alumni opportunities JCUSA offers during the off-season. After graduating Becca continued with her love for the camping world as Program Coordinator for JCUSA, and now she helps others start their camp journeys too. JCUSA is a family, and camp is home, and Becca can't wait to give others a camp experience as transformative as her own.