Joe Harris, Camp Owner
Joe is the nephew of Riverlea founder Betsy Umstead. He worked as a counselor during Camp Riverlea’s first summer and has remained involved ever since. He was the director from 2001-2022 and is still an active owner. He holds a BA and MAT from Emory University and a MPA from Georgia State University and began his career as a teacher. Joe is now an investment adviser in Atlanta, where he lives with his wife Fran during the school year. Joe is an avid golfer and started Riverlea’s golf program.
Amy Harris-Ambrosio, Camp Director
Amy is the great-niece of Camp Riverlea’s founder, Betsy Umstead. Amy attended Camp Riverlea from 5 to 12-years-old, was an Orc (Counselor in Training), and a counselor. She has a BA from Emory University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia. Amy has worked as a child and family psychotherapist, is a mom, and has run social skills groups. Amy is bilingual in Spanish and enjoys spending time in nature and practicing yoga.
Liz Hornick, Assistant Camp Director
Liz is a North Carolina native who, after working at camps across the country, is excited to create some Camp Magic closer to home. She has a BA from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MA from Appalachian State University where she pursued her passion to create meaningful experiences for her community and develop her skills as an outdoor professional. In her spare time, Liz enjoys catching the latest movie at the theatre and spending quality time with her loved ones.
Counselors
Around 40 well-qualified and energetic young people serve as counselors each summer. They are passionate about working with children, sharing their skills and knowledge, connecting with the campers, and making them feel special. Many counselors are former campers and Orcs who work at Riverlea for multiple summers, and many more are new to camp and bring with them exciting new ideas, interests, and talents. All staff members participate in pre-summer online training and a week-long orientation and training session before the start of camp. We are lucky to have such a diverse and dedicated group of counselors!
Interested in joining the Riverlea team? Check out our employment and volunteer opportunities!
