Meet Our Staff

Alyssa Pecorino

Executive Director

Originally hailing from the west end of Long Island, Alyssa has spent the last 20 years in the camping industry in almost every conceivable position, in addition to being a camper at various camps in NY and CT. She has an undergraduate degree in American Studies from the University of Mary Washington, a master’s degree in Special Education from Hofstra University and master’s degree in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University. She has worked at various special education schools as a teacher and as an administrator. In addition, she has been an adjunct professor at various colleges and universities and has spoken at numerous conferences on special education.

She brings a love of all things camp, including a camp dog! Most recently she accepted the National Elenor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence at the National American Camping Association conference.

Alyssa can’t wait to dive into the magic of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck and continue to enhance the wonders this amazing place brings to children and adults of all ages.

Johneen Feehan

Office Manager

Johneen joined the Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck family as Office Manager in 2006. A proud mother of three grown sons, Johneen served active roles in the Patchogue Youth Athletic Association as well as her children’s PTA, Cub Scouts and soccer and baseball leagues. Former executive secretary for Chase Manhattan Bank Credit Card Fraud Investigations, Johneen worked part-time as a computer aide in the Patchogue-Medford School District before joining the family at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.

Judy Kamer

Health Director

A lifelong resident of Center Moriches, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck has been a part of Judy’s life for as long as she can remember. She received her nursing license in 1989 and has been working with the special needs population since the late 70’s. She has been with the Camp as their nurse and Health Director for over 20 years.

In 2015, Judy was awarded a Long Island Health Hero award by the Long Island Business Association for her work with the Camp.

Judy’s greatest joy in working with the Camp is seeing the positive impact on a camper and their family.

Judy is a single mother to a beautiful, bright and caring young woman and grandmother to the light of her life.

Jesse Watson

Maintenance Manager

Jesse Watson has been the maintenance manager at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck since 2012. The work the Jesse and his staff does paves the way for a fun and safe stay for all of the campers.

Outside of work Jesse is also full-time student who is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences. His hobbies consist of mostly outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and traveling to new places.