Our Leadership
People Behind the Mission
Changing culture begins with people willing to listen, learn, lead, and take action.
The Camel Project is built by educators, advocates, professionals, and community members who share a commitment to preventing bullying, violence, and the harm they can cause.
Rather than defining our leaders only by their titles or professional backgrounds, we invite them to share why this work matters to them personally.
Executive Committee
Leading the Work
Our executive leadership helps guide the mission, programs, partnerships, and future direction of The Camel Project.
Founder & Executive Director
Pamela Gockley
President / Executive Director and Founder of The Camel Project
"Our mission is to prevent and eliminate bullying. Confidence and self-awareness coupled with a strong support system are missing from our communities. Helping people understand that their words and behaviors have an impact and to understand the impact is our focus."
Luis Omar Guzmán
Vice-President of The Camel Project
"The Camel Project is important to me because society needs to do better. Bullying is a primitive behavior that leads to negative impacts on emotional, physical, and financial health. If not addressed, it can lead to increased vandalism, domestic abuse, mass shootings, suicide, among other problems. We as an evolving species need to create more awareness around the detrimental effects that bullying has on families, workplaces, and individuals of all ages. Today’s advances in technology have created more pervasive incidents of bullying. We need to elevate the dialog and increase the collaborative impact."
Brad Hartline
Treasurer of The Camel Project
"I work with and support the Camel Project because nothing is more important than personal safety. The Camel Project’s goal is to help keep people safe from emotional and physical abuse. Creating confidence and awareness is critical for healthy emotional development. If we can prevent bullying, our environment can be a safer, healthier place for everyone. Bullying can lead to a number of unwanted issues in society including harassment, abuse, violence, and suicide. What we say and do to each other has consequences. The Camel Project aims to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, bullying to make the world a better place."
Dean Hornberger
Secretary / Chief Technology Officer of The Camel Project
"Bullying is a growing issue as reflected in the increasing violence in our schools and the increasing awareness of sexual harassment in, and out, of the workplace. The Camel Project is attempting to address this issue both in schools and in society at large. As a board member, I look forward to assisting Pam and the other board members in combating this stain on our society."
Counsel
Guidance & Perspective
Ex officio, non-voting
Robin J. Gray, Esq.
The Law Office of Robin J. Gray and General Counsel of The Camel Project
"I resonate with the Camel Project as I was a victim years ago of bullying and domestic abuse. I see the consequences of bullying in the legal system when managing cases involving children and youth as well as custody and divorce cases as well as individuals in the prison system. If bullying and domestic abuse were prevented and yet better, eliminated, there would not be the number of complex emotional and legal issues currently facing the system today."
Board of Directors
Serving the Community
Our board members bring professional experience, personal perspective, and a shared commitment to the mission.
Lisa Pison
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center
"The mission of the Camel Project is so important to me because as a victim of bullying in my teenage years, I can relate to the students that I teach and see every day. It is important to spread the message of the Camel Project so that we can continue to raise awareness and stop bullying by spreading positivity and light. Words have such a powerful impact on one another and it's important that we use the right words. I am honored to be able to help the Camel Project in creating solutions for this ever-growing problem in our community."
Sheridan Walker
Reading School District and Event Coordinator for The Camel Project
More information soon.
Stephanie Warmkessel
"The Camel Project's mission to STOP Bullying is very near and dear to my heart. Over forty years ago, I experienced bullying first hand as a student growing up in our county school system. In today's fast-paced world and increasing technology, bullying behavior has grown tremendously. I am honored to be a part of this organization that wants to eliminate bullying entirely."
Carolann Westendorp
Business Solutions Officer at Jonestown Bank & Trust
"I met Pam Gockley at a networking event. We had not met previously and we hit it off immediately. We decided that we should meet for lunch so we could get to know each other. After hearing Pam’s story and the passion she has for anti-bullying I couldn’t help but feel the need to help with this very important initiative. I too had experience with bullying as my ex-husband is a bully and I understand how bullies are not just children but also adults. Being a target of a bully made me understand the need for education and programs to help reduce the amount of bullying in our community. I’ve been involved in many non-profits over the years and after meeting Pam I can say that her organization and her personality are one of the best matches I’ve made in a very long time. I am looking forward to a long relationship with both Pam and The Camel Project."
Advisory Committee
Community Perspective
- Lucia DeAngelo Customers Bank
- Nick Hill Bethany Children's Home
- Nancy Hughes Author
- Bryon C. Noon, Ed.D. Ankh Systems Consulting
A Little Camel Project Personality
Our Good Will Ambassadors
Even serious work needs a little personality. Meet Slinky and Laptop, our Good Will Ambassadors.
Get Involved
Be Part of the Change
Want to learn more about The Camel Project, our leadership, or how we can bring our programs to your organization or workplace?