the Stomping Ground Board
Jennifer Schmid
Board Chair
Liz Blaszkiewicz
Board Member
Mike Baker
Board Member
Salah Harris
Board Member
Board Members Emeritus
Jack Schott - Founder/ co creator
Sylvia Van Meertain - Founding Board member
Scott Arizala - Founding Board member
James Davis - Founding Board member
At Stomping Ground, our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s vision and ensuring we stay true to our mission of inspiring the next generation of radically empathetic decision-makers. The Board provides leadership, oversight, and strategic support, helping us grow sustainably while staying rooted in our core values.
We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, insight, and the countless hours they invest in making camp the transformative space it is today. Their commitment to fostering a strong and thriving community drives our mission forward.
Jennifer Schmid
Board Chair
Jennifer brings a unique blend of leadership and heart as Board Chair at Camp Stomping Ground. With a background running a yoga retreat center for 10 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff at a small healthcare marketing firm, she believes in the life-changing magic of camp. Having witnessed firsthand how Stomping Ground has transformed her own kids, she's convinced that places like this will change the world—one camper at a time!
To learn more about Jennifer, her occasional art practice, and what Jujube and Asahi are up to you can follow her on her insta @jenniferanandayoga
Liz Blaszkiewicz
Liz was lucky enough to meet Laura in 2008 when they worked together at Camp Stella Maris in Livonia, NY. Liz was eager to offer her skills to support Stomping Ground's mission and joined the Board in 2017. Liz currently leads digital engagement and fundraising strategy at Onword Communications, and lives outside of Detroit, Michigan with her husband, son Hugo, and cats.
Mike Baker
As the CEO and co-founder of RocNet Supply, Mike has had the privilege of building a company from the ground up, focused on delivering innovative network solutions for our clients. Leading a talented team, he has helped transform our business from a reseller of Green Market network equipment to a trusted partner offering cutting-edge technologies and services.
Mike’s passion lies in fostering growth — both for the business and the people within it — and navigating the challenges of a dynamic industry with a forward-thinking approach. He’s driven by the belief that strong leadership and collaboration create the foundation for sustained success.
Salah Harris
Salah Harris is the Student Development and Recruitment Coordinator at the SEAT Center (Social Enterprise and Training Center). Helping young people find a SEAT at the table through access to GED programs and paid job training, with Salah at the wheel, possibilities see no bounds. From Albany, New York he is 23 and studying Political Science & Public Policy at SUNY Albany!