Key Staff


Hilary Axtmayer »

Chief Executive Officer

Hilary Axtmayer has been involved with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp since 2001. Over the years she has served as a counselor, Executive Camp Director and most recently as Chief Program Officer, a role she has been in since 2019. She was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in Spring of 2026. Read more ›


Pádraig Barry »

Chief Strategy Officer

Pádraig Barry is the Chief Strategy Officer for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a role he has held since 2019. Prior to that, Pádraig spent five years as Camp's Chief Program Officer though his relationship with Camp and the network dates back more than two decades. Read more ›


Char Dalia Curry »

Chief Human Resources Officer

Char Curry has been an integral part of Camp’s finance and human resources teams since 1990, when she joined the organization as a part-time accountant. Today Char serves as Hole in the Wall’s chief human resource officer, where she maintains oversight of all employee matters. Read more ›


Nick Evageliou, MD »

Medical Director - Maryland

As Medical Director, Dr. Nick oversees all aspects of medical care at Camp, leading the development and operation of the infirmary to ensure that children with serious illnesses can safely participate in all programs. Read more ›


Robin Farrell »

Chief Development Officer

Robin Farrell joined the Hole in the Wall staff in March 2021 and is responsible for the oversight of all revenue sources and fundraising initiatives. Read more ›


David Nelson, MD FAAP, FAAEM »

Medical Director - Connecticut

Dr. Dave Nelson has been involved with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp since 1998.  He worked as a volunteer physician during the summer program for 20 years before becoming Camp’s medical director in 2019. He has also participated as a site visitor in the accreditation process of member camps in the SeriousFun Children’s Network. Read more ›


James Takami »

Chief Financial Officer

James Takami joined The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp staff in August 2022 and is responsible for oversight of the organization’s financial operations. Read more ›