RAD Camp was created to empower people, shining a light on each as an individual with unique and amazing abilities, regardless of disability, diagnosis or description! In 2014, RAD Camp held it’s first Camp and we never looked back.
Our Story
With over 40 years of joint experience working in the special needs community, Katie Webb Brundige and Meghan Clem knew there could be a place where everyone would feel accepted, people would be acknowledged for the amazing humans that they were, caregivers would get support they so desperately need, and the youth in the community would have a life-changing volunteer experience. RAD Camp was created to accomplish this vision. It’s powered by a passionate, strong volunteer community that truly believes the world needs a little more RAD! We are excited to welcome you into the RAD family and share our passion and purpose with you.
Who We Serve
Campers
Serving adults, teens and children, RAD encourages independence, growth, and most importantly fun and friendship. We serve all genders, ethnicities and developmental disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and more!
Caregivers
We strive to offer much-deserved respite to the incredible caregivers of our campers. By providing consecutive days and nights of care to their loved one, accessible programs in the safety of their own home, and access to a wide-array of partners and resources, they can take a break and rest-assured their camper is having the time of their life and getting the very best care.
Community
No matter who you are, or where you are, we would love to welcome you to the RAD Family! We are an all-inclusive community of your biggest fans, greatest supporters and best friends! From camps and club to zooms and social media groups, there are endless ways to connect, join and participate with RAD. Look no further, you have found YOUR people!
Leadership
Staff
Katie Webb Brundige
Co-Founder, Executive Director of Awesome {Programming}
Katie loves cookie dough more than cookies, would wear Lululemon all day, and swears that exercise is therapy (also, shopping!). She believes in dreaming big, working hard and making the impossible, reality! Katie received her degree in Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management from San Diego State University. Alongside Meghan, she owns and operates Intertwined, a successful events and social media company. She began working with people with special needs as a volunteer and now has more than 20 years of experience in the field. Her passion for those with awesome abilities has led her to the loves of her life: RAD Camp and all those it serves, her husband, a fellow RAD Volunteer, and their two adopted sons who have special needs.
Meghan “Megz” Clem
Co-Founder, Executive Director of Awesome {Development}
Your biggest fan and our biggest motivator, Megz is always a bit too loud, a lot-bit energetic and just the right amount of cool! She tells everyone they “rock” because, obviously, they do! She believes in the power of spreadsheets, knowing (and shouting) your worth and that she was secretly meant to be a free safety for the USC Trojans football team! She has been working in the special needs community for nearly 25 years as a Volunteer, Communications Director and Fundraiser. She received her degree in Public Relations from, you guessed it, USC! After meeting Katie in high school while volunteering, the friendship turned into a lifelong partnership where they have developed successful businesses and founded RAD to give back to the community they cherish! Meghan and her husband stay busy chasing around their twin boys and little girl!
Lauren Moore
Associate Director
Lauren is a huge believer in kindness, to-do lists, stretching and essential oils! She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for ALL people to shine! She received her degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and is a professionally trained dancer and choreographer. She began volunteering with RAD in high school and worked for an arts foundation for four years before returning to Camp, following her heart’s calling to make a bigger impact in the community! She oversees programs and events, supports communication and development, and manages community outreach for RAD. When she’s not making magic happen for RAD, she is a certified Yoga instructor getting her zen on with her amazing husband and adopted pup!
Board Members
Steve Shanahan
Board Chair
Former Mayor, City of La Palma and President, Honored Occasions & Infinity Lighting
Dino Savant
Vice Chair
President/CEO, Brand Growth Inc.
Matt Belfanti
Wealth Advisor, RSM US Wealth Management
Suzi Brown
VP of Communications, Disneyland Resort
Tim Coughlin
Director of Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
Jeanne Hoffa
President, Coast PR Group
Paul Irving
Founding Partner, Praetorian Advisors, LLP
Gerard Jensen
Executive Director of Technical Services, Gilead Sciences Inc.
Elizabeth Lee
Assistant General Counsel, Acrisure, LLC
Tami McClary
Southern Region ADM, Smart & Final
Paul Nolta (Treasurer)
Senior Vice President, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Michael Trotter
Attorney & Founding Partner at Carroll, Kelly, Trotter & Franzen
Honorary Board Members
Rick Lewis
Partner, CommonWealth Partners
Bill Shumard
President/CEO, Special Olympics Southern California
John James Nicoletti
SVP, Brand Communications, InStride
Rand Sperry
CEO, Sperry Equities and Sperry Commercial
Advisory Committee
Kasia Givenrod
Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Brea Olinda Unified
Stephanie Hopkins
Christian Service Director, Mater Dei High School
John McKeehan
Vice President, Retirement Plan Services, Lincoln Financial Group
Kelly Ryan
Business Operations Manager, Foursquare
Tony Roberts
Vice President of School Relations, JSerra Catholic High School
Cory Scott
Founding Attorney, CMS Business Law, APC
Timothy L. Strader III
Associate Banker, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Andy Strandquist
Vice President, Retirement Plan Counselor, Capital Group, American Funds
Junior Board of Directors
Melanie Beecher
Chair
Abby Ryan
Vice Chair
Carson Caldera, Emma Faulkner, & Mary Ryan
Foundations
Bella Coughlin, Kam Attia, Victoria Gurol, & Michelle Stauber
Volunteer Training
Katie Stephens and Tommy Stephens
Staff Training
Bucky Bascale and Nathan Savant
Community Relations
Missy Clark and Carly Laines
Programming