Tom Venturella Named New ECHS CAMP Emeritus Board Member

The Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.) is thrilled to share an update that celebrates leadership, legacy, and lasting impact within our community. At our November 2025 Board meeting, the C.A.M.P. Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of an Emeritus Board Member position – a new honor designed to recognize individuals whose exceptional contributions have shaped our organization’s growth and success. We’re especially proud to announce that longtime advocate and visionary leader Tom Venturella has been appointed as the very first Emeritus Board Member in C.A.M.P.’s history, a reflection of his unwavering dedication to empowering students and strengthening our mission for more than a decade.

For more details, read the full letter from C.A.M.P. Chairman Yago Gonzalez announcing this new position and appointment below:

Dear C.A.M.P. Partners and Supporters,

On behalf of the Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.), I am pleased to share an important update.

During our November Board meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of an Emeritus Board Member position to honor individuals whose contributions have had an exceptional and lasting impact on C.A.M.P. It is my privilege to announce that Tom Venturella has been appointed as the first Emeritus Board Member in our organization’s history.

For more than a decade, Tom has been a driving force behind C.A.M.P.’s development—expanding partnerships, increasing donor engagement, strengthening student support programs, and championing our mission throughout the community. His leadership and commitment have played a central role in helping countless students build a pathway to academic and career success.

We are grateful that Tom will continue to share his expertise and insights as we advance C.A.M.P.’s mission and strengthen our impact on the students we serve. He will remain an active and visible resource both inside and outside the organization—collaborating with our Board on strategic planning and future benchmarks, and engaging with our partners to support C.A.M.P.’s continued growth.

Please join me in congratulating Tom on this well-deserved recognition, and in thanking him for his extraordinary service to our students, our partners, and our community.

With appreciation,

Yago Gonzalez
Chairman, Board of Directors
Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.)