Meet Your Staff
Deacon Stephanie Engel
Executive Director
Deacon Stephanie serves as Executive Director of Camp Onomia, where she stewards the people, land, and resources entrusted to the camp’s mission. With a background in outdoor and congregational ministry, she leads with both vision and care; guiding strategy, supporting staff and partners, and nurturing Onomia as a sacred place of formation and belonging.
Stephanie is passionate about hearing people’s stories and helping them discover how God is calling them to share love in the world. She hopes to cultivate a community where people are free to be themselves, find joy in faith, and deepen their connection to God and creation. She welcomes your hopes and dreams for how God is calling us forward together.
Outside of camp, Stephanie shares life with her spouse, Casey, their daughter, Amelia, and a growing number of cats. As a family, they enjoy board games, kayaking, zoo trips, and trying every flavor of gelato they can find.
Stephanie holds a Master of Arts in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary and is ordained as a Minister of Word and Service (Deacon) in the ELCA. She also serves as Curriculum Development Manager for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.
Sari Kroschel
Program Director
Rooted in a lifelong love of Creation that first took hold on the shores of Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center (NY), Sari Kroschel brings a deep passion for helping people recognize the living presence of God in their everyday lives. She currently serves as the Program Director at Camp Onomia, where she weaves together her love of the outdoors with her commitment to nurturing spiritual connection and a shared responsibility for caring for Creation. Her work centers on inviting people outside, cultivating wonder, and encouraging practices that honor the world God has entrusted to us. She shares life with her spouse, Jared, and their pets, who keep their home lively and full of joy.
