OWNER OF LIFESEEDS

Dave Burton founded LifeSeeds in 2001 with the goal of providing opportunities to improve collaboration and trust among team members and create a more positive and productive work environment.

Dave is an alumnus of Virginia Commonwealth University where he received his B.S. in Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from St. Joseph’s University.

A lifelong educator, Dave taught and coached for over 30 years, including health, leadership, and motivational courses at both the high school and collegiate levels. Dave is the founder and owner of LifeSeeds Summer Camp, which serves over 800 kids each summer.

Dave loves serving and helping others discover their purpose as both individuals and teams.

Through LifeSeeds, Dave and his team design and present team building and leadership programs that are both unique and inspirational.

Email Dave at daveburton@lifeseeds.net.

CAMP DIRECTOR

Leah Matusow is the new Camp Director of LifeSeeds Summer Camp for 2026. Leah is a Health and Physical Education teacher at Upper Dublin High School, where she also coaches basketball and softball.

Leah earned her Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from Penn State. She was heavily involved in student activities and served in a variety of leadership positions during her time at Penn State.

Leah has played and coached basketball internationally, winning 3 gold medals in the Maccabi Games. She is currently an AAU coach for Lexie Gerson Basketball. Leah is passionate about leadership and team building and loves to see individuals, groups and teams find their passions, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover their strengths through problem-solving initiatives.

ADMINISTRATOR

We are excited to welcome Alison “Ali” Rudl as the new LifeSeeds Camp Administrator. Ali is a devoted mother of four and passionate educator with over 20 years of experience inspiring young lives through innovative, hands-on programs.

Ali holds a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Bloomsburg University. For eleven years, Ali has developed and delivered a unique life-skills curriculum that combined sports and personal growth for preschool children.

For the past thirteen years, she has served as a camp administrator, team-building program director, and facilitator, designing dynamic programs that build collaboration, leadership, resilience, and confidence for participants of all ages.

Warm, creative, and deeply committed to nurturing potential, Ali helps children and teams connect, grow, and thrive through meaningful educational and adventurous experiences.