Experience

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Wilshire Boulevard Temple

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  -3rd Grade Religious School Teacher (Current)-4th and 5th Grade Religious School Teacher (2021-2022)-Creates and implements curriculum for Religious School class during the school year-Teaches about Jewish values and Holidays through creative and innovative lesson plans -Engages with Religious School team and works closely with colleagues to develop curriculum

• MAJNM Intern

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  -Facilitated and led an 8-week “WBT U First” program for professionals providing support, resources, and rituals for six different wellness realms -Composed a wellness infused weekly email to the entire WBTLA staff providing inspiration, resources, and tools to incorporate into their workweeks



Karsh Family Social Service Center at Wilshire Boulevard Temple

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• MSW Intern

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  -Conducted a research study to gather data from the staff to better understand the culture of care in the workplace and provide recommendations for improved well-being practices for long-term success -Implemented a 4-week psycho-education stress management group for 5 clients aiding them in developing individual mindfulness practices -Served as a case manager for 5 clients assisting them with housing, jobs, pre-natal care, and mental health services -Assembled a Los Angeles housing resource guide for staff to best support unhoused clients -Engaged 5 volunteers through a 4-week wellness program providing them a space to deepen their relationship with volunteering in relation to the wellness practices Show less



Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Social Work Intern at the Jona Goldrich Senior Center

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  - Managed a caseload of 15+ clients enrolled in the Holocaust Survivor Program - Conducted in depth intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and care plans - Connected clients to community resources and government agencies - Managed a caseload of 15+ clients enrolled in the Holocaust Survivor Program - Conducted in depth intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and care plans - Connected clients to community resources and government agencies



Congregation Micah

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Facilitator

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  -Prepared and led an 8-week "What's Jewish About Self-Care?" program for 20 synagogue congregants. -Worked with the Rabbi to deliver a meaningful and engaging experience via zoom. -Connected with participants in and outside of the program to ensure their experience was positive and inspired them to deepen their Jewish self-care practices. -Prepared and led an 8-week "What's Jewish About Self-Care?" program for 20 synagogue congregants. -Worked with the Rabbi to deliver a meaningful and engaging experience via zoom. -Connected with participants in and outside of the program to ensure their experience was positive and inspired them to deepen their Jewish self-care practices.



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Jewish Life and Wellness Programming at Vanderbilt Hillel

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  - Launch a "Self-Care & Judaism" program for students to learn what Judaismsays about self-care and wellness strategies that they can implement intotheir lives. Secured an $800 grant to fund this program.- Design a unique and individualized Jewish learning experience called "Ethicswith Emily" to ensure students space to explore how Judaism relates to theirlives as college students and beyond. Participation has grown from 3 to 32students over 3 years.- Oversee a student committee responsible for weekly Shabbat serviceprogramming in addition to all major and minor Jewish holiday programming.- Headed a Vanderbilt Hillel High Holiday virtual service experience thatincluded participation from over 50 students. Show less

• Vanderbilt Hillel Springboard Ezra Fellow

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  - Engaged 300+ students through programming and 1:1 relationship buildingwhile providing support as students navigate being Jewish in college.- Created "Ethics with Emily," a text-based Torah study program for studentsto explore how Judaism is relevant to their lives. Acquired two Springboardmicro-grants to make this program possible.- Orchestrated student-led High Holiday and Passover programming for 400+students.- Participated in the Hillel International Springboard Fellowship includingmonthly professional development calls and 5 in-person trainings. Show less



URJ Camp Coleman

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Head, Programmer, Counselor

  • May 2014 - Aug 2018

  - Supervised a group of 20 counselors, ages 17-20, and helped them develop communication, organization, and self-care skills in addition to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of campers ages 11-12. - Redesigned the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programming and mentored 40 - CITs throughout their transition from campers to counselors. - Developed educational and engaging programs for campers ages 11-17. - Strengthened leadership skills through Cornerstone and Olim Fellowships and influenced staff appreciation, creative programming, and collaborative artwork. Show less