Felicia Liss Block
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Esther Harper
Felicia was a one- of- a- kind. I still smile remembering how much fun we had working together at The Guggenheim, it did not even seem like work because she was so talented, witty, a quick study ( this was the beginning of her career), calm and wise, clever and creative. She is a real A+ which anyone who knows her well would tell you. I would hire her again tomorrow at the museum where I am now if she was local.
Valerie Oguss
I had the pleasure of working with Felicia during her formative years as an up-and-coming museum professional. At our very first meeting, I was immediately drawn to her enthusiasm, energy and natural talent as an educator. Felicia committed herself wholeheartedly to every task or duty assigned to her (from program development to staff management) and she quickly became my right-hand colleague. I had a clue that she would be accomplish big things!
Esther Harper
Felicia was a one- of- a- kind. I still smile remembering how much fun we had working together at The Guggenheim, it did not even seem like work because she was so talented, witty, a quick study ( this was the beginning of her career), calm and wise, clever and creative. She is a real A+ which anyone who knows her well would tell you. I would hire her again tomorrow at the museum where I am now if she was local.
Valerie Oguss
I had the pleasure of working with Felicia during her formative years as an up-and-coming museum professional. At our very first meeting, I was immediately drawn to her enthusiasm, energy and natural talent as an educator. Felicia committed herself wholeheartedly to every task or duty assigned to her (from program development to staff management) and she quickly became my right-hand colleague. I had a clue that she would be accomplish big things!
Esther Harper
Felicia was a one- of- a- kind. I still smile remembering how much fun we had working together at The Guggenheim, it did not even seem like work because she was so talented, witty, a quick study ( this was the beginning of her career), calm and wise, clever and creative. She is a real A+ which anyone who knows her well would tell you. I would hire her again tomorrow at the museum where I am now if she was local.
Valerie Oguss
I had the pleasure of working with Felicia during her formative years as an up-and-coming museum professional. At our very first meeting, I was immediately drawn to her enthusiasm, energy and natural talent as an educator. Felicia committed herself wholeheartedly to every task or duty assigned to her (from program development to staff management) and she quickly became my right-hand colleague. I had a clue that she would be accomplish big things!
Esther Harper
Felicia was a one- of- a- kind. I still smile remembering how much fun we had working together at The Guggenheim, it did not even seem like work because she was so talented, witty, a quick study ( this was the beginning of her career), calm and wise, clever and creative. She is a real A+ which anyone who knows her well would tell you. I would hire her again tomorrow at the museum where I am now if she was local.
Valerie Oguss
I had the pleasure of working with Felicia during her formative years as an up-and-coming museum professional. At our very first meeting, I was immediately drawn to her enthusiasm, energy and natural talent as an educator. Felicia committed herself wholeheartedly to every task or duty assigned to her (from program development to staff management) and she quickly became my right-hand colleague. I had a clue that she would be accomplish big things!
Experience
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American Society for Yad Vashem
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Westchester Reform Temple
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director, Jewish Learning Lab
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
-Support an experimental and nurturing environment where staff, educators and children explore Jewish learning creatively, joyfully and deeply.-Supervise JLL full time and part time staff and teachers of Grades K-12 (20-30 each year) to oversee their hiring, training and accountability for success in the classroom and beyond.-Develop and implement curriculum, programs and grants for the JLL with the larger synagogue community and, as appropriate, with local organizations. -Create and oversee JLL communications, both internal and external, in partnership with synagogue staff.-Partner with the senior team, JLL Staff and Clergy team to meet with parents, students and staff, answering questions and address concerns to foster an environment where we meet every student where they are. Show less
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Assistant Director, Jewish Learning Lab
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2021
Westchester Reform Temple (WRT) offers opportunities for Jewish growth through thoughtfully conceived programs for our entire community supporting the pillar of Talmud Torah- Learning. Grandparents, parents and children can all learn together. The Jewish Learning Lab supports students in grades K-12 to explore Jewish learning on the WRT campus and beyond.
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Consultant
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2017
Research, write, and project manage grants; develop educational materials; lead professional development trainings and focus groups; create budgets and oversee general finance tasks. Currently working with Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale, NY; Previous Clients: ArtsWestchester, White Plains, NY; Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY, Westco Productions, Inc., White Plains, NY, Center for the Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY. Research, write, and project manage grants; develop educational materials; lead professional development trainings and focus groups; create budgets and oversee general finance tasks. Currently working with Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale, NY; Previous Clients: ArtsWestchester, White Plains, NY; Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY, Westco Productions, Inc., White Plains, NY, Center for the Urban Environment, Brooklyn, NY.
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Special Projects Coordinator
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2014
The Special Projects Coordinator supports the diverse needs of the WRT community focusing on tasks and initiatives to further the WRT mission. Working directly with the congregants, Board of Trustees, Senior Rabbis, and committees of the Temple, essential responsibilities in this project-based position include, but are not limited to, materials development, marketing and communication initiatives, community outreach, program development and charitable giving opportunities. The Special Projects Coordinator supports the diverse needs of the WRT community focusing on tasks and initiatives to further the WRT mission. Working directly with the congregants, Board of Trustees, Senior Rabbis, and committees of the Temple, essential responsibilities in this project-based position include, but are not limited to, materials development, marketing and communication initiatives, community outreach, program development and charitable giving opportunities.
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Director of Special Projects
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Jul 2002 - May 2008
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Museum Education Specialist
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Jul 1998 - Jun 2002
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Guggenheim Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager, Public Programs
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1994 - 1998
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Weekend Educator
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1994 - 1995
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Education
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1995 - 1998
Bank Street College of Education
MS Ed, Education, Museum Education -
1990 - 1994
Vassar College
BA, Art History, History, Education
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