Melissa Frey
Managing Director - URJ Camps and Immersives at Union for Reform Judaism- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Melissa is a singularly distinct transformational manager that’s able to build consensus and rally teams to solve the most complex issues. She’s a leader’s leader - people in high stakes scenarios look to her for mentoring as they tackle meaningful problems, build organizations, and launch new products. Those that are at the forefront of change in their communities have Melissa on speed dial. She has a distinct point of view on the world and works tirelessly to bring out the best in others, to make them goal oriented, and to harness culture as a driving force the creates material value.
Zach Newburgh
I had the distinct privilege of working for and learning from Melissa for close to five years. Melissa is a thoughtful communicator and expert doer. She is a meticulous and results-oriented community builder who makes all those with whom she works feel like partners in the mission. In my decade-long career in multiple startups and large enterprises, I still consider Melissa to be one of my greatest mentors and role models. I am confident that she will soon become one of yours, too.
LinkedIn User
Melissa is a singularly distinct transformational manager that’s able to build consensus and rally teams to solve the most complex issues. She’s a leader’s leader - people in high stakes scenarios look to her for mentoring as they tackle meaningful problems, build organizations, and launch new products. Those that are at the forefront of change in their communities have Melissa on speed dial. She has a distinct point of view on the world and works tirelessly to bring out the best in others, to make them goal oriented, and to harness culture as a driving force the creates material value.
Zach Newburgh
I had the distinct privilege of working for and learning from Melissa for close to five years. Melissa is a thoughtful communicator and expert doer. She is a meticulous and results-oriented community builder who makes all those with whom she works feel like partners in the mission. In my decade-long career in multiple startups and large enterprises, I still consider Melissa to be one of my greatest mentors and role models. I am confident that she will soon become one of yours, too.
LinkedIn User
Melissa is a singularly distinct transformational manager that’s able to build consensus and rally teams to solve the most complex issues. She’s a leader’s leader - people in high stakes scenarios look to her for mentoring as they tackle meaningful problems, build organizations, and launch new products. Those that are at the forefront of change in their communities have Melissa on speed dial. She has a distinct point of view on the world and works tirelessly to bring out the best in others, to make them goal oriented, and to harness culture as a driving force the creates material value.
Zach Newburgh
I had the distinct privilege of working for and learning from Melissa for close to five years. Melissa is a thoughtful communicator and expert doer. She is a meticulous and results-oriented community builder who makes all those with whom she works feel like partners in the mission. In my decade-long career in multiple startups and large enterprises, I still consider Melissa to be one of my greatest mentors and role models. I am confident that she will soon become one of yours, too.
LinkedIn User
Melissa is a singularly distinct transformational manager that’s able to build consensus and rally teams to solve the most complex issues. She’s a leader’s leader - people in high stakes scenarios look to her for mentoring as they tackle meaningful problems, build organizations, and launch new products. Those that are at the forefront of change in their communities have Melissa on speed dial. She has a distinct point of view on the world and works tirelessly to bring out the best in others, to make them goal oriented, and to harness culture as a driving force the creates material value.
Zach Newburgh
I had the distinct privilege of working for and learning from Melissa for close to five years. Melissa is a thoughtful communicator and expert doer. She is a meticulous and results-oriented community builder who makes all those with whom she works feel like partners in the mission. In my decade-long career in multiple startups and large enterprises, I still consider Melissa to be one of my greatest mentors and role models. I am confident that she will soon become one of yours, too.
Experience
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Union for Reform Judaism
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Managing Director - URJ Camps and Immersives
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Mar 2023 - Present
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The Gratitude Cafe
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Carmel, Indiana, United States
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Chief of Stuff
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Sep 2020 - Present
A boutique consulting firm focused on Leadership Development, Career Architecture, and Creative Design. www.thegratitudecafe.net A boutique consulting firm focused on Leadership Development, Career Architecture, and Creative Design. www.thegratitudecafe.net
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The Hillel Foundation at Purdue University
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
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Purdue Hillel Foundation
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West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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Development Director, Incoming Executive Director
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
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Union for Reform Judaism
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, URJ Kutz Camp
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Apr 2008 - Dec 2019
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Associate Director, NFTY: The Reform Jewish Youth Movement
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2012
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NFTY Director of Operations and Special Projects
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2008
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NFTYRegional Director, Northeast Lakes Region
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Jun 2000 - Jun 2005
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NFTY Regional Director, Texas/Oklahoma Region
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Aug 1999 - Jun 2000
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Education
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Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication Design -
1992 - 1994
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Typography
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