Experience

Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW)

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Professional leader of New York philanthropy that empowers women with financial need to complete a college degree, pursue their career goals, and achieve economic mobility • Partner with accomplished board and professional team to grant more than $3 million annually to cohort-based scholarship programs and research/advocacy projects, with a focus on public university systems • Work with Investment Committee and external asset management firm to manage endowment of approximately $70m •… Show more Professional leader of New York philanthropy that empowers women with financial need to complete a college degree, pursue their career goals, and achieve economic mobility • Partner with accomplished board and professional team to grant more than $3 million annually to cohort-based scholarship programs and research/advocacy projects, with a focus on public university systems • Work with Investment Committee and external asset management firm to manage endowment of approximately $70m • Broaden impact of JFEW's work by sharing its funding model and learnings through published pieces and public presentations • Build network of philanthropic, CBO and non-profit partners to collaborate on projects and advance shared goals of educational equity and economic mobility • Promote workplace and board culture of learning and growth, and self-reflection as an individual and organizational practice • Collaborate with lay leadership and external facilitators to plan and execute highly productive board retreats, planning and program assessment processes • Employ expertise in HR, legal, finance and other matters essential to day-day-day non-profit operations Show less Professional leader of New York philanthropy that empowers women with financial need to complete a college degree, pursue their career goals, and achieve economic mobility • Partner with accomplished board and professional team to grant more than $3 million annually to cohort-based scholarship programs and research/advocacy projects, with a focus on public university systems • Work with Investment Committee and external asset management firm to manage endowment of approximately $70m •… Show more Professional leader of New York philanthropy that empowers women with financial need to complete a college degree, pursue their career goals, and achieve economic mobility • Partner with accomplished board and professional team to grant more than $3 million annually to cohort-based scholarship programs and research/advocacy projects, with a focus on public university systems • Work with Investment Committee and external asset management firm to manage endowment of approximately $70m • Broaden impact of JFEW's work by sharing its funding model and learnings through published pieces and public presentations • Build network of philanthropic, CBO and non-profit partners to collaborate on projects and advance shared goals of educational equity and economic mobility • Promote workplace and board culture of learning and growth, and self-reflection as an individual and organizational practice • Collaborate with lay leadership and external facilitators to plan and execute highly productive board retreats, planning and program assessment processes • Employ expertise in HR, legal, finance and other matters essential to day-day-day non-profit operations Show less



Association for Jewish Studies

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2003 - Jan 2017

  Professional leader of largest learned society and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Jewish Studies scholarship and teaching. • Partnered with board leadership to professionalize and grow organization to position of stature within higher education community. • Steered organization through period of significant expansion, attaining 45% membership growth through major new programs and culture of responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. • Directed twelve… Show more Professional leader of largest learned society and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Jewish Studies scholarship and teaching. • Partnered with board leadership to professionalize and grow organization to position of stature within higher education community. • Steered organization through period of significant expansion, attaining 45% membership growth through major new programs and culture of responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. • Directed twelve successful annual conferences (about 1100 attendees each), distinguished by engaging presentation formats and extensive networking opportunities. • Spearheaded and managed organization’s strategic plan, working closely with consultant and Board of Directors to identify organization’s core programs and priorities. • Launched organization’s first development plan, in cooperation with consultant and board leadership. • Designed and implemented multiple grant-funded projects to support innovative research and public programming. • Expanded digital media platforms, including professional development webinar series and major re-design of AJS website to more effectively serve organization’s constituencies. • Collaborated with editors and publishers of AJS journal and magazine to ensure publications’ ongoing reach, relevance, and sustainability. • Advocated on behalf of organization, Jewish Studies, and the humanities to press, at conferences, and to public gatherings. • Held leadership roles in major national humanities organizations, forging close connections with higher education, humanities, and non-profit leaders across the United States. • Supervised grants, annual financial audit, and all other financial planning and reporting to ensure highest level of organization accountability and transparency. • Managed budget of $1,000,000 and staff of six employees, in addition to independent contractors. Show less Professional leader of largest learned society and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Jewish Studies scholarship and teaching. • Partnered with board leadership to professionalize and grow organization to position of stature within higher education community. • Steered organization through period of significant expansion, attaining 45% membership growth through major new programs and culture of responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. • Directed twelve… Show more Professional leader of largest learned society and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Jewish Studies scholarship and teaching. • Partnered with board leadership to professionalize and grow organization to position of stature within higher education community. • Steered organization through period of significant expansion, attaining 45% membership growth through major new programs and culture of responsiveness, creativity, and excellence. • Directed twelve successful annual conferences (about 1100 attendees each), distinguished by engaging presentation formats and extensive networking opportunities. • Spearheaded and managed organization’s strategic plan, working closely with consultant and Board of Directors to identify organization’s core programs and priorities. • Launched organization’s first development plan, in cooperation with consultant and board leadership. • Designed and implemented multiple grant-funded projects to support innovative research and public programming. • Expanded digital media platforms, including professional development webinar series and major re-design of AJS website to more effectively serve organization’s constituencies. • Collaborated with editors and publishers of AJS journal and magazine to ensure publications’ ongoing reach, relevance, and sustainability. • Advocated on behalf of organization, Jewish Studies, and the humanities to press, at conferences, and to public gatherings. • Held leadership roles in major national humanities organizations, forging close connections with higher education, humanities, and non-profit leaders across the United States. • Supervised grants, annual financial audit, and all other financial planning and reporting to ensure highest level of organization accountability and transparency. • Managed budget of $1,000,000 and staff of six employees, in addition to independent contractors. Show less



Bard College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor/Director of Jewish Studies

  • 2000 - 2003

  Director of Jewish Studies, 2001–2002 Co-Director of Jewish Studies, 2000–2001 Designed and taught courses in Jewish history and culture, Holocaust history, and American educational history. Supervised undergraduate theses and mentored students. Expanded Jewish Studies public events to broaden reach and visibility of program. Director of Jewish Studies, 2001–2002 Co-Director of Jewish Studies, 2000–2001 Designed and taught courses in Jewish history and culture, Holocaust history, and American educational history. Supervised undergraduate theses and mentored students. Expanded Jewish Studies public events to broaden reach and visibility of program.