Experience

Hillel at Miami University

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2020 - 3 years 5 months

  Oxford, Ohio, United States Build a long-term strategic plan and lead the drive to successful implementation. Develop and grow Hillel’s financial resources to align with the needs of the strategic plan. Engaging and re-energizing the Board of Directors and cultivating a diverse set of stakeholders. Inspire and empower pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus. Create strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests. Develop and… Show more Build a long-term strategic plan and lead the drive to successful implementation. Develop and grow Hillel’s financial resources to align with the needs of the strategic plan. Engaging and re-energizing the Board of Directors and cultivating a diverse set of stakeholders. Inspire and empower pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus. Create strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests. Develop and nurture staff and student interns, leadership and general student population by effectively managing the team and providing growth opportunities. Act as a leader and convener of community every day, as well as during times of celebration and challenge. Connect Hillel at Miami University to the International Hillel movement and other national initiatives and programs. Show less



Camp Ramah in Wisconsin

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Wisconsin, United States Oversee, develop, and grow social media presence during summer camp season. Responsible for capturing and uploading pictures of campers during the different activities and managing the Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. Researching social media trends to grow unique interactions across various social media channels. Tell the story of Camp Ramah Wisconsin to segmented populations that upholds the values and spirit of camp.



Jewhungry, the Blog

• Creator, Recipe Developer, Writer

  • May 2011 - May 2022

  Greater Los Angeles Area Built online community of over 16k followers and growing Provide Jewish education and engagement opportunities nationwide resulting in increase of monetization of site Recognized by Jewish media outlets as top 10 Jewish influencers to follow Partner with international brands such as West Elm, Tnuva, and Naot to highlight Jewish lifestyle and build brand recognition Recipes featured in Kveller.com, The Kitchn.com, Cosmopolitan Magazine, LA Weekly, and Miami New Times Top 5… Show more Built online community of over 16k followers and growing Provide Jewish education and engagement opportunities nationwide resulting in increase of monetization of site Recognized by Jewish media outlets as top 10 Jewish influencers to follow Partner with international brands such as West Elm, Tnuva, and Naot to highlight Jewish lifestyle and build brand recognition Recipes featured in Kveller.com, The Kitchn.com, Cosmopolitan Magazine, LA Weekly, and Miami New Times Top 5 finalist in The Kitchn's "Best of Blogger" awards Winner of This American Bites "Recipe of the Year", 2014 Show less



Milken Community School

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Health and Wellness

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area Responsible for leading all team members tasked with the health and wellness of 600 students Partner with all academic departments, assistant principals, and college counseling to deliver 80% proactive social-emotional curriculum to all upper school students Provide budget oversight for all related programs, preparing, managing, and administering, along with key staff, annual departmental budgets, and program plan for each fiscal year Serve as lead mental health advisor for Principal's… Show more Responsible for leading all team members tasked with the health and wellness of 600 students Partner with all academic departments, assistant principals, and college counseling to deliver 80% proactive social-emotional curriculum to all upper school students Provide budget oversight for all related programs, preparing, managing, and administering, along with key staff, annual departmental budgets, and program plan for each fiscal year Serve as lead mental health advisor for Principal's leadership team and other laity committees Maintains accurate case files and reports for 300 students while developing and producing strategic programming initiatives for student, faculty, and parent populations. Responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and education opportunities for all institution stakeholders Effectively use data to analyze impact and improve programming and operations Develop, implement, and evaluate campus-wide programs, policies, and procedures that create a culture of wellness Show less



Scheck Hillel Community School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Middle School Counselor

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  North Miami Beach Provide direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Complete assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families. Consult with other professional staff and outside agencies and other organizations. Develop and lead weekly small group facilitations with 6th and 7th grade girls focusing on building strong self-esteem and healthy body image Facilitate student involvement in appropriate remedial classes or alternative education… Show more Provide direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Complete assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families. Consult with other professional staff and outside agencies and other organizations. Develop and lead weekly small group facilitations with 6th and 7th grade girls focusing on building strong self-esteem and healthy body image Facilitate student involvement in appropriate remedial classes or alternative education programs. Participate in multidisciplinary activities for selected students by contacting and meeting with special education staff members. Develop and teach socio-emotional learning curriculum Show less



Anti-Defamation League

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Of Education

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

  *Direct and oversee all aspects of the regional A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute school and community programs and Holocaust education programs. *Coordinated regional special events and projects including program launches, campaigns, and conferences *Developed training agendas based on regional anti-bias assessments and personally conduct training sessions and workshops



People's Community Services

• Summer Field Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  * Developed and coordinated summer youth advocacy camp for area youth ages 8 - 15 * Carried out all aspects of recruitment and marketing for camp * Recruited and jointly supervised volunteer high school counselors



JCUA

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Outreach and Education

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

  * Supervise full/part-time professional staff and the programs they run which include the Nadiv Jewish Social Justice Teaching Fellowship, the Rabbinical Student Fellowship, and Associate Division programming * Jointly manage the Judaism and Urban Poverty Program - a comprehensive middle-school curriculum delivered via synagogue schools * Oversee administration of large-scale community programs including the Immigrant Justice Freedom Seder, as well as smaller member-focused programs… Show more * Supervise full/part-time professional staff and the programs they run which include the Nadiv Jewish Social Justice Teaching Fellowship, the Rabbinical Student Fellowship, and Associate Division programming * Jointly manage the Judaism and Urban Poverty Program - a comprehensive middle-school curriculum delivered via synagogue schools * Oversee administration of large-scale community programs including the Immigrant Justice Freedom Seder, as well as smaller member-focused programs like Shabbat Dinners, Text Study Group, and special programs * Implement community organizing and advocacy campaigns, special events, and dialogues within synagogues and the broader Chicago-area Jewish community Show less



Hillel International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Graduate and Professional Schools Program Director

  • 2004 - 2006

  Chicago, Illinois, United States •Initiated, developed and implemented women’s activities related to the young adult and undergraduate Jewish community. •Developed strong working relationships with others serving young adult population, including graduate student activities offices and professional staff, Jewish faculty at each school and relevant professionals from synagogues and other organizations throughout the community. •Initiated and coordinated mentoring opportunities for Jewish law and medical students… Show more •Initiated, developed and implemented women’s activities related to the young adult and undergraduate Jewish community. •Developed strong working relationships with others serving young adult population, including graduate student activities offices and professional staff, Jewish faculty at each school and relevant professionals from synagogues and other organizations throughout the community. •Initiated and coordinated mentoring opportunities for Jewish law and medical students. •Produced publicity materials for all programs and events and organized bi-annual fundraising activities, ensuring that these activities were within the budgetary constraints.

• Jewish Student Life Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2004

  Athens, Georgia, United States •Coordinated campus publicity and marketing programs, including flyers, calendars, brochures, Internet communications and newsletters •Responsible for all student programming by supporting, advising and facilitating the student leadership board as well as other student groups and ensuring the coordination of the Hillel and campus calendars. •Responsible for recruiting student participation in bithright Israel December 2003 and strengthen the students’ relationship to both Israel and… Show more •Coordinated campus publicity and marketing programs, including flyers, calendars, brochures, Internet communications and newsletters •Responsible for all student programming by supporting, advising and facilitating the student leadership board as well as other student groups and ensuring the coordination of the Hillel and campus calendars. •Responsible for recruiting student participation in bithright Israel December 2003 and strengthen the students’ relationship to both Israel and Hillel. One of trip leaders.



Shorashim

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Madricha

  • 2004 - 2006