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Professional Experience

May 2021Present

StandWithUs | Chicago, IL

IsraelLINK Managing Director of Communications, Training, and Partnerships
  • Oversaw communication strategies, training, and outside partnerships, ensuring consistent messaging and branding
  • Directed professional development programs, organized educator workshops, collaborated on special presentations
  • Developed and executed social media, marketing, and PR strategies, and increased online engagement
  • Managed special presentations, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns
  • Trained staff in database use, generated reports, and ensured platform efficiency
  • Identified conference opportunities, curated partnerships, and contributed to departmental management

IsraelLINK National Associate Director for Leadership & Communications (Dec 2022 - Aug 2023)

  • Established and directed the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship, a professional development program for classroom teachers and school administrators
  • Successfully completed a comprehensive rebranding process, including developing a new teachers' manual 
  • Oversaw the design and construction of a new external-facing website and a subscription-based digital educational platform, contributing to an enhanced online presence and user experience
  • Acted as the project lead for external communications, marketing strategies, graphic design, and social media campaigns, effectively promoting the organization and its initiatives
  • Implemented new internal systems for project management and communications, streamlining workflows and empowering greater team collaboration
  • Served as hiring manager and direct supervisor for associate-level staff and paid interns 

IsraelLINK Midwest Regional Director

  • Led Midwest regional engagement, managing schools, stakeholder relationships, and educator training
  • Successfully wrote an expanded grant renewal for $1,060,000
  • Oversaw a portfolio of 95 educational institutions across the Midwest facilitating client relations and retention
  • Provided training and mentorship to 200+ educators
Jun 2018Jun 2020

Hillel Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI

Jewish Educator & Engagement Specialist, Springboard Ezra Fellow
  • Collaborated with student leaders from 12 colleges and universities in the Milwaukee area, resulting in two years of record-setting undergraduate engagement at a growth rate of 20% annually
  • Successfully launched the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), achieving a participation growth rate of 150% year over year
  • Wrote and received several grants for supplemental programs
  • Managed Shabbat and Jewish holidays services, as well as provided experiential Jewish learning for all Hillel activities
  • Served as the representative for the Jewish community, holding the position of campus minister for Marquette University Affiliated Ministry and co-chair of the Spiritual and Religious Communities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
May 2017Jun 2018

Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center | Jerusalem, Israel

Strategic Communications & Engagement Associate
  • Collaborated with the Director of Engagement and worked closely with the Executive Director to develop compelling external messaging for both short- and long-term programs
  • Created flexible template-based promotional materials to recruit program participants and showcase programmatic success to donors effectively
  • Disseminated news, events, and educational materials to USCJ-affiliated congregations, alumni groups, Hillel campus centers, and the global Jewish community through newsletters, social media channels, dynamic web platforms, and press releases
May 2009Aug 2015

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires | Englewood, NJ | Wingdale, NY

Off-Season Operations & Retreats Manager
  • Oversaw camp side operations and logistics during post-season use of the property, liason between guests and Camp
  • Supervised a team of 12 staff members 

Communications Coordinator

  • Headed the Digital Arts Group, supervising photography, video, and radio educational programs
  • Managed staff photographers and videographers, oversaw content creation and cataloging for digital and print promotional materials

Special Assistant to the Director

  • Assisted the Director and Associate Director with database development for sensitive camper and staff information
  • Established safety and security protocols for missing camper and intruder scenarios
  • Collaborated with the Registrar, Operations Manager, and Office Manager on various administrative tasks

Lay Leadership Experience

2013Present

Masorti On Campus | New York, NY

President & Co-Founder
  • Developed the organization's long-term vision and goals, aligning them with strategic planning initiatives
  • Led fundraising efforts, generating support by cultivating relationships with established national organizations
  • Established and maintained partnerships within the global Masorti (Conservative) movement
  • Facilitated effective campus and community outreach, including six national student leadership conferences, a multi-campus student fellowship pilot program, and a multi-campus micro-grant venture funding programs at 30 institutions
2018Present

MERCAZ USA, Inc. | New York, NY

Vice President
  • Executive Committee • Nominating Committee • Representative to the American Zionist Movement
  • Delegate to Extraordinary Zionist Congress (2023) & 38th World Zionist Congress (2020) 
2021Present

American Zionist Movement | New York, NY

Member, Board of Directors
2020Present

JamJews, Ltd. | Fayetteville, WV

Member, Board of Directors • Executive Committee
20192020

Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI

Member, Young Leadership Division Council
20142015

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | Paramus, NJ

Member, Jewish Community Relations Council • Israel and World Affairs Committee

Education

2024

Academy for Torah Initiatives and Directions (ATID) | Jerusalem, Israel

Rabbinic Ordination
2023

Yeshivat M'vakair Cholim | Cleveland, OH

Rabbinic Ordination
2018

Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel

Fellowship, Talmud and Jewish Philosophy
2016

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) | New York, NY

Fellowship, Talmud and Rabbinic Literature
2016

Binghamton University | Binghamton, NY

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Religious Studies

Licenses & Certifications

Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources | January 2024

Institute for Curriculum Services • Issued Jan 2024

Certificate in Values-based Education | December 2023

M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education

Certificate in Conflict Education | August 2023

The iCenter - Israeli Education Center

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) | February 2023

Project Management Institute • Issued Feb 2023

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | January 2023

IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™ (ICGB™) • Issued Jan 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA | December 2022 

National Council for Mental Wellbeing • Issued Dec 2022 · Expires Jan 2025