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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rabbinical and Graduate Student

  • Education

    • Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

      2022 -
      Master of Arts - MA Hebrew Letters, Title of Rabbi

      Activities and Societies: Reconstructionist Student Association board member

    • University of Oregon

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Anthropology

      Activities and Societies: UO Police Department Complaint Resolution Committee

    • The iCenter

      2024 -
      Master's concentration Israel Education

  • Experience

    • University of Oregon

      Sept 2016 - Jul 2021

      •Serve on a team with Academic and Career Advisors (ACAs) within an assigned Flight Path, in order to provide, educate and share in-depth knowledge of the career fields and opportunities connected to Flight Path majors, and ultimately, the relationship between career and major choice; and share knowledge of career readiness and employer/industry needs and trends by contributing to the professional development and training of ACAs •Provide career education to students, with learning outcomes geared toward introducing them and educating them about the world of work via group sessions, workshops, events, individual appointments and other service delivery methods•Provide industry-specific career preparation to students and educate them on resources and strategies (interview preparation, document review, application review, etc.), for applications to jobs, internships and graduate schools via group sessions, workshops, events, individual appointments and other service delivery methods •Prepare, organize and maintain appropriate resources, reports and assessment outcomes; use institutional data to report on student success and retention Show less Peer Leaders IN the Know (Peer LINK) is a University-wide Peer Advising Program. Peer LINK Advisors are undergrad students who support the Office of Academic Advising throughout the academic year, linking UO students with information, resources, and support. Peer LINK Advisors work in cooperation with Office of Academic Advising staff to help students create pathways to personal and academic success.Responsibilities include:-Offering drop-in advising hours in the Office of Academic Advising as well as various other campus locations. -Explaining general education requirements-Providing general guidance with course selection-Co-creating students’ course plans-Leading workshops-Helping students navigate campus-Connecting students with campus resources and academic support services-Helping students identify additional academic or co-curricular opportunities-Serving as a comfortable and continuous point of contact for other students Show less Researching socio-sexual behavior in a captive population of Japanese macaques with a high male skew (approx. 3:1 female to male) at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Research timeline:Spring term:-Attend weekly Primate Osteology Lab meetings-Continue literature reviews to supplement annotated bibliography-Watch documentaries on Japanese macaque behavior-Practice observations on squirrels 2018-19 Academic Year:-Data analysis (statistical) -Drafting for publication-Conference presentation (Undergraduate Research Symposium) Show less

      • Career Readiness Coach

        Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

      • Student Advisory Board Intern

        Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      • Student Director - Flight Crew

        Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Program Review Coordinator

        Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      • McNair Scholar

        Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

      • PeerLINK Peer Advisor

        Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Research Assistant - Primate Osteology Lab

        Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Get Explicit Facilitator

        May 2018 - Oct 2018

      • Prospective Student Flight Crew

        Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

      • Student Life Emerging Leader Intern

        Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Erb Memorial Union Board

        Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

      • Student Orientation Staff Member

        Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

      • Student Sustainability Center Event Assistant

        Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

    • Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls

      Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
      Facilities Chair

      -Coordinated accessible facilities for a regional leadership conference of over 400 students from the Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (PACURH) region

    • Residence Hall Association

      Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
      Programming Coordinator

    • NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

      Oct 2017 - Sept 2018
      NASPA Undergraduate Fellow

    • TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL OF EUGENE

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

      -Teaching in classrooms with 9-12 students in 2nd-7th grades-Assess student competencies to determine appropriate class placement-2021-2022 school year: Hebrew 1: Aleph-Bet Hebrew 2: Vowels and Syllables 7th grade cohort: Hineni: Showing Up for Our Lives Jewish Decision Making -Shadowing lifecycle events, non-profit management, and daily job functions of the Rabbi-Writing and delivering d’vrei Torah-Learning aspects of service leadingAdditional duties during Rabbi sabbatical (Dec. ’21-May ’22):-Preparing and leading weekly Torah study-Meeting with 6 b’nai mitzvah students to support d’var writing-Teaching bi-monthly family limmudim

      • Religious School Teacher

        Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Pre-Rabbinic Intern

        Mar 2021 - May 2022

    • PeaceHealth

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Chaplain Intern

      -Supported patients and families through spiritual and emotional ministry-Approached stressful situations with a calm and reassuring demeanor -Respond on-call to trauma situations -Completed 0.5 units of Clinical Pastoral Education

    • Hillel at Drexel University

      Aug 2022 - now
      Rabbinic Intern

    • Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun

      Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
      Lead Teacher

    • Gettysburg College Hillel

      Sept 2023 - now
      Rabbinic Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Big Ideas Award University of Oregon Division of Student Life Oct 2020 The Big Ideas Award honors an individual or group of individuals whose innovative idea has created significant change for students, the Division of Student Life, or the university. This award strives to celebrate not only the idea itself, but also the impact that the practical application of the idea has made. Nominees should be an individual or group of individuals who have demonstrated the ability to take initiative in developing a new or enhancing an existing program or service to meet the… Show more The Big Ideas Award honors an individual or group of individuals whose innovative idea has created significant change for students, the Division of Student Life, or the university. This award strives to celebrate not only the idea itself, but also the impact that the practical application of the idea has made. Nominees should be an individual or group of individuals who have demonstrated the ability to take initiative in developing a new or enhancing an existing program or service to meet the changing needs of the students, the division, or the university. Show less
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Sustainable Student Programming and Support Award Office of Sustainability and Division of Student Life Mar 2020 This award is meant to honor an individual, team, or departmental unit for student-focused programs, projects, or initiatives related to sustainability or that further sustainability. Not only does your project, the Free Professional Clothing Store, address environmental sustainability in the reuse of clothing, it also very importantly addresses and advances social equity for our students on campus who may have limited resources to invest in high-quality professional clothing for their… Show more This award is meant to honor an individual, team, or departmental unit for student-focused programs, projects, or initiatives related to sustainability or that further sustainability. Not only does your project, the Free Professional Clothing Store, address environmental sustainability in the reuse of clothing, it also very importantly addresses and advances social equity for our students on campus who may have limited resources to invest in high-quality professional clothing for their ventures into the work place. Show less
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      25 Ducks Award Emerald Media Group and Student Alumni Association May 2018 This award is bestowed upon individuals who show impressive leadership, innovation, and passion. These 25 diverse students come from a variety of major focuses, extracurricular involvements, and are affecting amazing change throughout the campus. They are some of the most driven and enthusiastic individuals within their programs and workplaces, and serve as an inspiration to all those around them.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Dean's List - 2018 For earning a 3.5 or higher term GPA.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Nontraditional Student Award University of Oregon Apr 2017 In recognition of the breadth and depth of experience and contributions made in addition to balancing other work and family responsibilities.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Student of the Year Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Feb 2017
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Outstanding Community Member (Gender Equity Hall) - 2017 For commitment to leadership and support within the gender equity community.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      RJ Hoyman Scholarship University of Oregon LGBT Education and Support Services Sep 2016 Given to students who excel in their contribution to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      Honor Award - 2016 For earning a 3.5 overall GPA.
    • Awarded to Mat W.
      President's List Honor Roll - 2010 For earning a 4.0 term GPA.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentee - PDX Pathways - Cohort 5

      Issued by Jewish Federation of Greater Portland on Jan 2021
      Jewish Federation of Greater PortlandAssociated with Mat W.

    • Student Career Development Knowledge Community Representative, Region V

      Issued by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education on Dec 2019
      NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationAssociated with Mat W.

    • Lifeline Operator

      Issued by Trans Lifeline on Nov 2015
      Trans LifelineAssociated with Mat W.

    • Habitat Restoration Team Member

      Issued by Ogden Nature Center on Jan 2016
      Ogden Nature CenterAssociated with Mat W.