Experience

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  Camp laurel south

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Parent/administrative liaison

  Parent-administration relations for over 700-campers at residential summer camp. Structured and planned programming and scheduling for the summer.Developed the camp promotional video overseeing the production and staffing and compiled information for website.

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  The jewish federations of north america

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Intern

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Intern

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  Jewish community relations council of new york

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2007

  Intergroup relations

   Developed online training programs and distance learning courses for community professionals. Recruited and identified leaders from across the U.S. and Israel. Coordinated mission on coalition building for Israeli professionals. Facilitated Emergency Preparedness Teleconferences with American and Israeli experts. Organized breakfast/ fundraiser for 400 people, achieving target fundraising goal of $50,000 through direct solicitation and corporate sponsorship. Created 20 youth and media workshops for over 300 high school students. Recruited 20-workshop faculty from leading public relations firms and major news outlets, such as the New York Times. Developed marketing plan, executed a professional leadership steering committee and conducted membership drives for social welfare program aimed at creating a safe and supportive community for seniors.  Counseled client members of the single-family social care home pilot program for seniors. Show less

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  Coastal consulting, llc

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2009

  Manager

  Assist organizations in fundraising and event planning efforts.

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  Celebrate israel parade

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2015

  Consultant

  As a consultant to the Celebrate Israel Parade, I organize pre-parade receptions, securing venue, food, beverage, and entertainment all in kind from vendors. Also assist in coordinated celebrity participation and attendance for the parade and logistics prior to and on the day of the parade.

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  Hasc- the hebrew academy for special children

  Feb 2009 - May 2011

  Director, special projects & alumni relations

  Develop, direct, administer and coordinate all alumni affairs of the HASC Alumni Association. Plan and coordinate event--both social and fundraising.

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  Jewish center, young leadership committee

  Sept 2009 - May 2013

  Co-chair

   Co-Chair, Young Leadership Committee, Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Board Member, Administrative Committee

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  Kosher media network

  May 2011 - Aug 2015

  Director of sales, jmarketing connections

  Kosher Media Network (KMN), publisher of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine and JoyofKosher.com, the world’s largest kosher food and recipe community, announced a joint venture with jmarketing connections, a dynamic Jewish commerce and marketing company targeting the Jewish audience. Kosher Media Network is now the largest integrated media and marketing company targeting the Jewish and Kosher consumer engaging well over one million consumers annually. KMN and jmarketing connections can now reach over 200,000 monthly website visitors, 85,000 email subscribers and over 40,000 Facebook fans.The Kosher Media Network brands include: Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller website, magazine and food show, Joy of Israel with Jamie Geller, Quick & Kosher, jdeal, jblasts, Metroimma and Buy Israel Week. Show less

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  Jewish international connection new york (jicny)

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Development director

  JICNY Mission StatementJewish International Connection of New York fosters Jewish identity among young internationals, in their 20s and 30s, through diverse and inspiring Jewish experiences together with NYC Jews. This is achieved through 4 main categories of activities:* Jewish educational, cultural and Shabbat/Holiday experiences* Professional and social networking* Couples and parenting programs* Israel advocacy programs

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  Jewish community relations council of new york

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  Associate director of development
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  Touro college

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2022

  Director, philanthropic initiatives
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  Ohr torah stone

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Executive director, north america
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  Joseph kushner hebrew academy

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of development