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Lauren Magy

Lauren Magy is the PR specialist at JCC Association of North America. She previously served as director of PR and community engagement at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and press … Continued

Hadassah Nitzan

Hadassah Nitzan is the director of operations and outreach for JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®. She has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs, international relations, and project management … Continued

Orna Siegel, MJEd

Orna Siegel is the executive director of ElevatEd, housed at the JCC Association of North America. She has worked in the field of Jewish education for more than 20 years … Continued

Sasha Kopp, MAJE, MAJNM

Sasha Kopp is the senior director, education and engagement for ElevatEd. She previously worked as a senior consultant for early childhood and family engagement for The Jewish Education Project. She … Continued

Rebecca Furth

Rebecca Furth is the assistant program director for JCC Talent at JCC Association of North America. She previously held a variety of positions at the Charles H. Revson Foundation, most … Continued

Rabbi David Kessel

Rabbi David M. Kessel has served in senior executive roles at Hillel, BBYO, and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), transforming organizations that engage Jewish teens, college students, and young … Continued

Veronica Maravankin, Ed.M.

Veronica Maravankin is vice president of the Sheva Center for Innovation in Early Childhood Jewish Education and Engagement at JCC Association of North America. She previously served as the early … Continued

Aleksandra Palka

Aleksandra Palka is the executive assistant to the president and CEO at JCC Association of North America. An experienced administrative professional, she most recently worked with Rocco Di Spirito’s Kitchen … Continued

Marci Melzer

Marci Melzer is director, administration, at JCC Association of North America. She has more than 20 years’ experience in office and accounts management, operations, and administration. Most recently, she was … Continued

Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein is the chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO) at JCC Association of North America. He previously was the organization’s interim chief financial officer and vice president, Strategic Initiatives. … Continued