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
Staff
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 Senior Executive Advisor for JCC Association of North America. He previously was the organization’s chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO). Before joining JCC Association, he was … Continued
Jessica Posnock
Jessica Posnock is the program manager for JCC Maccabi®. She previously worked in development at Columbia/Barnard Hillel and was an intern for JCC Maccabi in 2019. The internship allowed her … Continued
Sawyer Schwartz
Sawyer Schwartz is the manager for Talent at JCC Association of North America. A graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, he earned a bachelor’s degree in management. He shares his … Continued
Miriam Lazewatsky
Miriam Lazewatsky is the controller at JCC Association. She is a New York State licensed CPA and previously worked in public accounting, specializing in audits of not-for-profit organizations. Miriam holds … Continued
Asher Newman
Asher Newman is the manager of data, measurement, and impact experience at JCC Association of North America. A graduate of The College of New Jersey, he earned a bachelor’s degree … Continued
Eli Pollack
Eli Pollack, manager, registration and operations, for JCC Maccabi®, has designed and developed teen activities and programs at 4Front Baltimore and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston, Texas. He is … Continued