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Meira (Meredith) Sperling is the Senior Mission Integration Engineer for Strategic Systems at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where she leads the rapid development and integration of complex systems. She previously held the role of Assistant Program Manager for Hypersonics, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and transitioning cutting-edge technology from concepts to delivered products. Meira has a […]

Nina Shenker has been a Director of the US JPMorgan Mutual Funds and ETFs since January 2022.  Prior to that she was Vice Chairman of the worldwide Asset & Wealth Management line of business of JPMorgan Chase. Nina was the global General Counsel for JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management from 2008 through 2016 and prior […]

Ariella Falack is a teacher of Tanach and Halacha at Yeshiva of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School. She graduated from Allegra Franco School of Educational Leadership in 2009, holds a Tanach Educators certificate from Herzog College, and a master’s degree from Azrieli Graduate School of Education and Administration. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at […]

Dr. Shana Erenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Libenu, which provides a lifetime of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential respite, and advocacy services. She is also the Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Education and a professor emeritus at Hebrew Theological College/Touro University in Chicago. Dr. Erenberg maintains a […]

Sharyl Ross, CPA, is a seasoned tax professional with over 30 years of public accounting experience, including time at a Big Four firm. A trusted advisor and strategic partner, she is deeply involved in her community, serving as Board President of Libenu and Treasurer of the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago.

Malka Levitansky is a fundraising and marketing specialist and coach with more than 20 years of experience in the Jewish nonprofit world.  Malka currently serves as Chief Development Officer for Midwest NCSY/JSU, where she focuses on foundation and major donor cultivation and stewardship.

Mrs. Tzivia Cohen is the founder and CEO of 14Minds, a marketing agency that specializes in strategic marketing for nonprofit organizations.

Mrs. Alexis Goldstein has worked in the Jewish communal sector for the last ten years with a focus on nonprofit strategy, development, and growth. Alexis is currently Vice President of Programs at Walder Operations where she manages the Chicago-based Walder programs – Walder Education, Walder Science, and Kehillah Fund. Previously, she served as Director of […]

Mrs. Sharon Pashkesz is a highly experienced educator and community leader, with a Bachelor of Education from Michlalah Jerusalem College. For over twenty-five years, she has been an integral figure in the Orthodox Jewish community of Budapest, Hungary. Sharon specializes in designing and delivering extensive adult education programs, focusing on halacha, philosophy, and spirituality. She […]

Elky recently retired from working as a court attorney in the NYS Supreme Court. For the past twenty years,  Elky has been working on raising awareness of the importance of proper pronunciation in tefillah.