The Student Board consists of the Student Executive Board, student chairpersons and Student General Board Members. Anyone is welcome to join this fun and dynamic board! The board represents students from every class year and an array of Jewish and non-Jewish interests and backgrounds. If you have an idea or an opinion (and we know you do!), join the Student Board for lively, productive, innovative meetings. All are welcome. Contact Student Board President, Dakota Johnston for the current meeting day and time.
Student Executive Board
President
Jacqui Walter (jwalter@uvm.edu) Vice President and KOACH Conservative Judaism on Campus Rep. Merissa Goldman (mgoldma@uvm.edu) Secretary Lora Miller (lcmiller@uvm.edu Treasurer
Leah Renert (lrenert@uvm.edu)
Student Chairs, Interns and Representatives Tzedek/Social Justice/Community Service Chair
Aviva Gottesman Engagement Chairs
Rachel Major (rmager@uvm.edu)
Sophie Case (shcase@uvm.edu) Shabbat and Holiday Chairs
Sarah Welch (sarah.welch@uvm.edu)
Rose Fierman (rfierman@uvm.edu ) Fundraising Chair
TBD MASA Israel Intern
Melissa Goraj (mgoraj@uvm.edu) Peer Network Engagement Interns
Alexandra Sherman ( amsherma@uvm.edu)
Natalie White (ncwhite@uvm.edu) Challah for Hunger UVM Chapter Reps. Natalie White (ncwhite@uvm.edu) Aurie Ben-Ezri Ravin (abenezri@uvm.edu)
Cat Hyman (cahyman@uvm.edu) AEPI (Alph Epsilon Pi) Rep. Jeff Rubin (jlrubin10@gmail.com) ZBT Rep.
TBD STAND (Students Taking Action Now Darfur) Rep. TBD VSI (Vermont Students for Israel) Rep.
Alan Borenstein (aborenst@uvm.edu) Student General Board There are over 30 members of the UVM Hillel Student General Board. New members are encouraged to join at all times. For more information please contact Student Board President Jacqui Walter at jwalter@uvm.edu
Professional Staff
Full Time Professional Staff Members
Susan Leff, Executive Director
Susan Leff joined the staff at UVM Hillel in January 2004. She is a graduate ('73) of Bennington College with a degree in Theatre. She holds a Master's in Education from UVM. She has been a resident of Burlington for 20 years and has 4 children. She sits on the Board of Temple Sinai in South Burlington where she has also taught 6th grade Judaica, and on the Board of Very Merry Theatre, a traveling children's theatre for whom she also designs and executes costumes. You can get in touch with Susan at 802 656-1145 or at director@uvmhillel.org.
Nellie Goodman, Director of Jewish Student Leadership
Nellie has been a staff member at UVM Hillel since September, 2006.She loves to meet new people, hang out with all different kinds of Jews, farm, dance and travel to awesome places. Nellie graduated from UMASS/Amherst in 2004 and worked at the Hillel Council of New England before spending a year in Israel and on a Jewish organic farm in CT. She is excited to be living in Burlington and working with the vibrant and growing UVM Hillel community. Nellie is always open to answering questions or having a chat about life. She especially loves to talk about spirituality, organic farming and how to stay true to one's life dreams and goals. You can catch Nellie at (802) 656-1153, nellie@uvmhillel.org or stop by the Hillel office to say hi!
Greg Yellin, Engagement Coordinator
Greg Yellin started as a staff member at the UVM Hillel in August of 2009. He joined our staff after graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in Jewish studies and World religions. Greg loves to cook, travel (he's been to 46 states), and go down the shore (to the beach if you're not from NJ). Before working at UVM Hillel Greg was a hebrew school teacher and USY/ Kadima advisor. He also really enjoys exploring cultural Judaism and finding out about peoples various customs and traditions. Greg is always up for a good chat, especially if it involves talking about last nights episode of Top Chef. If you have any questions for Greg or just want to chat you can reach him at greg@uvmhillel.org
UVM Hillel Community Board
The UVM Hillel Community Board consists of community members, professionals, parents, UVM alumni, staff, and faculty who bring expertise and experience in the areas of law, non-profit management, organizational training and development, and congregational and campus life. If you feel you would like to add your talents to this dynamic community board, please write to Susan Leff at director@uvmhillel.org.
Community Board Members
James Roblin (jroblin@roblininsurance.com)
Byron Murray (byrontmurray@gmail.com)
Shira Tabib
Barbara Panken
Mitch knisbacher
Yoram Samets
Michael Rosenberg
Location/Address UVM Hillel is located at Allen House, The Center for Cultural Pluralism 461 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05405 Please come visit us!
