I enjoy guiding communities through big questions: Who are we? What do we hope to become? I’ve taken part in several strategic planning efforts in synagogues and across the Jewish community, and I try to bring a blend of vision, practicality, and honest listening. Good planning, in my view, grows out of values and relationships.

Whether designing new programs, guiding transitions, or reimagining what synagogue life can be, I work collaboratively with lay leaders and staff to foster a culture of intentionality and shared ownership.

Sustainable Jewish communities require both spiritual vitality and financial strength. I’ve helped lead successful annual campaigns, cultivated donor relationships, and partnered with boards to strengthen fiscal health and long-term stability. I believe fundraising is ultimately relational work: it’s about inviting people into a vision they believe in and helping them see the impact of their generosity.

I care deeply about sustaining communities where resources, leadership, and vision work together to support meaningful Jewish life for generations.

I thrive in collaborative environments and have been fortunate to work alongside talented clergy partners, educators, musicians, and lay leaders. My style is relational and facilitative: I listen carefully, help align people around shared goals, and encourage honest, respectful dialogue. I’ve led teams through challenging transitions, launched new initiatives, and cultivated partnerships across organizations and denominations.

Some of my most meaningful work has come from these collaborations—whether building creative worship experiences, strengthening inclusion, or developing new educational programs.

Leadership also means showing up for the broader community. I’ve served as President of the Rocky Mountain Rabbis and Cantors and sat on the boards of Jewish Family Service, JEWISHcolorado, ADL, and Ramah in the Rockies. I’ve participated in interfaith dialogue, volunteered in JFS’s food pantry, and joined clergy and activists advocating for the wellbeing of our neighborhoods and cities.

These experiences shape my belief that Jewish life and civic life are deeply interconnected—and that synagogues are essential partners in strengthening the wellbeing and moral fabric of the communities around them.