Entwine Council

The Entwine National Council is an invite only non-board advisory body that provides programmatic guidance to Entwine professionals, helping ensure that Entwine’s programming remains relevant and impactful.  

Council members represent the diversity of the Entwine community and are chosen based on their unique expertise, experience, commitment to Entwine, and leadership potential.  

Entwine Council members participate in about eight virtual meetings per year. These meetings include Council-wide gatherings as well as specific pairings that align with an area of Entwine’s work where Council members partner directly with Entwine staff.  

Council Members will deepen their knowledge of JDC Entwine and support the development and growth of the organization through intimate touchpoints with staff.  

Council Members are recruited to represent and support a specific area of Entwine’s work (areas shared below) and will support this area of work for the duration of their Entwine Council experience.  

  • Marketing Unit 

  • Global Programs Unit 

  • Engagement Unit 

  • Organizational Development Unit 

  • Resource Development Unit 

  • Design Unit (Curriculum and Jewish Learning Development)  

  •  Data Unit

WHO ARE ENTWINE COUNCIL MEMBERS? 

Entwine Alumni who: 

  • Have substantive knowledge of Entwine from first-hand participation in local, national and global JDC Entwine programming.  

  • Demonstrated leadership within JDC Entwine and the Jewish world.  

  • Demonstrated commitment to leading and growing JDC Entwine and engaging others in JDC’s mission by participating in a minimum of three Entwine programs annually (virtually or in-person).  

  • Have professional or personal experience in an area of Entwine’s work. 

  • Think strategically and critically. Ideally, Members can offer specialized and critical insight.  

  • Are ready for a next – and significant step – in their journey with Entwine. 

  • Give a meaningful philanthropic contribution to Entwine’s alumni campaign.   

ENTWINE COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Commit to joining all calls.  

  • Invest time and effort into independent Council work outside of calls.  

  • Engage their networks to raise awareness of Entwine, and to support young leadership engagement and recruitment for Entwine programming.  

  • Participate in Entwine programming, even while serving on the Council.  

  • Strong advocates for JDC Entwine with stakeholders, Board Members, and partners.  

  • When asked assist with fundraising efforts on behalf of Entwine, in coordination with JDC staff. This could include attending meetings with potential donors.  

  • Make a gift to the Entwine Alumni Campaign.  

IMPORTANT DATES 

Candidates who are invited to apply for the Entwine Council’s 2026-2027 cohort will follow this selection timeline: 

  • July 21 – Application Opens  

  • August 17 – Application Closes  

  • September 8 – Notification of Application Status  

  • September 10-18 – Screening Call Period   

  • October 27 – Final Notification of Application Status  

Adam White

Entwine Council

Amit Gerstein

Entwine Council

Analucia Lopezrevoredo

Entwine Council Chair

Hannah Sachs

Entwine Council

Jared Bierbach

Entwine Council

Marissa Freeman

Entwine Council

Sophie Hearne

Entwine Council

Veronica Leifer

Entwine Council