Originally from Brookline, MA, Aleeza is Entwine’s Program Coordinator, Community Engagement. She joins Entwine after completing an AmeriCorps service year with City Year New York. She spent her time in a public school in Harlem, where she mentored 7th graders and facilitated programs for the school community. Aleeza holds a Bachelor of Arts from Muhlenberg College, where she studied psychology and public health. During her time at Muhlenberg, she led multiple boards, worked for the local JCC, and was part of the advancement team at the college. In her free time, she loves spending time traveling, hanging with friends and family, hiking, and going to concerts!

Amanda Stroiman serves as Entwine’s Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. She has five years of experience in the human service industry working with both non-profit organizations and large clinical mental healthcare organizations. In these roles, Amanda has translated best practices for data collection in research and clinical settings into practice and used trends in this data to improve program development and execution. She holds a Master’s in Social Work, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and soon to be a Ph.D in Social Work this year. When not working or finishing her dissertation, Amanda spends time with her miniature dachshund, Rudy, as well as cooking for friends and family, and exploring New York City.

Anastasiia (Ana) is originally from Ukraine. She has a BA in Psychology an MA in Non-Profit Management at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ana started her journey at Entwine as a participant of the Insider Global Trip to Nepal and the Inside Jewish Argentina LGBTQ Trip. After moving to Israel in 2019, Ana joined the Community Representatives program. Previously, Ana worked as Donor Relations Manager for the Federation of Jewish Communities in FSU. Back in Ukraine, Ana was a Moishe House Kyiv resident and worked with international organizations such as Hakhel Jewish Communities Incubator and BBYO.

Andrew Belinfante is a community builder and activist living in New York City. As the Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Development​ at JDC Entwine, he travels the world connecting global Jews and building awareness around humanitarian aid and disaster relief work. Andrew has a Master’s of Science in Education from Bank Street College of Education. While pursuing his Master’s Andrew worked full time at Mechon Hadar, a progressive Yeshiva in New York. Growing up with Type 1 Diabetes and an LGBTQ+ identity pushed Andrew to center the voices of the most marginalized and vulnerable in society. He has dedicated his work towards how we can better expand, and make more inclusive, the Jewish community we live in. An avid social justice activist and lover of Torah, Andrew has appeared in Huffington Post and Tablet magazine writing about the intersections of body positivity, grief, and disability through a Jewish lens. His ELI Talk, Reconciling My Body With Tradition, has been viewed over 25,000 times. He has served as a past board member on Keshet’s Young Leadership Board, was a UJA Federation Ruskay Fellow in 2018, and is a member of Schusterman’s ROI Community. Andrew is a marathon runner, a dedicated baker, and has a deep love for learning and connecting.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: I loved visiting Timisoara, Romania. I was moved by the fact that such a small place could feel so impactful. The streets were clean, the people were nice, and the pride of the people ran deep.

Angela Ladyzhensky, JDC Entwine’s Operations Manager, is a dedicated professional with a formal foundation in computer science and psychology. She’s spent over a decade revolutionizing operations for small businesses and startups across a variety of industries. With an unwavering commitment to organic change, Angela has been instrumental in cultivating positive and collaborative work environments. Her approach places a strong emphasis on cross-departmental collaboration, fostering cohesion that propels businesses towards success. Angela’s leadership style is marked by creating environments founded on trust and passion, empowering teams to unleash their full potential. Beyond the office, she enjoys cooking and loves weightlifting. Angela extends her impact beyond professional realms through mentoring, showcasing her commitment to making a positive difference. She loves going on adventures with her husband and spending time with her family.

Arezu is an explorer, traveler, and adventurous learner. A native Angeleno, Arezu grew up in the Iranian-Jewish community, with Jewish ritual and tradition deeply embedded into the fabric of her life. She studied History and Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and holds a master’s degree in Organization Leadership and Innovation from Hebrew Union College (HUC).

As JDC Entwine’s National Outreach Specialist, Arezu connects young adults with Jewish communities around the world Arezu is passionate about meeting new people, dynamic storytelling, and honoring cultures from around the world. In her free time, Arezu reads anything she can get her hands on, cooks her way through cookbooks, and attempts to perfect her tennis forehand.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: Mexico City. The energy there is overflowing. Plus, I’ve never eaten so good in my life!

Fun Fact or special skill: I’m a big geography nerd — I can spend hours staring at maps!

Ari Glasgow joins Entwine as an East Coast Community Manager based in New York. In this role he will work primarily with alumni of Entwine programs to ensure they remain engaged and involved after they travel with us. He will plan and attend events, cultivate lay leaders, meet regularly with our partners and community leaders in his region, and act as a group leader on Entwine’s week-long Insider Trips. Ari comes from a background in advertising and social media, where he worked as a copywriter on a range of healthcare campaigns. He is also a licensed NYC tour guide, a proud graduate of the William Esper Studio acting and speech conservatory, and a performer at comedy clubs like Second City. Ari graduated with a B.A in Sociology from Tufts University, where he was active at Chabad and Hillel, and served as President of his improv group. When he’s not working, writing or on stage, Ari enjoys reading fantasy novels, telling stories around the bonfire, playing basketball, and reminiscing about his summers at Camp Yavneh.

As the Director of Engagement, Arielle oversees Entwine’s strategic direction for bringing global awareness and transformative experiences to young adults around the world. Her passion for sustainable community development began as a volunteer in Nepal with Tevel b’Tzedek and continued as a JDC Global Jewish Service Corps Fellow at the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda. Arielle holds a B.A. in political science from Binghamton University, a Certificate in Jewish Leadership from the Spertus Institute and was a 2022 UJA Ruskay Institute Fellow. Arielle is based in New York City but can more often be found adventuring around the world.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: Estonia – Old Town is like Disney World!

Fun Fact or special skills: Arielle once bungee jumped off a 585 ft bridge in Nepal.

Diana Gómez joins Entwine as a Salesforce Administrator based in Atlanta, GA. Diana is captivated by continuous learning, efficiency, and has a strong background in operational optimization. She enjoys engaging in Salesforce community groups to learn and support others with their career paths. Outside of her passion for Salesforce, she enjoys cultural experiences through travel, many outdoor activities, and all things plant related.

Diana is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. With a passion for new cultures and adventures, Diana has lived and worked in five countries – Argentina, Bolivia, US, UK, and Israel. She has an undergraduate degree in environmental science and has worked in the development field (international, urban, and sustainable) since she graduated in 2015. During 2021-22, Diana was an Entwine Jewish Service Corps Fellow with the JDC GRID team in Jerusalem, working on projects ranging from women empowerment, Ag-tech implementation to alleviate food insecurity and poverty, health innovation, and disaster relief. She stayed in Israel after her placement and is now excited to be back with JDC Entwine as a team member! In her free time, Diana volunteers with WIZO and One Million Mentors, she enjoys hiking, exploring cities and nature, playing and listening to music, printmaking, going out to eat, and watching great films and shows, all with good friends and family.

Dina Mouyal received her BA in International Business and her Master’s in International Organizations from the University of Barcelona. As a student, Dina got involved in Jewish organizations such as WUJS, EUJS, KAHAL, Junction and JDC Entwine. Right before the pandemic she completed an Israel Government Fellowship in the European Department in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and founded FEJJE (Federation of Young Jews in Spain). During the pandemic, Dina started studying a BA in Law, has gained professional experience as Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Israeli Embassy in Spain, has completed the Zionist Leadership Academy program of KKL and WZO, got certified as a Words to Action ADL Trainer and worked as Spain, Italy and Portugal Director for BBYO. She recently became part of the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps and just now joined the JDC Entwine team as the new KAHAL Global Programs Manager!

Elissa Katz joins the JDC Entwine team with a passion for grant writing and program management in the Jewish communal space. Elissa lived in Haifa, Israel on an Urban Kibbutz for three years before serving as a JSC Fellow in her parents hometown, Odesa, Ukraine in 2016-17. Following an impactful summer at Szarvas International Summer Camp, Elissa managed youth and event programming for Union for Reform Judaism (NFTY) before shifting to the Russian Speaking Jewish space. Elissa followed her passion for the RSJ community and managed the Russian Speaking Jewish Outreach and Engagement Initiative grants at Foundation for Jewish Camp, supporting overnight camps, day camps and Federation partners in their effort to engage more Russian speaking families. She holds a dual degree in Elementary Education and Judaic Studies from the University of Hartford and strongly believes that there is always space in our lives to learn something new, whether it be a skill, perspective, or mindset. When she’s not working, Elissa is on the hunt for new recipes to cook, national parks to hike in, and delicious coffee to pour oat milk into.

Emily serves as JDC Entwine’s National Alumni Manager. She loves getting to share in meaningful Jewish experiences with Entwine’s alumni network and is passionate about facilitating connections across differences. She grew up in Massachusetts and found a love of Jewish community through her participation in summer camp and youth groups. In her first experience with Entwine, Emily served as a JSC @ Home fellow in 2021, helping the Jewish community of Mumbai, India stay connected virtually during a spike in the pandemic. Emily studied Public Relations and Global Studies at Hofstra University. She loves exploring new cultures — especially through food!

Emma is based in London and has formerly worked at St Albans Museums, Willesden Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Museum London. Emma started her career through the Teach First programme as a religious studies teacher for several under-resourced schools. She has previously been Shabbat co-chair for Limmud festival as well as being an alumnus of the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme.

Emma is an active member of her local shul, supporting environmental initiatives, as well as being an associate governor for a community primary school. Emma has a BA in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge.

As Director of Global Programs, Jenette oversees Entwine’s global immersive experiences including Insider Trips, the Jewish Service Corps Fellowship, the Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship and Insider Connections. Before joining Entwine, Jenette participated in the Masa Israel Teaching Fellows program, where she taught English in an underserved school in Netanya. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University in International Affairs and French Language and Literature and a Certificate in International Development from the University of British Columbia. She is currently adjusting to life in the suburbs outside of New York City with her husband, Leandro, and two-year-old son, Julian.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: Last year, I went to Tokyo and fell in love with the simultaneously refined/wacky culture. If JDC ever opens an office there, I’ll be the first volunteer!

Fun Fact or special skills: I serve on JDC’s Green Team and started a composting initiative, along with a few other colleagues, at our headquarters!

Joshua Mikutis is the Director of Design and Jewish Learning, Rabbinic Director of the Weitzman-JDC Fellowship at JDC Entwine. He was ordained from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; he also graduated with a Master in Jewish Nonprofit Management from the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he graduated from Haverford College with honors in Religion and History and with a minor in Russian from Byrn Mawr College. He lives in Seattle with his wife Anna and two children.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: Japan

Fun Fact or special skills: Joshua played bass in a MC Solaar cover band in college.

As the Special Projects Manager, Julia works closely with Entwine’s Executive Director to oversee key leadership programs and provides additional support in the executive unit. Julia is originally from outside of Chicago and took two gap years after graduating from high school where she lived in Brazil for a year and worked with AmeriCorps in Providence Rhode Island for a year. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and a Bachelor’s in Education Policy with a concentration in Educational Equality. During her time in college, she served as the Development Intern for the University YMCA for three years and was on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit. Julia loves hiking and eating good food.

Kata Rolf joins Entwine as an Immersive Learning Designer, based remotely in Minnesota. She has worked in progressive education since 2015 as an educator, consultant, and leader for schools, museums, and nonprofits. She has worked on a team creating a new master of education program for novice teachers, taught college students oceanographic research and leadership skills aboard a tallship, and coached leaders to create more innovative work environments. Most recently, she has worked as a management consultant supporting organizations through the change management process as they become more equitable. Kata earned a Bachelor’s in Biology from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and a Master’s in Education from the High Meadows Graduate School of Teaching and Learning in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In her free time, Kata loves to read science fiction and fantasy novels, play board games, go on hikes with her dog, and sing in her partner’s choirs.

Madison Reisler serves as Entwine’s Global Programs Project Manager. Madison has almost five years of experience managing program-participation pipelines, devising recruitment strategies, event planning, and project management. Most recently, Madison worked as Director of Undergraduate Admissions for The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) dual-degree programs with Columbia University and Barnard College. Her strategic efforts to plan, execute, and operate the full life cycle admissions process led to increased enrollment and continued student satisfaction. Madison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Gender Studies, from Muhlenberg College. In her free time, Madison enjoys listening to live music, spending time outdoors, exploring different neighborhoods across Brooklyn, exercising, baking challah or cooking, and volunteering with a variety of organizations.

As the National Partnerships Manager, Michelle oversees Entwine’s partnership process and is excited to engage with different organizations who are interested in bringing global content to their local communities! Prior to JDC Entwine, Michelle worked as a Program Director in the non-profit sector for five years. She worked in partnership with the public school system to create engaging programming for youth and young adults. Prior to that, Michelle worked with several different organizations to bring specialized activities and events to the Russian speaking Jewish community. Michelle holds a Bachelors degree in English Literature and a Masters in Public Administration from Rutgers University. Michelle was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but currently resides in New Jersey with her husband. She is a first-generation American raised by Ukrainian immigrant parents. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, watching too much TV and spending time with family and friends.

Mika Stein, originally from the vibrant Jewish Community in Dallas, Texas, brings a unique blend of experiences to JDC Entwine as a Global Programs Coordinator. Serving as the 89th Grand Aleph Gadol of BBYO, Mika’s journey led him to NYU, where he was an active member of AEPi. With a background in the Entertainment Industry, he weathered the pandemic by becoming a dedicated early childhood educator in the Jewish community of the Upper West Side. Thrilled to rejoin the Jewish professional realm, Mika’s enthusiasm is matched by his passion for comic books, movies, and TV. He’d love to follow you on Letterboxd!

As Global Programs Coordinator, Nicole is responsible for managing the logistics of the global trips organized by Entwine. Nicole’s previous experiences includes working with a non-profit where she helped develop new work processes and led trainings. She has also helped hundreds of children get access to early intervention care through six schools. Nicole holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from Florida State University. When she’s not in work mode, Nicole enjoys exploring New York for the hottest shows and restaurants, and traveling!

Ramy joins JDC Entwine as the Budget and Data Analyst to manage, synthesize and interpret data related to budget and finance, impact evaluation, program participation and marketing. He has 8 years of experience in non-profit finance management.

In his previous role as the Senior Finance Manager at ACLED Analysis Inc., he helped build the financial and operational systems to support a quickly-growing organization that focuses on disaggregated data collection and analysis for international conflict. He has a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.

Ramy has a personal connection to JDC Entwine and has served as a lay leader for San Diego’s first planning committee, and an Insider Trip participant to Haiti and India. He is dedicated to raising awareness of global humanitarian causes and serving those in need.

Ramy lives in San Diego with his beautiful wife, adorable son and clever dog. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, home projects, visiting national parks and spending time outdoors.

Raya Benus joins Entwine as a Global Programs Coordinator based in New York. Born and raised in NYC, she graduated from SUNY FIT with a B.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications and a minor in Art History. Raya spent a gap year abroad with KIVUNIM where she fell in love with global travel and connecting with Jewish communities, and worked with KAHAL while living in Italy for a semester. She’s been working in event production since graduating. Outside of work, she loves going to museums, thrifting, and hanging out with her family rescue dog, Kasha.

Rose Capin serves as JDC Entwine’s Midwest & South Community Manager. Personally and professionally, Rose channels Judaism and relationship-building as the fuel for their commitment to a more just world. A proud product of Arizona, Rose traded her southwestern affinity for a southeastern one to study public health and gender studies at Vanderbilt University. Rose comes to JDC Entwine from Repair the World, where she launched and implemented a kinetic alumni community. Rose has managed volunteers at an education equity startup, developed UX design with a radically genuine networking initiative, and built Jewish community around the dinner table with Moishe House Nashville. After hours, you can find Rose quilting (not seriously), noshing around Atlanta (very seriously), and trying to reach their Goodreads goal with exclusively queer books (somewhat seriously).

As Senior Director of Strategy and Planning, Sara works with the Executive Director to set the strategic direction and annual plan for JDC Entwine and oversees the measurement and evaluation of Entwine’s programs, budget and finance work.

Prior to coming to Entwine, Sara was the Director of Program Evaluation and Strategy at NEXT for Autism, where she set up their performance measurement program to help NEXT tell its story of innovative model programs for people on the autism spectrum. Prior to her work at NEXT for Autism, Sara worked as a management consultant for many years, both in the for-profit and non-profit sector at Bain & Company and The Bridgespan Group, tackling a broad range of complex strategic challenges. Sara earned her MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 2011. She lives in Westchester with her husband and two sons.

Most memorable place you’ve traveled: My most memorable travel experience is spending a week on a boat exploring Antarctica!

Fun Fact or special skills: Horseback riding! While I haven’t ridden in a few years, it was a huge part of my life growing up and you could almost always find me at the barn or doing something horse-related.

Sara is a born and raised Brooklynite who spends most of her free time on her favorite podcasts, loitering at dog parks, and getting lost in her Pinterest-fueled day dreams. She has held several positions in the Jewish non-profit space and is driven by her passion for humanitarian work, social awareness, and international welfare. She sits on the Global Programs team as the Global Programs Coordinator, where she lends support to and project manages Entwine’s international programming.

Savannah is JDC Entwine’s Director of Marketing, based in North Carolina. In her role, she tells Entwine’s story to the world through strategic, integrated campaigns that foster growth, engagement, acquisition and retention. Driven by meaningful customer journeys and attention to detail, she takes pride in building Entwine’s brand. Savannah holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing from Appalachian State University. Savannah resides in Asheville, North Carolina and in her free time, she enjoys adventuring in the mountains, running and playing with her pit mix, Bailey.

Shaun Hoffman is the Executive Director of JDC Entwine, responsible for its vision, strategy, and overall success, including Entwine’s financial oversight and fundraising.

Shaun joined JDC in 2013, previously serving as Entwine’s Director of Global Operations and then as Deputy Director. Prior to joining JDC, Shaun was the Senior Program Director for Canada Israel Experience, managing the Canadian Jewish Community’s youth and young adult Israel experience programs, such as Taglit-Birthright Israel and March of the Living. Shaun holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto, including a year in the Honors Program in Middle East Studies at the Hebrew University. He also holds an M.A. in Jewish Professional Studies from the Spertus Institute in Chicago. Shaun served as a field commander in the IDF Paratroopers Brigade (despite a fear of heights) and continues to serve in the unit’s southern reserve brigade. He was an iCenter iFellow, is a Schusterman Senior Fellow, and is a member of Leading Edge’s first inaugural cohort of the Leading Executives program.

Sophie Schoenbrun joins JDC Entwine as Student Outreach Coordinator. Sophie is originally from San Antonio, TX, and she graduated in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Alongside her education, she has gained three years of experience in issue-based advocacy and student outreach, organizing students on her campus to fight food insecurity among the student body and then mentoring students across the country doing the same. Outside of work, Sophie loves to cook and bake, and she can often be found with several knitting projects in progress.

Talia Schnur serves as JDC Entwine’s Marketing Manager. Her professional experiences include social media management, brand management and graphic design. She oversaw a team of 12 retail employees, developed ad analytic systems to track ROI, created influencer marketing campaigns, planned events, and managed brand continuity for multiple organizations. Talia originally hails from outside of Boston, where she was deeply involved with the local Jewish community. She attended Gann Academy, was on the regional board of New England USY, and was a counselor for 5 years at her Jewish summer camp. Talia received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami School of Communication in Public Relations. Talia resides in New York City, where her hobbies include cooking, yoga and exploring every cuisine the city has to offer.

Tanya has been involved with the Jewish non-profit field as a participant, volunteer, and employee most of her life. With a strong passion for marketing, she helps transform organizations into engaging brands. Prior to joining JDC Entwine, Tanya worked at OU Israel Free Spirit, a Birthright Israel trip organizer, overseeing its branding, social media, and overall marketing strategy. She is excited to continue inspiring and connecting Jewish young adults through community encounters. Tanya graduated from New York University with a BS in Psychology and Media, Culture, and Communication. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY where she enjoys exploring the city and trying out new restaurants.

Tova Ricardo is JDC Entwine’s West Coast Community Manager. Previously, she served as a Community Engagement Coordinator for a Bay Area Jewish Community Center. Ricardo has devoted years to uplifting American Jewish communities of color, Israel advocacy and Jewish empowerment with organizations such as Hillel International, UJA Federation-NY, Tel Aviv Institute and Jews of Color Initiative. Ricardo holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Sociology from Columbia University. Outside of work, she is an award-winning spoken word poet, a banjo player and a horseback rider.

Whitney Levine serves as JDC Entwine’s National Outreach Manager. Whitney has worked in outreach, recruitment, and program management for 13 years. They have experience leading simultaneous recruitment efforts for over 120 programs, evaluating and updating application processes, and facilitating a variety of programs and events ranging from 10 to 8,000 participants. Whitney is a first-generation college graduate, having earned an Associate’s Degree in Biology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership: Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration. Originally from the Midwest, they now live in Boston and are exploring all that New England has to offer. Whitney enjoys baking challah and perfecting dairy free treats, woodworking, hiking, kayaking calm waters, and gardening.

Yair Koas joins JDC Entwine as a Regional Outreach Coordinator. Yair brings over two years of experience in outreach, community engagement, and program management, most recently serving as Regional Director for BBYO’s Big Apple Region. In that role, they developed partnerships with local organizations, grew program participation through creative recruitment strategies, and facilitated leadership development opportunities for Jewish teens across New York City. Yair holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Brooklyn College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts and Classical Studies from Brandeis University. When not in the office, Yair enjoys exploring New York’s green spaces, taking ASL classes, listening to electronic music, and staying involved in local community organizing.

Yarden Moskovitch Menashe (she/her) joins the JDC Entwine team from the New Israel Fund, where she served as the Director of Outreach and Major Gifts in the Eastern US since 2021. With over a dozen years of experience in resource development, Yarden has worked with nonprofits both in Israel and the US. In Israel, she was the Director of Resource Development at ASSAF – Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. In the US, she led fundraising efforts as the Head of Development at the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and as the Director of Development and Communications at the 1907 Foundation, a funder of mental health research. Yarden holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia Tech and a master’s in community social work from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, cozy games, and traveling. She lives in Jersey City, NJ with her husband.

Zoe is JDC Entwine’s Learning Designer, based in Denver, Colorado. In her role, she develops and curates learning experiences for young adults, connecting them with JDC’s global initiatives and inspiring a deeper understanding of global Jewish responsibility. Zoe is passionate about creating meaningful connections and exploring new cultures.

Originally from North Bethesda, Maryland, Zoe graduated from the University of Virginia where she studied Youth and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Zoe can likely be found perusing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, exploring a new coffee shop, or persuading a friend to train for a half marathon with her.