Miriam Brosseau is CEO & Principal of Tiny Windows, and feels pretty great about that.

Before launching Tiny Windows in 2018, Miriam spent 12 years working inside nonprofits including running the Jewish TED-style platform ELI Talks (as its first Program Director). As Chief Innovation Officer of See3 Communications, she consulted with a wide range of organizations including Make-A-Wish America, the BUILD Initiative, and the Alzheimer's Association.

In addition to her consulting work, Miriam is an adjunct marketing instructor at the University of Chicago's Graham School, podcaster, and singer/songwriter.

Miriam holds a Masters in Jewish Professional Studies from Spertus Institute, and certifications in Storytelling for Influence from IDEO and Content Marketing from Hubspot. She is a member of the ROI network of young Jewish entrepreneurs and the Nonprofit Technology Network, and was named to the Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36” in 2013 and Chicago’s “Double Chai in the Chi” in 2019. Her work has been published in NPEngage, Beth’s Blog, Crackerjack Marketing, eJewishPhilanthropy, and other prominent nonprofit and marketing publications. She proudly sits on the boards of the Jewish Studio Project and her local congregation.

Get more of Miriam’s backstory and approach to creativity on the Hevria podcast. Or, hey! Miriam was profiled for the 2021 book “Bless Our Workforce”; read a selection here. You can also listen in on her teaching storytelling on the 1832 Communications podcast, or on the AFPQ podcast.

In "real life," Miriam is mom to two gorgeous humans and spends her free time reading, drinking too much coffee, and roller skating. She was once a finalist in a Passover parody contest. She would love if you would recommend a good novel.

Josefin Dolsten-Kuhel (she/her) is a senior communications leader with more than a decade of experience in media, PR and strategy.

Recognized as top LGBTQ+ PR leader by PR Week, she is an expert in helping mission-driven organizations raise awareness about their work and navigate complex issues.

Josefin has worked with major nonprofits and social impact organizations, including the Gates Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, GoFundMe, Moms Demand Action, Native Forward Scholars Fund, Vera Institute of Justice, Center for AI Safety, and others.

She has secured hundreds of media placements for clients to increase awareness, drive donations, and build political support, including in the New York Times, MSNBC, CNN, TIME, The Economist, New York Jewish Week, and the Forward.

A former reporter with bylines in the Daily Beast, PR Daily, Refinery 29, and JTA, Josefin has unique insight into how reporters think and has successfully trained dozens of spokespeople, including C-suite corporate and nonprofit leaders, on how to handle tricky interviews. She also brings expertise in crisis communications, helping organizations emerge stronger when faced with challenges.

Josefin serves as a board member of Cornell University’s LGBTQIA+ Alumni Association and the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s New York network. She lives in New York with her wife, Tali.

Dr. Rachel Fish is a scholar of modern Israel, Zionist thought, and antisemitism whose research and teaching examine the intersection of Jewish history and contemporary Jewish life. She is CEO of the Israel Institute, which enhances knowledge about Israel by ensuring university students in the United States and globally have access to substantive, academically rigorous scholarship about Israel. 

 Fish serves as Director of Brandeis University’s President’s Initiative on Antisemitism and is Associate Research Professor at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University. She also taught Israeli history and society as Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University. She has taught at Brandeis University, Harvard University, and The George Washington University, published in academic journals and major media outlets, and is co-editor of Essential Israel: Essays for the 21st Century.

 In addition to her academic appointments, Dr. Fish co-founded and served as president of Boundless. Her work bridges scholarship and practice, translating academic research into applied learning, educational frameworks, institutional strategy, and public policy.

Brett Gurwitz is a trainer, coach, and consultant with over twenty years of youth development and team building experience. Brett believes in the power of relationships and that we learn and perform best when we feel connected to those we are working with. He offers interactive training and coaching in areas like community building, staff supervision, social emotional learning, restorative justice and conflict resolution. Brett has a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and has worked as a camp director, leadership coach, and staff trainer supporting summer camps, schools and youth-based organizations across North America. Brett lives in Queens, NY with his wonderful family and cat named Ginger Ale.

CEO, J Jackson Consulting

Jessica Jackson is the CEO and Senior Consultant of J Jackson Consulting, where she brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit, education, and government sectors. A certified change management professional and expert in leadership development, Jessica helps organizations navigate complex challenges with inclusive, trauma-informed, and strategic approaches. She leverages deep knowledge of program development, evaluation, and organizational strategy to support clients in building sustainable, equitable solutions. Known for her skilled facilitation and collaborative style, Jessica empowers teams to strengthen their impact and adaptability in demanding environments. She holds certifications in change management and trauma-informed practice, a BA in Social Work, an MA in Youth and Urban Studies, and is working to complete her Doctorate in Organizational Development and Leadership.

Hassan Khan is a Technology Consulting Partner at Grassi where he leads the Technology Advisory Practice. He has 20+ years of experience in Technology Assurance, Operations & Business Process Optimization, Strategy & Governance, Risk Analysis, Offshoring, and Enterprise Intelligence.Hassan’s practice areas include implementation of technology risk management frameworks, development of tailored regulatory compliance frameworks focused on GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, PCI, HIPAA and FERPA, IT platform/systems/infrastructure review, product strategy and innovation, as well as IT due diligence and crisis management. Hassan also has extensive experience in IT cost reduction, insourcing and outsourcing analysis, vendor negotiation, and end-to-end IT transformation.Prior to joining Grassi, Hassan was a Managing Director at a national accounting firm. He worked with clients’ management, audit committees and boards, and provided independent, senior-level expertise that enabled executives to drive value from technology and improve business performance.Hassan is licensed in New York as a Certified Systems Auditor, a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Lisa Kuh, Ph.D., is the program director at the Sheva Center at JCC Association of North America. She previously served early childhood communities as a classroom teacher, teacher educator, instructional coach, university professor, researcher, and professional developer. Kuh has held faculty positions at Tufts University, University of New Hampshire, and Lesley University. She was the director of early education for the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, where she expanded access to early education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Chestnut Hill College in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in human development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Veronica Maravankin is vice president of the Sheva Center for Innovation in Early Childhood Jewish Education and Engagement at JCC Association of North America. She previously served as the early childhood director at the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches, Florida, for 12 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Club Nautico Hacoaj in Argentina, and a master’s degree in education from Harvard University. One of the original architects of the Sheva Early Learning Framework, she served as a member of the Sheva faculty for over four years. More recently, Maravankin launched her own consultancy to mentor and support educators and directors in an array of areas including values-based practice, fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, and donor and board relations. She is a native of Argentina.

Amy Marks is the chief advancement officer (CAO) at JCC Association of North America, where she leads all aspects of JCC Association’s advancement efforts, develops and deepens long-term philanthropic partnerships, and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. Before joining JCC Association, Marks oversaw a $30-million multi-year fundraising campaign at RootOne. Previously, she was vice president of philanthropy at Hillel International, where she managed a portfolio of over $40 million annually and played an integral role in major campaigns, including raising $12 million in emergency funding following October 7 to support urgent campus needs. She also took a leadership role in the Centennial Campaign, which secured over $200 million for the Hillel movement and culminated in a multi-day event in New York City that brought together thousands of students, professionals, donors, and community members to mark the milestone. She is a board member of the JCC Harlem initiative of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and grew up frequenting the Minneapolis JCC. She is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington and an alumna of the Mandel Executive Leadership Program. She and her husband and their three young children live in New York City.

Rick Recht is one of the most influential and celebrated Jewish artists and leaders of our time. His innovations in Jewish music, media, and leadership training have had a profound impact on the fabric of Jewish life. Recht is the national celebrity spokesman for PJ Library and the founder and Executive Director of SLBC International Conference–the largest Jewish leadership training conference in North America. Recht is the founder and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio and JKids Radio, the first high-caliber, 24/7international Jewish music radio networks. When Recht is not on the road rocking Jewish communities from coast to coast, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elisa, and their sons, Kobi and Tal and super dog, Shoshie!

Danny Rosen is an engineering and technical program leader who translates deep technical execution into clear business impact. Spanning high-growth startups and nearly a decade leading complex software programs at Google, his career is defined by building resilient teams, establishing operational rigor, and shipping systems at global scale. Backed by patented innovations in application security and products that serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Danny brings an architect’s precision to modern infrastructure challenges. As the founder of Construct Research, he partners with leadership teams to cut through technical ambiguity, streamline development workflows, and turn emerging AI capabilities into measurable, durable business results.

Daxko

Joanna Stahl connects Daxko and the JCC community around technology and the way JCCs serve their communities with a focus on the infrastructure that supports operational success.

Mark S. Young is vice president of Talent and the director of JResponse® at JCC Association of North America. He brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, program development, and talent strategy in nonprofit organizations to his roles, having gained much of it in previous positions with the Willam Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS), Episcopal Social Services of New York, the 92nd Street Y, and the Mandel JCC in Cleveland, Ohio.

Young holds dual master’s degrees in nonprofit management and Judaic studies from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from McGill University. He is the author of “Bless Our Workforce: Changing the Way We Manage Our People.” Young is a proud recipient of the JCC Association Graduate Scholarship, an alumnus of the Wexner Field Fellowship, and a member of Cohort V of the Mandel Executive Leadership Program. He and his family—his wife, Rabbi Mara Young, and their two children—live in Hartsdale, New York, where they are members of the Harold and Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson.

Alena Akselrod is Vice President, Outreach and Engagement at Leading Edge, where she strengthens connections across the Jewish nonprofit sector and expands access to the organization’s resources, insights, and partnerships. Alena has been at Leading Edge since 2016 and has brought a unique blend of strategic relationship-building, data expertise, and systems thinking to her work—previously serving as Senior Director of Data Strategy, where she led the organization’s fieldwide surveys and data initiatives.

Her portfolio is rooted in problem solving, data storytelling, and thoughtful collaboration. She has overseen the sector’s largest employee engagement surveys, providing actionable insights to hundreds of organizations and thousands of professionals. In her current role, she builds on these relationships to foster deeper engagement and more responsive support across the field.

Alena grew up in Brooklyn after emigrating from the Former Soviet Union in the mid-1990s. Her passion for working with youth launched her Jewish nonprofit career, spending 13 years supporting Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) immigrant families at a JCC in South Brooklyn.

She holds an M.B.A. in Nonprofit Management and an M.A. in Jewish Professional Leadership from Brandeis University. Alena is an MBTI certified practitioner, a proud Wexner Graduate Fellow & Davidson Scholar, and a JCC Association Merrin Teen Professional Fellow.

Sivan Ben-Aderet is the Senior Director of Cultural Arts & Jewish Heritage at Commonpoint, where she brings over a decade of experience and dedication to community enrichment.

Sivan is passionate about curating innovative, inclusive, and thought-provoking programming that celebrates Jewish culture and values and fosters meaningful connections across diverse communities. During her tenure at Commonpoint, Sivan has led numerous successful initiatives including heritage events, educational workshops that deepen cultural awareness and engagement, holiday festivals, programs featuring Jewish arts and authors, and more.

She is excited to continue building vibrant programming that reflects the rich tapestry of Jewish life, the diverse cultures in Queens, and cross-departmental collaborations.

Sivan resides in Bayside, NY, and grew up at Commonpoint where she was a member of the Bay Terrace Pool Club and attended summer camp at the Samuel Field Y. She enjoys relaxing with her two cats, binge watching TV shows, and trying new ice cream spots.

Diana Bloom is a dedicated consultant specializing in accountability, committed to empowering Jewish community professionals and lay leaders. She has provided valuable knowledge and practical tools to participants worldwide through her seminars, conference workshops, webinars, and executive coaching sessions. Diana helps clients implement changes that enhance accountability and reduce stress in their personal and professional lives.

Known for her humorous, engaging, and straightforward style, Diana’s workshops and coaching sessions sharpen delegation skills, improve project management, strengthen communication, and eliminate mistakes while fostering a collaborative culture.

Diana holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Binghamton University and an MA in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from NYU. In addition to her consulting work, Diana teaches at the Spertus Institute's MA in Jewish Professional Studies and serves on the faculty of the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Cornerstone Fellowship.

Adam Dalton is co-founder and partner at Officers Of, where he brings together brand strategy, design and digital experience to help organizations connect more meaningfully with their audiences. His work focuses on turning complex organizational challenges into clear, distinctive and actionable brand experiences.

Matt Abrams Gerber is the Vice President for JCRC-NY’s Center for Shared Society, focusing on building and strengthening partnerships between the Jewish community and the diverse religious, ethnic and cultural communities of New York City.  Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Riverdale YM-YWHA in Bronx, NY for nine years, where he oversaw all major programs and was instrumental in the creation of the award-winning Riverdale Jewish Community Partnership (RJCP). Matt began his career in the conflict resolution and intergroup relations field. A social group worker and community builder at heart, Matt was the athletic director at the 14th Street Y before focusing on leadership and identity development at the Jewish Federations of North America and JCC Association. Matt lives in Riverdale with his wife, Karen, and daughter, Halleli.

Barak Hermann is president and CEO of JCC Association of North America. Before joining JCC Association in 2025, he served for 13 years as CEO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore, the oldest JCC in North America, where he built upon more than three decades of leadership in the JCC Movement. Hermann formerly was executive director of the JCC of Central New Jersey, chief operating officer of JCC MetroWest, and program and camp director at the Suffolk Y JCC. Throughout his career, he has developed and implemented strategic plans that led to innovative operating models and successful programs. He is the board chair of the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable and a past board member of Leadership Baltimore. In 2022, he was recognized as one of Maryland’s most admired CEOs by The Daily Record, a statewide news source. He earned a master’s degree from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, and an associate degree from Johnson & Wales University. Hermann is a Schusterman Fellow and has completed executive non-profit programs through Harvard Business School and Columbia University. He and his wife, Cory—empty nesters—have three sons, Jacob, Zachary, and Jonah.

Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff is the Director of Community Engagement at Riverdale Y, where he develops programs and initiatives that bring people together through Jewish life, learning, culture, interfaith engagement, and community service. In his role, he works to strengthen Riverdale Y’s connection to the broader Jewish and civic community while creating meaningful opportunities for people of all backgrounds to engage with Jewish values and traditions.

Scott is a Jewish educator and community builder whose work focuses on creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for learning, dialogue, and connection. He leads educational and cultural programs, holiday celebrations, Shabbat experiences, interfaith initiatives, and community-wide events, and serves as a liaison to local synagogues, schools, elected officials, and civic organizations. He is also deeply involved in efforts to combat antisemitism and foster understanding across lines of faith, race, and culture.

Scott is the founder of Genealogy with Rabbi Scott, through which he helps individuals and families explore their Jewish and family histories. He has particular expertise in North American and European Jewish genealogy and has facilitated genealogy workshops at synagogues, JCCs, Hillels, and historical societies.

Ordained in 2018 by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, Scott holds a BA in Jewish Studies and Jewish History from Yeshiva University. He is passionate about finding creative ways to make Jewish life relevant, accessible, and meaningful and about the unique role JCCs can play as places where Jewish identity, community, culture, and civic life come together.

Dr. Michael A. Kay has been a leader in North American Jewish life for more than two decades. Since 2013, he has served as head of school at The Leffell School, a K–12 Jewish independent school serving 835 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY.

Prior to joining The Leffell School, Michael served as Upper School principal and director of Judaic Studies at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD. He also led Camp Givah, a Jewish summer camp in upstate New York. Across these roles, he has worked extensively at the intersection of education, nonprofit leadership, and community building. A highly regarded teacher of Jewish text and Jewish history for both youth and adults, Michael is a frequent speaker, consultant, and scholar-in-residence for a wide range of organizations, including conferences, foundations, synagogues, and communal institutions. His work and presentations address issues that resonate across sectors, including religious pluralism, change management, endowment fundraising, and organizational finance.

Michael holds an undergraduate degree in religion and history from Harvard College and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and Jewish studies from New York University, where he wrote his dissertation on leadership and community building in pluralistic Jewish institutions.

Michael and his wife, Rachel — senior vice president and chief people officer at the Hearst Corporation — live in White Plains, NY, and have two children. They are active members of Temple Israel Center of White Plains.

Anna Castañeda Rojas Keller is the Director of Family Engagement and Partnerships at JCC Brooklyn, where she works with families, children, and seniors to create meaningful Jewish experiences and build community across generations. A writer, storyteller, and mother of three, Anna believes deeply in bringing JCC Brooklyn out into the neighborhoods it serves, meeting people where they are and creating opportunities for connection through Jewish history, culture, food, storytelling, and shared experiences. She is especially passionate about exploring the histories of Brooklyn’s diverse Jewish communities and the ways those stories continue to shape the borough today. Through walking tours, cultural programs, community gatherings, and partnerships with local organizations, Anna brings people together around the places, traditions, and stories that make Brooklyn’s Jewish communities so rich and distinctive.

Kevin was ordained as a rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). He also earned a master's degree in Jewish Education in 2019 from JTS's Davidson School. Kevin graduated with honors from CUNY, College of Staten Island, with a BA in Psychology. Kevin came to JTS after working for over 7 years in the field of developmental disabilities. 

Kevin served as the associate rabbi of Temple Sholom in Greenwich, CT, for three years before moving to Los Angeles. In June 2025, he completed his chaplain residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA). During his residency, Kevin provided spiritual care to patients from all faith backgrounds and supported CHLA’s employee affinity group, L’chayim. Kevin recently returned to the East Coast and is serving as the Director of Jewish Education for the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Staten Island. 

As Director of Jewish Education at the Bernikow JCC, Rabbi Kevin has supported the JCC’s mission to infuse Jewish values and traditions into all aspects of the JCC. He has also been involved in anti-hate work and helped to foster relationships within the broader Staten Island community. Rabbi Kevin is passionate about Jewish peoplehood and helping Jews of all affiliations and backgrounds feel connected to Israel.

Scott Schneider is co-founder and partner at Officers Of, a brand and digital consultancy helping organizations strengthen their reputations and deepen engagement with the communities they serve. He has led brand, digital and communications work for clients including CVS Health, Michael J Fox Foundation, The Asia Society, J&J, Pfizer and Citigroup.