Danielle BotvinIsrael Education and Experience Coordinator
she/her/hers Email: danielle@sfhillel.org
Office: (415) 333-4922 ext. 101 BIO
Danielle joined the SF Hillel team in 2020 at the height of the pandemic as our resident Israel expert. A transplant from Los Angeles, she is still getting used to the cold weather here in the Bay and is still figuring out how to layer clothes for warmth. Danielle serves as our Israel Education and Experience Coordinator, bringing insight and nuance to conversations surrounding Israel and how it may or may not fit in with Jewish identities. Her focus is to build connections and provide education on all things Israel, from culture to current events. Want to find out how you can travel to Israel? Danielle is also our go-to for Israel travel opportunities such as Birthright Israel and our SFSU Perspectives Tour of Israel and Palestine. Danielle has a passion for continuing education and just participated in the Masterclass: Israel professional learning cohort with Hillel International. Most days outside of the office, you can find Danielle and her pup, Roxxie, hanging out at the nearest park or beach playing fetch, or barbecuing at their home in NoPa. |
Sarah BirchSpringboard Fellow: Ezra Jewish Education Specialist
she/her/hers Email: sarah@sfhillel.org
Office: (415) 333-4922 ext. 101 BIO
Sarah joined the SF Hillel team in 2021 as a Student Engagement Architect and Springboard Ezra Jewish Education Specialist. Hailing from Sacramento and with family from the Bay, Sarah grew up visiting the city and is excited to get to know it as a resident. Her journey with Hillel began at University of Oregon where she was involved with Oregon Hillel and later served as an intern with Hillel International. Sarah is excited to support meaningful spaces to engage with Jewish learning and create community with the students at UC Hastings, UCSF, and USF. In her free time, Sarah enjoys listening to podcasts, attending concerts and musicals, finding dogs to pet, wandering in parks, and enthusing about tea, books, and space. To schedule time to meet with Sarah, click here! |
Sophie CaseDirector of Operations & Finance
she/her/hers Email: sophie@sfhillel.org
Office: (415) 333-4922 ext. 106 BIO
Sophie is an enthusiastic development and operations professional who has broad experience with both the programmatic and administrative sides of non-profit organizations. Sophie's involvement with Hillel began as an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont where she was a participant and leader on the student board. Sophie is excited to continue and deepen her involvement with Hillel through her role as Director of Operations at San Francisco Hillel. As Director of Operations she plans to streamline organization processes which will allow staff to achieve their goals and broaden the impact of the organization. Sophie is an avid reader, life-long learner, and environmental advocate who can be found gardening, hiking, or cooking in her free time. |
Noah GoldsteinSpringboard Fellow: Innovation Specialist
they/them/theirs Email: ngoldstein@sfhillel.org
Office: (415) 333-4922 ext. 101 BIO
Noah Goldstein recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of San Francisco where they majored in communication studies. Noah has held internships at Shalom Bayit and Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Born and raised in the Bay Area, they are energized to continue working with the San Francisco Jewish community. In college, Noah found their home away from home at SF Hillel where they were a student student leader and served as President of Hillel at USF. Noah also served on the Hillel International Student Cabinet and worked as a Hillel Social Media Ambassador. In their free time, they can be found crafting makeup looks, making music, and doing their best to soak in the beauty of each moment. Noah is excited to be the newest member of the SF Hillel team!
Connect with Noah here: https://calendly.com/noah-hillel |
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Interim Executive Director
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Abi Karlin-Resnick joined SF Hillel in 2022 to serve as the Interim Executive Director. Over the last 23 years, Abi’s career has spanned community-based youth services, state advocacy and policy-making for health and education, informal science education, and state leadership in sexual health education in London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Abi’s social impact career has touched every part of organizational operations – direct service, fundraising, financial management, communications, strategy development, and program evaluation. Most recently, Abi served for nine years as the Executive Director of Health Connected, a leading organization in California delivering sexual health education in public and independent schools. Previously, she held fundraising and business development leadership roles at CuriOdyssey, a children’s science museum and zoo in the San Francisco Bay Area, and served as the Associate Director for the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, a state leader in advocacy for adolescent sexual health and support services. Judaism has been an important part of Abi’s identity. She grew up at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills and attended Camp Swig as a child, teen, and young adult. Since returning to the Bay Area 15 years ago, she has served on the advisory board for URJ Camp Newman and on the Board of Directors of Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto. Abi holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a specialization in education from UCLA, an MBA in public and nonprofit management from Boston University, and an MS in Education Improvement and Transformation from Drexel University with concentrations in Evaluation & Assessment, Education Policy, Global & International Education, and Education Administration. She has completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship and Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in education through Drexel University with a concentration in Education Policy. She has presented regionally and nationally on nonprofit fundraising and marketing as well as on community-based sexual health education and parent engagement in adolescent sexual health. |
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Sarah joined our team in 2021, bringing with her a vast knowledge and love for the Jewish nonprofit world. Prior to her move to San Francisco, Sarah lived in Seattle, Washington, where she served as the Assistant Director at URJ Camp Kalsman. Sarah graduated from the University of Washington, and has lived in Seattle much of her life, so she is really looking forward to exploring a new city and seeing all that San Francisco has to offer. In her role as Assistant Director, Sarah will bring innovative thinking to our programming and student leadership designs, and work with the Student Life Team to create an incredible community and provide the best Jewish experiences for our students. Outside of work, she loves to hike and be outdoors, try every cafe and bakery she passes by, read a good book, and chase sunsets like it’s her job. If you haven’t already met Sarah, stop by the building or send her an email to find a time to grab coffee or boba - she would love to get to know you! |
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Associate Director of Community Engagement
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Emily Simons is a passionate Jewish leader, known for her authenticity, who inspires others to engage with Jewish values through philanthropy. Emily serves as the Associate Director of Community Engagement for San Francisco Hillel and joined the SF Hillel team in July of 2016, after graduating from Temple University with a bachelor's in social work. Prior to her community engagement role, Emily worked on the student life team for 4 years, connecting students to experiences, rituals, and community, while supervising the Israel Experience Architect. Emily staffed over 10 immersive experiences in Israel, including Birthright-Israel, and various alternative break volunteer trips throughout the country and abroad. Now as the Community Engagement Manager, she continues to use her engagement skills to cultivate new donors and steward supporters, including our Alumni Network and Family Giving Circle. Also in her portfolio, Emily manages SF Hillel's marketing & communications, CRM administration, grant writing, board leadership, and capital campaign fundraising. Emily is an active lay leader in the San Francisco Jewish community. She currently serves on the board and executive committee of Jewish LearningWorks as Secretary and has participated in numerous fellowships such as Federation Fellows, Jeremiah Fellows, Birthright-Israel Fellows, Brandeis Collegiate Institute, and Leadership 365. Through Hillel International, Emily has participated in Hillel's Fundraising Intensive, Major Gifts Cohort, and Supervisory Course. And currently, Emily is pursuing her Masters in Organizational Leadership & Innovation through HUC's Zelikow School of Nonprofit Management. Emily is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and is an avid Steelers fan. When she's not working, she is taking her 3-legged pup, Pumpkin, to the local dog park or exploring the breathtaking views of the Northern California coast. Interested in learning more about SF Hillel's donor communities? Emily would love to connect with you! |
