About Us

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.

Through the efforts of our 250,000 grassroots advocates and 49 local sections, NCJW combines education, direct service, and advocacy to affect lasting social change at the local, state, and national levels.

Staff

Executive

Jody Rabhan
Chief Executive Officer

Engagement and Leadership

Ellen Buchman
Vice President, Engagement and Leadership

Rabbi Nora Feinstein
Director, Leadership Development

Rachel Faulkner
Senior Director, Program and Event Engagement

Laila Hirschfeld
Director, Engagement and Leadership

Kalela Lancaster
Israel Director

Eddie Chavez Calderon
Associate Director, Field Engagement

Eynat Meytahl
Manager, Israel Program

Hannah Wahlberg
Manager, Field Engagement

Communications

Jake Green
Vice President, Strategic Communications

Jessica Sugarman
Director, Digital Strategy

Meg Simons
Associate Director, Digital Mobilization

Anahi Hurtado
Manager, Digital Communications

Government Relations and Advocacy

Darcy Hirsh
Vice President, Government Relations and Advocacy

Michael Lieberman
Director, Field Advocacy

Shira M. Zemel
Director, Abortion Access Campaign

Jessica Schaffer
Regional Director, Great Lakes

Talya Steinberg
Associate Director, Government Relations and Advocacy

Sarah Flores Shannon
Associate Director, Movement Building

Alannah Boyle
Associate Director, State Policy Advocacy

Alexandra Lehman
Legislative Associate

Finance and Administration

Murray Levin
Director, Finance

Vanessa Surles
Associate Director, Finance

John Edwards
Staff Accountant

Development

Dan Kohl
Senior Director, Stakeholder Engagement

Stephanie McKim
Associate Director, Development and Database Operations

Atarah Mark
Manager, Development Operations

Josh San Miguel
Manager, Foundation Relations

Operations

Leilah Mooney Joseph
Director, People and Culture

Jacob Velleman
Associate Director, Operations