I am the Creative Director for the national Jewish nonprofit Be'chol Lashon by day, a diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-racism educator by night,
and a sci-fi enthusiast on weekends.
My career has been centered on education, the arts, and Judaism, and my greatest joy is sharing those passions with others!
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Through self examination, grounding in historical context, and commitment-centered dialogue, my trainings allow for anti-racism work to take place on the internal, interpersonal and institutional levels, while being grounded in Jewish text and values.
“As a writer, I’m constantly inspired by our creative leaders during the Harlem Renaissance. We have a group of people who took the trauma of past and present and collectively created voice and representation. They reclaimed the arts and made a movement. Through words and art they showed the fierce power, intellect, and potential of the Black community.”
Nominated and awarded this annual movement-wide honor through the Women of Reform Judaism that recognizes individuals who strengthen the voices of others, empower women, and promote progressive Jewish values
Creative Director
Uplift the racial, ethnical and cultural diveristy of the Jewish people through education and storytelling
Contract Work
Former contracts include but are not limited to: jGirls+ Magazine, Keshet, T'ruah, federations, synagogues, and more
Executive Board Trustee for the North American Board
Governance Task Force, Nominations Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lay Taskforce
Member of the Commission on Social Action
The Religious Action Center is the political and legislative outreach arm of Reform Judaism in the United States
Chicago Director
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Kellogg School for Nonprofit Management
Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Education
Mentor for early-career Jews of Color
Anti-Racism Consultant
Department Chair
Performing Arts and Creative Writing Teacher
2013-2017
2013-2015 Chicago Corps Member
Master's Degree in Jewish Professional Studies
2020
Bachelor's Degree in English, Creative Writing
Minors: Philosophy, Religious Studies
2013
Associate Board Member
2017-2020
Commonground - DEI Instructor
Cornerstone - Communications Instructor
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
Faculty Member '18, '19
Makom Solel Lakeside
Facilitated a conversation around Ta-Nehisi Coats' "Between the Wrorld and Me" for the synagogue's Anti-Racist Bookclub
Temple Israel of Great Neck
A discussion around inclusion and belonging in the Jewish community.
Kol Koleinu, Moving Traditions
Discussed being a black Jewish feminist and activist for a group of fellows
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
Spoke about experiences as a Jew of Color and the need for inclusive Jewish spaces
National Federation for Temple Youth (NFTY)
Facilitated an affinity space for Jewish teens of Color to discuss America's racial climate
The Chicago Day of Jewish Learning
Led a session on using creative writing as a form of self care.
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