Mission

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

Vision

NCJW/CLE is committed to working to understand and address the needs of those most affected by inequity and advocating for justice by uplifting marginalized voices to create change in our community.

Values

Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World
Safeguarding individual rights and freedoms
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Advocating for women, children, and families
The dignity of all

Executive Committee

President | Marcy Schwartz
VPs Community Engagement | Ann Markoff & Rena Wertheim
VP Finance | Heather Schlang
VP Fund Development | Char Rapoport Nance
VP Membership | Lisa Cynamon Mayers
VP Program & Education | Berna Bader
VPs Retail Operations | Barbara Goldberg & Beth Milstein
VPs Social Justice & Advocacy | Elaine Geller & Jodi Jackson
Recording Secretary | Stephanie Quaranta
Parliamentarian | Ellen Rabb
State Policy Advocates | Susan Reis & Karin Schleifer
Appointed | Wendie Forman, Cindy Glazer, Janice Hirshon

Staff

Executive Director | Mindi Axner
Operations Associate | Alisa Feingold
Director of Volunteers, Program & Community | Becky Brouman
Director of Communications | Jen Boroff
Administrative & Operations Specialist | Lisa Hayzlett
Finance Administrator | Lauren Blumenthal
Administrative Assistant | Annette Paley
Warehouse Manager | Nate Harris
Thriftique Showroom Manager | Abbe Froimson
Thriftique Showroom Assistant Manager | Karen Morris
Thriftique Showroom Assistant Manager | Daria Schneiderman
Thriftique Showroom Store & Truck Specialist | John Forbes
Warehouse | Marnie Niver
Warehouse | Tammy Goldberg

Board of Directors

The following were named to the board:

First year of 1st two-year term:

Lee Apple

Diane Ellis

Beth Forsythe

Cindy Glazer

Desi Kate

Marilyn Zaas

Second year of 1st two-year term:

Cheryl Gordon

Yolanda Saunders-Polk

Cynthia Tancer

Laura Tramer

First year of 2nd two-year term:

Kate Brown

Ruth Elliott

Jen Tramer

Second year of 2nd two-year term:

Hazel Brown

Ronna Kaplan

Honorary Directors:

Laura Kuntz

Dana Trau

Appointed:

Cyndy Fellenbaum

Roberta Herman

Debbie Joseph

Barbara Friedman Yaksic

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