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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