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Chaplain, Captain
Illinois Army National GuardChaplain, Captain
Mar. 2021United States, Springfield• Maintained a calm, non-anxious presence and always practiced active listening. • Coordinated events and programs to address mental health and resilience within the unit. • Worked with hundreds of people on resiliency techniques • Provided emotional and spiritual support to service members, contributing to morale and well-being. • Coordinated events and programs to address mental health and resilience within the unit. • Collaborated with leadership to ensure compliance with policies and provide ethical guidance. • Assisted people in crisis, work transition, and before, during, and after deployments. • Deployed to Iraq in the winter of 2022 and Poland in 2025 to minister to Soldiers and address their religious, spiritual, and mental health needs.
Senior Rabbi
Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, IL Senior Rabbi
Jul. 2002 - Nov. 2024United States, NorthbrookSenior religious leader, scholar, teacher, pastor, representative, and spokesperson for the Synagogue with a twenty-person full-time staff in planning and executing initiatives for an organization serving over 3,500 people. Served as a leader who embodies a voice of compassion, embracing a clear social justice perspective and commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Developed and implemented engagement strategies for diverse age groups, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. • Built relationships with lay leaders and members to ensure the organization's success. • Fostered community engagement and participation. • Collaborated with other community leaders and organizations. • Developed and implemented educational programs. • Wrote and published articles or books on religious and additional matters. • Participated in interfaith activities and dialogue. • Partnered with Board members to fundraise, with particular focus on special events and major donors to the synagogue including spearheading stewardship efforts, successfully leveraging relationships to secure major gifts of $200,000 and above, helping to secure the future of the congregation. • Participated in and executed strategic planning, visioning, and other leadership and long-range initiatives. • Worked closely with the membership committee and administrative staff to set the tone for HEA’s membership outreach, welcoming, engagement, retention, and connection efforts • Delivered mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff, enhancing team cohesion and performance. • Cultivated and centered the leadership of congregants--with particular attention to those who have historically been excluded from synagogue life, such as non-Jewish members, LGBTQIA members, and members with disabilities. • Strived to develop authentic and meaningful relationships with congregants and demonstrate care and concern for these connections in several ways.

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