Age: 32

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Primary Gig: Assistant Director of Communications at JCC Indianapolis

How long have you lived in Indianapolis? Since 1996! Though out of state/country for college and grad school.

Describe yourself in 100 words or less: Per LinkedIn: Thoughtful, detail-oriented, community-driven wordsmith. Per Instagram: Reader; sports-watching Jewish feminist nerd I'm a homebody from everywhere - originally from Toronto, I have a B.A. in English Literature from McGill University (Montreal) and an M.A. in Publishing from Rosemont College (outside Philadelphia) with a concentration in children's and young adult literature (I'm also a proud graduate of the Hasten Hebrew Academy and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School). I came back to Indy after a summer in New York made me realize I didn't want to live there with five roommates for the rest of my life; the rest is history.

How do you give back? I give back by working within our Jewish community every day! I love sharing all the great programs and services our various departments offer as well as making one-on-one inroads with people when featuring them in the JCC eZine/blog and reminding them what it is they love about our community.

Celebrity Doppleganger: Elizabeth Olsen

Who is a Jew who inspires you? Ruth Bader Ginsburg (z"l)

How do you envision the Indianapolis Jewish community in the next 10 years? I envision a vibrant, connected community that shares triumphs and tackles challenges together.

What is your proudest accomplishment in the past 10 years? In 2021 I was honored with the JCC's Marks Levy Award for outstanding service by a staff member, which like this honor truly made me feel valued and shooed away most lingering imposter syndrome!

Any advice for younger professionals? Continue to show up with your best self.