Age: 35

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Primary Gig: Executive Director, Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council

On the Side: Fiance to Bianca

How long have you lived in Indianapolis? 2 years

Describe yourself in 100 words or less: I am a passionate and energetic individual, who is deeply connected to the Jewish community. I am a proud native of Wisconsin who loves the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks. I love learning and traveling and exploring the world, especially to Israel, and am a big foodie.

How do you give back? I am a proud Jewish professional, who loves that my job is connected to the people and community that I care about. My work combating antisemitism, supporting the State of Israel, and striving to make the world a better place gives me incredible joy and meaning.

Celebrity Doppleganger: Jack Antonoff

Who is a Jew who inspires you? Yitzhak Rabin

How do you envision the Indianapolis Jewish community in the next 10 years? There will continue to be people passionate about building and creating community, looking out for those in need, and creating stronger connections between Indianapolis and Israel.

What is your proudest accomplishment in the past 10 years? My proudest accomplishment is finishing graduate school with dual master's degrees. While I am proud of the impact I have made during my career, the countless hours that I invested in school made the result that much more meaningful.

Any advice for younger professionals? Seek out complexity. Do not be satisfied with a superficial answer. Instead, ask questions and lean in on conversations to learn more.