Lisa was born and raised in Queens. She attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, Queensborough Community College and went on to Queens College where she majored in Marketing Communications. In 2013, she followed in her mother’s footsteps, made the journey and transition over to a nonprofit and found her “voice” in the Conservative Movement. 

 

Lisa has been an active member at Congregation L’Dor V’Dor and its Sisterhood where she serves as Adult Education Chair, Israel Affairs Chair and Torah Fund Benefactor. She worked at the synagogue for 5 years as publicity associate and copy editor on the Temple Talk newsletter. As Israel Affairs Chair, Lisa attended Israel Advocacy conferences, rallies and marches in support of Israel. 

 

In 2016, Lisa began her life’s mission as Director of Business Development at American Friends of Neve Hanna, the children’s nonprofit organization associated with the Neve Hanna Children’s Home for at-risk youth in Israel. In 2018, Lisa’s lifetime dream of touring Israel was fulfilled including spending time at Neve Hanna. 

 

Later that same year, Lisa began working at the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Over the years, her leadership roles at both AFNH and FJMC have grown. Lisa now serves as Executive Director at American Friends of Neve Hanna. She has strong ties within the Jewish Community including Masorti, AEPi, StandWithUs, MERCAZ-USA, WLCJ and FJMC. 

 

Lisa is blessed with two remarkable female role models, her mother, Gloria and her mentor, colleague and friend, Janet Tobin. Both women have been an incredible source of inspiration, pride, strength, support, guidance and love. 

 

Lisa is very excited to be attending her first Women’s League Convention in July 2023 and is honored to be representing her Sisterhood.