Andy Schaer
USCJ International President
Andy Schaer is USCJ International President. Prior to this he served as USCJ Vice President and Treasurer. He currently serves on the Roadmap and Budget and Finance committees. Previously, Andy was a member of the Central District Council.
Professionally, Andy is a founding principal of Tusk Development, a boutique commercial real estate development firm. He began his career with Ketchum Advertising and then became Senior Vice President of Marketing for PrintCafe Software, which was acquired by Foster City, CA based Electronics For Imaging, Inc (EFI).
Andy also serves as Vice Chairman of the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, an independent weekly news service. With the belief that information can connect and strengthen a fragmented community, Andy was among those instrumental in helping the Chronicle transition from a limited circulation paid newspaper to a free publication supported by donations, grants and advertising.
Andy resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Judy Balk and is the proud father of three awesome children.
Staff
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Claire Abramovitz
- Executive Assistant to the CEO/ Board Liaison
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Miriam Abrams-Stark
- Synagogue Consultant, Northeast District
- 401-408-9114
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Alondra Alderete
- Executive Assistant to CFO
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Mauria Atzil
- Director of Child and Youth Protection
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Benjy Behrman
- Director of Education
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Madeline Berger
- Marketing Manager/Graphics Designer
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Allan Bogan
- Chief Operating Officer
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Vjollca Citozi
- Accountant
- 646-579-9273
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Jennifer Fisher
- Assistant Director of Immersive Expereinces
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Rabbi Robin Foonberg
- Education Specialist
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Rivka Friedlander
- Marketing Manager
- (212) 533-7800 x113
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Isabel Hernandez
- Accounts Payable Specialist
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Joyce Juda
- Director of YALA (Young Adults, Leaders, & Alumni)
- 617-964-8210
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Andi Kahclamat
- Director of Marketing and Communications
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Jason Kay
- Community Director and Program Coordinator
- 609-651-0891
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Ari Kornreich
- Community Director and Program Coordinator
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Roumiana Kovachev
- Senior Dues Specialist
- 646-519-9261
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Martin S. Kunoff
- Senior Director of Operations & IT
- 646-519-9280
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Barry Mael
- Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations and Operations
- 732-738-4302
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Julie Marder
- Senior Director, Teen Engagement Department- USY
- 847-714-9130
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Rose McMahon
- Accountant
- 646-519-9270
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Avram Pachter
- Director of USY Business Operations
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James Pasinosky
- HR Assistant
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Public Relations
- Contact for PR inquiries
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Michelle Rich
- Director of Immersive Experiences
- 646-519-9232
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Vicky Schara
- Senior Director of HR
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Hannah Schutzengel
- Administrative Assistant to the Department of Synagogue Leadership
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Marc Sender
- Director of Chapter Outreach and Initiatives
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Rachel Sisk
- Synagogue Consultant, Pacific Southwest Region and Northern Pacific Region
- 415-317-9666
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Brad Sugar
- Chief Development Officer
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Linda Sussman
- Synagogue Consultant, METNY
- 516-625-6901
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Valerie Thaler
- Mid-Atlantic Synagogue Consultant
- 443-613-5931
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Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak
- Synagogue Consultant, Southeast Seaboard
- 240-988-1545
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Parker Weber
- Community Director and Program Coordinator
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Tony Westbrook, Jr.
- Racial Justice and Inclusion Specialist
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Greg Yellin
- Program Marketing Manager
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