Tony Westbrook, Jr.
Racial Justice and Inclusion Specialist
Tony J. Westbrook, Jr. is an award-winning Jewish African-American activist, educator, and community leader. He serves the USCJ community as the Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist. He is passionate about creating positive change and fostering inclusive communities. He aims to elevate racial justice education and cultivate a more welcoming environment for all. He has held leadership roles with Repair the World, Hillel at Washington University in St. Louis, and Capital Camps and Retreat Center. Tony has facilitated racial justice training for several major Jewish organizations and led immersive Jewish travel programs. Tony holds a bachelor’s in communication studies from Fontbonne University and certificates in Judaic studies and experiential Jewish education from the Pardes Institute. A recipient of the Covenant Foundation’s 2021 Pomegranate Prize, he is part of the M² Institute for Jewish Experiential Education Senior Educators Cohort. He will attend the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in the fall. Tony creates digital Jewish content on Instagram and TikTok and enjoys reading and cooking in his free time.
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Hannah Schutzengel
- Administrative Assistant to the Department of Synagogue Leadership
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