Karen is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and currently resides there. She is the mother of two children, Alexis and Chase. She is an ophthalmologist and has been in practice in Cincinnati for 17 years. She studied at The Ohio State University.

Michael Oxman is an alum of BBYO where he served as Regional Godol (President) of the Wisconsin Region. He later served as a chapter advisor as well as helping launch Chicago’s BBYO FAN Club.

Today Michael is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, as well as Alpha Epsilon Pi. Michael spearheaded the creation of the LGBTQ outreach group within Chicago’s Jewish Federation, now known as JUF/YLD Pride. Michael is a member of the JFNA National Young Leadership Cabinet and participated in the Wexner Heritage Program from 2017-2019. He was honored to receive the Jewish Federation Davis, Gidwitz & Glasser Young Leadership Award in 2017.

Michael is originally from the North Shore suburbs of Milwaukee, he remained in Chicago after graduating from Northwestern University, with degrees in Economics and Political Science. Michael is a Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and a partner of the Cohn Weisskopf Oxman Group. Forbes Magazine has included Michael on their list of “America’s Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” in 2018 and 2019.

Michael lives in Chicago with his husband, Doug Winkelstein, and their lovable pitbull Herman.

Dina Gluck is a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner in Nashville, Tennessee. She treats all medical and cosmetic dermatological conditions for patients across the lifespan. Dina has a BSN from the University of Kansas and MSN from the University of California, Los Angeles where she graduated with honors and an emphasis on disease prevention. She is extremely passionate about improving her patients' quality of life. Dina is a mom to her son Noah (2) and expecting baby #2 in early 2021. When she is not at work, she enjoys exercising, reading and spending time with her family.

Originally from Laurel, Maryland, Adam was a collegiate soccer player at Salisbury University, additionally completing his Masters degree at the University of South Carolina in Sports Medicine. With over 6 years of Athletic Training experience, Adam is an Athletic Trainer with the MLS’ LA Galaxy. He is a part of a staff that manages Sports Medicine, Performance, and Rehabilitation for the internationally known soccer club. Previously, he was the Head Athletic Trainer of San Antonio FC (USL), as well as an Athletic Trainer with the NFL's New Orleans Saints and USC Gamecocks Football. This year, Adam has started BLV Performance Therapy, LLC; created to support and manage the health and wellness of some of the world's biggest entertainers and artists. BLV, crafted from the philosophy "Be yourself, Love your body, and Value your passions,” instills belief in one’s journey through hands-on therapy, movement, and holistic guidance. BLV Performance Therapy also contributes to the community through the planning and covering expenses to host Injury Prevention and Performance clinics for underserved athletic populations. Adam is a huge advocate for giving back and providing opportunities to high-school leaders, as the international Jewish youth group, BBYO, shaped many of his current ideals and relationships.

Sarah Levenson knows a thing or two about getting s*it done.

A serial entrepreneur, mother of 2 teenage daughters, and fiercely independent, Sarah has always maintained optimism as a way of life along with living in the moment and believing that there is no time like the present to GSD (get s*it done).

In 2011, Sarah launched HipKnoTies® 1 Garment 30 Ways, a patent pending convertible garment. In addition to selling to women in over 80 countries, selling out on QVC and seeing the success of several viral videos, Sarah built and managed HipKnoTies® online presence and social media.

Sarah's experience, knowledge, and attention to detail has afforded her the ability to not only GSD in her own life, but also to GSD for those who need a little extra help.

Helping others has always been a passion of Sarah's and leading by example to empower others that they can do it!

Whether it is simply listening and supporting one's ideas or guiding one in the right direction to GSD, Sarah is approachable and patient in her method of working with those in need.

Shauna Ruda is the Director of Stakeholder Relations & Cabinet Alumni at JFNA. Shauna worked for a leading global Jewish humanitarian aid organization, The American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), in a variety of leadership roles - scaling JDC's young professional engagement strategy and guiding disaster response efforts on the ground in Nepal, Israel, and Turkey. Following her time at JDC, Shauna was Director of Engagement for Virtual Enterprises (VE), a national education nonprofit with a mission to prepare young people for financially secure futures, driving corporate and foundation partnerships. Most recently, Shauna worked in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Corporate Responsibility Department and as a Migration Researcher at Columbia University.

Shauna holds an MA in Migration Studies from Tel Aviv University and MSW from Columbia University focused on International Welfare, Refugees, and Trauma Victims. When she’s not at work, Shauna is likely striking up a conversation with a stranger, chasing the next sunrise on a run, or biking through the city.

Jenna Kress was born and raised in the Washington DC Area, and is now living in Oakland California. Since moving to the Bay Area, she has been working for Community Works West, an organization committed to envisioning and creating a future where justice heals. As a Senior Coordinator for the Restorative Community Conferencing program, Jenna facilitates the Restorative Justice juvenile diversion program throughout Alameda County. She received her Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Georgia and went on to earn her Master's of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle. As a part of those experiences, Jenna worked with individuals and families impacted by interpersonal violence and mass incarceration. She cares deeply about supporting individual and collective mental wellness and de-stigmatizing mental health challenges. Jenna is passionate about working alongside those most impacted by harm in the community to foster meaningful practices and dialogue to promote systemic change, community building, and healing.

Mimi Brodsky Kress is the COO and co-owner of Sandy Spring Builders, one of the Washington metropolitan area’s premier custom homebuilders and is responsible for the company’s business and administrative management. She is also the President of Brodsky Group, Inc., originally a family-owned light industrial development company, which she is now the sole member of and oversees the management of their properties. Mimi is passionate about building and has been involved over her career with the National Association of Home Builders and their local affiliate the Maryland Building Industry Association.

In addition to her professional work, Mimi is involved with many charitable organizations in the area. She currently serves as Board President of NAMI-MC (National Alliance on Mental Illness Montgomery County), is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Jewish National Fund board, the DC Council BBYO FAN board, and is very active with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland. She graduated with a B.A. from Colby College, is married to professional photographer Michael Kress, and has a 30 year old son and 25 year old daughter. Outside of work and her non-profit involvement, Mimi loves to read, ski, sail, and continue to learn.

Sarina Behar Natkin, LICSW, is a Seattle based parent coach and speaker, with over 25 years of experience working with children and parents. She provides parents with the tools and support they need to raise healthy children, and find more joy in parenting. Sarina is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, as well as a Certified Gottman Educator and Certified Positive Discipline Trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Washington. She is regularly featured as a parenting expert on television and radio, and her writing appears in both print and online media sources. Sarina is a Seattle native and resides in the city with her husband and two daughters.
www.sarinanatkin.com

Jennifer has 10+ years of non-profit experience sitting on a variety of different non-profit boards in the Baltimore area. In that capacity, she has been on committees including fundraising, strategic planning, branding and visioning, board cultivation, programming, leadership, and large event planning. She recently served as Board Chair connecting volunteers to organizations for 3 years. In her second year as Board Chair, she was awarded 1 of 2 young leadership awards given each calendar year. She has served both the Jewish and secular communities in times of crisis and in times of growth.

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Koby joined BBYO when he was 13, and participated in ILTC '05, and in International Convention in 2005 to 2007. After High-school he started my army service as a programmer in 8200 unit, then worked in a cyber security startup called Adallom, which was acquired by Microsoft on 2015. During his day to day job he has established a LGBTQ+ employees resource group to make his office’s environment more LGBTQ friendly. He lives in Tel Aviv with his partner Mattan and dog Timmy.