Director of Spiritual Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo (March 2018 - present)
Clinical spiritual care leadership
Management, growth, and development of spiritual care staff
Clinical case management
Departmental culture change, reorganization, and interdepartmental engagement
Public outreach, speaking, and teaching in collaboration with education, marketing, and clinical marketing departments
Regulatory compliance and quality insurance
Budgetary management
Internal and external education and speaking regarding end-of-life care, clinical spiritual care, identity formation, professional development, diversity training, and clinical best practices
Regional conference design, development, and hosting
Research and development to further the field of spiritual care
Lead committee member for organizational DEI initiative
Collaboration with local healthcare, religious, and community organizations to effect better patient care
Development and presentation of DEI education and professional development regarding cultural sensitivity
Contributor in partnering with Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS) for DEI outreach to underserved, vulnerable populations
Temple Beth Zion, Buffalo, NY Rabbi (July 2013- March 2018)
Congregational leadership
Director of the Jewish Spirituality Center of Western New York
LGBTQ diversity and inclusion
Facilitate lifecycle events and rituals
Director of the Jewish Spirituality Center of Western New York
- founder and project lead
- leadership and volunteer management
- curriculum development and education for multiple classes on yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
- strategic planning
- individual and group spiritual direction
LGBTQ diversity and inclusion
- leadership and volunteer management/organization
- outreach and development
- education and leadership for adults and children of all age groups
- reorganizing of social action programming
- foundation of Town Square Food Pantry
- leadership of multiple drives and collections for needed supplies for refugees and those in need
Facilitate lifecycle events and rituals
- Holiday ritual and prayer leadership
- Holiday alternative service leadership
- Sabbath observance and service leadership
Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling Internship (August 2012 to 2013)
Development support for educational film series in pastoral care
Research and development of pilot program “Creating Sexually Healthy Institutions” with the Religious Institute
Coordination support for continuing education seminars in pastoral care at HUC-JIR
Website support for Blaustein Center’s online presence
Marketing and branding support for the Center
Research and development of pilot program “Creating Sexually Healthy Institutions” with the Religious Institute
Coordination support for continuing education seminars in pastoral care at HUC-JIR
Website support for Blaustein Center’s online presence
Marketing and branding support for the Center
Founder, The Jewish Teachers’ Network (January 2011 - November 2012)
Creator and founder of non-profit organization based in social networking and Jewish education
Research and development of on-line resource sharing platform for Jewish educatorsProject development and researcher
Fund raising
Budgetary management
Operations management and assessment
Strategic long term planning
Research and development of on-line resource sharing platform for Jewish educatorsProject development and researcher
Fund raising
Budgetary management
Operations management and assessment
Strategic long term planning
Beth Sholom Temple Rabbinic Residency, Fredericksburg, VA (September 2012)
Holiday ritual and prayer leadership
Holiday family prayer service leadership
Pastoral care for community members
Holiday family prayer service leadership
Pastoral care for community members
Beth Shalom Congregation Rabbinic Residency, East Liverpool, OH (September 2011 to June 2012)
Shabbat and holiday ritual and prayer leadership
Leader of learning opportunities in Jewish texts, history, culture, and spirituality
Pastoral visits to congregant homes and local hospitals
Organization of social events
Facilitator of community outreach and inter-religious dialogue
Guest speaker at local hospital chaplaincy training program
Leader of learning opportunities in Jewish texts, history, culture, and spirituality
Pastoral visits to congregant homes and local hospitals
Organization of social events
Facilitator of community outreach and inter-religious dialogue
Guest speaker at local hospital chaplaincy training program
Jewish Home and Hospital, New York, NY (August 2009 - May 2010)
Pastoral care and counseling provided to residents and rehabilitation patients
Service leader for Sabbath and holiday ritual and prayer services
Administrative development and documentation
Funeral assistance and end-of-life chaplaincy
Service leader for Sabbath and holiday ritual and prayer services
Administrative development and documentation
Funeral assistance and end-of-life chaplaincy
Conversion Mentor (September 2009 to present)
Private mentorship and consultation for conversion candidates
One-on-one personalized education
Judge on batei din
One-on-one personalized education
Judge on batei din
