When I took my position three years ago, I was excited about the good and important work that was ahead. Over the past 18 months, “good and important work” took on a whole new meaning. While myself and our leadership team dug in for what I now refer to as “saving the J,” our staff […] Learn More ›

A friend texted me over the weekend, “I am sure you are ridiculously crazy but I just wanted to say I’m thinking about you. Pretty sure ‘Pandemic Management’ wasn’t in your JCC CEO job description initially.” Immersed with my “Quarenteam” (coined by our Chief Experience Officer’s clever son), it is clear that this is the only work […] Learn More ›

It’s been about a year and a half since my appointment as the first female President & CEO for JCC Chicago was announced. There was quite a bit of talk about being a “first” and some asked why the need to talk about it at all. Of course we talked about it—we’re still talking about […] Learn More ›

Though I never believed it would happen, I have become a die-hard sports fan. I watch football, baseball and golf (yes, even golf on TV I find thrilling!). I followed March Madness for the first time last year and checked the standings regularly. I cheer wildly in my orange and blue t-shirt with my kid’s […] Learn More ›