After a nationwide search, KU Hillel hires new Director of Development and Special Projects, Amy Sandler. Sandler, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University receiving her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education: English. After graduating, Sandler moved back to Minneapolis to work as the Director of Youth and Camping at Temple Israel and Camp TEKO. She was also a copy writer and editor for a Jewish Lifestyle website, The Nosh. Amy moved to Kansas City in April 2015.
In her new position at Hillel, Sandler will be responsible for delivering the financial resources necessary for KU Hillel to sustain and expand existing programs and operations. Sandler will partner with Executive Director Jay Lewis and volunteer leadership to create and implement both annual and long-term funding strategies. In addition, Sandler will maintain a program portfolio and work closely with students. Sandler will lead this year’s Birthright Israel trip along with KU Hillel’s Senior Jewish Educator, Rabbi Neal Schuster.
“We are thrilled to add Amy to our staff team,” said Executive Director Jay Lewis. “She is one of the top young Jewish professionals in the country. Her intelligence, drive, and strong commitment to Jewish life will make her a huge asset to KU Hillel. She has a bright future ahead of her in Jewish communal leadership and we are so excited about what she will bring to our organization, KU, and the Kansas City Jewish community.”
For more information, visit www.kuhillel.org or 785-749-5397. Sandler can be contacted at amy@kuhillel.org
In her new position at Hillel, Sandler will be responsible for delivering the financial resources necessary for KU Hillel to sustain and expand existing programs and operations. Sandler will partner with Executive Director Jay Lewis and volunteer leadership to create and implement both annual and long-term funding strategies. In addition, Sandler will maintain a program portfolio and work closely with students. Sandler will lead this year’s Birthright Israel trip along with KU Hillel’s Senior Jewish Educator, Rabbi Neal Schuster.
“We are thrilled to add Amy to our staff team,” said Executive Director Jay Lewis. “She is one of the top young Jewish professionals in the country. Her intelligence, drive, and strong commitment to Jewish life will make her a huge asset to KU Hillel. She has a bright future ahead of her in Jewish communal leadership and we are so excited about what she will bring to our organization, KU, and the Kansas City Jewish community.”
For more information, visit www.kuhillel.org or 785-749-5397. Sandler can be contacted at amy@kuhillel.org
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