Born and raised in Kansas City, Ethan is excited that his newest journey will bring him to a new home just up the hill from Allen Fieldhouse, where he serves as the Executive Director of the University of Kansas Hillel! Throughout his career, Ethan has focused on building Jewish community through intentional immersive programming, informal Jewish education, and leadership and organizational development.

Ethan’s career as a Jewish professional started at Herzl Camp in Wisconsin where he led the Ozo program, serving as Director of Staff in Training, and later as the Director of Jewish Education. Soon thereafter, Ethan took the helm of USY’s EMTZA Region, serving as Regional Director of Teen Engagement. After a few busy years on the road, he made the move to Durham, NC to become the Associate Director for Programs and Leadership at Jewish Life at Duke, the Hillel at Duke University. In his most recent role, Ethan innovated Jewish programming and educational efforts in Kansas City as the Director of Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.

Ethan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies and Philosophy from The George Washington University, and a Master of Arts in Judaic Studies from Brandeis University, with a concentration in post-Holocaust American Jewish Literature and Society. That’s a fancy way of saying he reads a lot. When he’s not reading, you can find Ethan spending Shabbat afternoons putting together his newest LEGO set or rewatching The West Wing yet again. In the lifetimes he’s lived during and in between being a Jewish professional, Ethan has worked as a bookstore manager, a sous-chef on an Israeli food truck, and a little league baseball umpire. He’s a diehard fan of the KU Jayhawks, KC Chiefs, and KC Royals, an above-average cook, and a below-average athlete.

Josh is a St. Louis native and graduate of the University of Missouri, where he
earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences in 2020. His first job after
college was working with endangered wolves (a role he still loves talking
about with anyone who's interested). Josh discovered his passion for Jewish
communal work as both a camper and staff member at Jewish summer
camp. That passion led him to Hillel, where he began as a Springboard Fellow
at Michigan State Hillel before spending the last four years as Assistant
Director of Camp Sabra. Throughout his career, he has been passionate
about creating meaningful Jewish experiences, building community, and
empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders. As KU Hillel's Assistant
Director, he is excited to collaborate with students and staff to create
engaging programs and cultivate a vibrant Jewish community where every
student feels welcome, connected, and empowered. Outside of work, Josh
enjoys cooking, playing just about any frisbee sport, and searching for the
perfect cup of coffee.

Megan is a proud Kansas City native and University of Kansas alumna, graduating in 2011 with a degree in Journalism. Her career has always focused on community and connection, with experience at The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, The Florence Melton School, and The JCC of Greater Kansas City.

Megan’s connection to KU Hillel began during her college years, when she was an active participant. She later served as a member of the KU Hillel Board of Directors, which deepened her commitment to supporting Jewish life at KU. Today, she’s proud to serve as KU Hillel’s Development and Events Manager, helping create meaningful experiences for students and the broader Jewish Jayhawk community.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, Sam, and their two kids, Evelyn and Louis, cheering on the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals, cooking, and traveling.

A 2021 KU alum, Ben was incredibly active at KU Hillel, where he served in a variety of leadership positions. Prior to joining the senior staff team at Congregation Beth Shalom as Director of Youth and Family Programming, Ben was the Jewish Student Life Coordinator at Indiana University Hillel. While at IU Hillel, Ben spearheaded the freshman engagement strategy, staffed multiple Birthright trips, and oversaw a variety of student groups. Ben grew up right here in Lawrence, however also spent time in his teen years living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. He is beyond honored, humbled, and excited to be part of the staff team at KU Hillel, where he works in partnership with students in the pursuit of enriching Jewish life on KU's campus and helping to develop the next generation of Jewish leaders.