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The Board of Directors
The CYJ Board provides governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction. The board defines the camp's mission, hires and evaluates the Executive Director, ensures financial stability, and protects the organization legally, while leaving daily camp operations to the professional staff. Want to learn more, just fill out our Board/Committee Interest form
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BOARD MEMBER 2026-27 |
POSITION |
AREA |
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Ari Bond |
Dallas |
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Shaina Bielaz |
Houston |
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Jennifer Braham |
Austin |
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Wendy Cohen |
Secretary |
Non-Texas |
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Mark Estes |
Past President |
Houston |
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Mollye Finkelstein |
Vice President - Camper Experience |
Dallas |
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Michael Fisherman |
President |
Houston |
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Melissa Gendason |
Vice President - Development |
Dallas |
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Gustavo Giske |
Houston |
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Naomi Goren |
Non-Texas |
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Matthew Greenfield |
Austin |
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Zachary Hiller |
Houston |
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Arturo Karakowsky |
Presidential Appointee |
Houston |
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Dan Lavin |
Treasurer |
Houston |
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Micha Liberman |
Vice President - Programs |
Non-Texas |
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Jason Schwartz |
Vice President - Facilities |
Dallas |
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Sarah Shapiro |
Bingo Chair |
Austin |
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Gabriela Tawil |
San Antonio |
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Rafi Zitvar |
Houston |
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ADVISORY BOARD |
AREA |
|---|---|
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Mike Abkowitz (2022) |
Austin |
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Reuben Bar Yadin (2018) |
San Antonio |
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Mark Berins (2026) |
Houston |
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Amy Bossin (2026) |
Houston |
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Sarah Braham (2018) |
Houston |
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Cheryl Drazin (2024) |
Dallas |
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Steven Finkelman (2014) |
Houston |
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Mark Gottesman (2014) |
Houston |
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Lisa Hartman (2026) |
El Paso |
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Aaron Hiller (2021) |
Non-Texas |
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Albert Hiller (2018) |
Houston |
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Joseph Kornfeld (2014) |
Houston |
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Jonah Paransky (2022) |
Houston |
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Sonia Raizes (2014) |
Houston |
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Ann Ronn (2018) |
Houston |
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Stuart Wallock (2022) |
Austin |
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Alex Wolchansky (2018) |
Houston |