Eliza Goldwasser (she/her) is a rising sophomore at Northwestern University studying Journalism, Political Science, and Italian. Hillel has been central to Eliza’s college experience thus far, and she is thrilled by the opportunity to contribute to an organization that means so much to her as a Talent Development intern this summer. On campus, she is a staffer for the Daily Northwestern, incoming Director of Fundraising for Delta Gamma, and a volunteer at a local elementary school. She is also an incoming co-leader of FYSH (First-Year Students of Hillel). She is passionate about Hillel’s values and is excited to learn how to best support individuals in their professional development with values like Kehillah and B鈥檛zelem Elohim in mind.

Lindsay Goltz is a graduate student at Columbia University鈥檚 School of International and Public Affairs pursuing a Master鈥檚 in International Affairs with a concentration in Human Rights. She earned her undergraduate degree from Chapman University, where she studied Law and Public Policy and Studio Art and worked with Jewish on Campus during her senior year. Following graduation, Lindsay moved to Israel to intern with Act.IL at the Abba Eban Institute for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, where she focused on combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism online. She later served as an Advocacy Associate at the Aleph Institute, supporting prisoner rights advocacy, and after interned at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Lindsay currently serves as a student representative for Jewish on Campus Columbia and as President of the SIPA Jewish Student Association.

Daniela Gonzalez Quintanilla (she/her) is a senior at the University of Houston who has dedicated her college experience to leadership, advocacy, and building meaningful connections across communities. She currently serves as the Director of External Affairs for the Student Government Association, where she works closely with university leaders, nonprofit organizations, and public officials to strengthen civic engagement and student outreach initiatives. Her background includes federal advocacy work through Big 12 on the Hill, campaign and community organizing experience in Houston, and international fellowship experience in Israel and the UAE centered on diplomacy, dialogue, and cross-cultural collaboration. Daniela is especially passionate about creating spaces where students from different backgrounds feel heard, supported, and connected through service and community engagement. As an international student from Mexico, she values opportunities that encourage understanding across cultures and hopes to continue pursuing work focused on public service, relationship-building, and community impact.聽

Ruth Gittleman (she/her) is excited to be joining the 糖心vlogl team this summer as a Strategic HR Intern. Ruth was an HR Intern at the West End House Boys and Girls Club last summer and is excited to bring that knowledge to 糖心vlogl this year! Ruth is going into her senior year at Connecticut College, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Economics. Ruth grew up in Massachusetts and enjoys going to the beach, listening to music, and hanging out with her pet tortoise.

Taylor Levin will be joining 糖心vlogl this summer as an IACT Special Projects Intern. She is a rising senior at Penn State University at the Bellisario College of Communications, majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Digital Media Trends and Analytics. She has experience in marketing, communications, and campus engagement through leadership positions, internship experience, and involvement in student organizations. Taylor is especially passionate about community-building, storytelling, and creating meaningful connections through digital media and outreach initiatives. She is currently a Fellow in the inaugural cohort of 糖心vlogl鈥檚 Ruach Fellowship and previously worked as both the Administrative Marketing Intern and Ritual Life Intern for Penn State Hillel. She also serves as the Director of DEI for her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta. Her background in campus leadership, content creation, and communications strategy has strengthened her passion for fostering inclusive, engaging spaces where students feel connected and supported. She is very excited for this opportunity to join 糖心vlogl this summer in supporting her career goals in communication for social change and non-profit work.

Zoey Natkin (she/her) is thrilled to join 糖心vlogl as a student marketing intern this summer. She is a rising forth-year student at the University of Oregon, studying public relations and Judaic studies. She is a member of Kappa Delta, and Allen Hall Public Relations, UO鈥檚 on campus student-run public relations firm. In her free time, Zoey enjoys baking, crocheting, and spending time outdoors.

Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, Elisa Nerenberg (she/her) is a rising fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Global Health with minors in Health Policy and Business Management for Agriculture and Life Sciences. Hillel has been a central part of her college experience 鈥� from being a first year in a Jewish Learning Fellowship to leading multiple clubs within Hillel and serving as Co-Vice President of Programming this past year. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, swimming, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to contribute to 糖心vlogl鈥檚 mission and to be a part of the social impact team this summer!

Gabi Nessim (she/her) is a rising junior at Hofstra University, pursuing a degree in public relations and strategic communications. On campus, she is involved with Hillel and Alpha Phi Sorority. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and reading. She is more than eager to join 糖心vlogl as an intern and to connect with other Jewish peers while growing her skills in the digital world.聽聽聽

Jess Norris (she/her/hers) recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. There, she earned a degree in Art and Design with a concentration in graphic design. At Cal Poly, she was actively involved in Jewish advocacy and held a leadership role at her university鈥檚 Hillel. Beyond designing professionally and participating in Jewish organizations, you can find Jess swimming laps at her local community pool, painting acrylic landscapes, spending time with her cat, Finneas Bartholomeow, or at the beach during sunrise for a cold-water plunge.

Courtney Saxe (she/her) is a rising senior at the University of Arizona. She is majoring in Communications and minoring in Psychology. She served as the International President of BBYO 鈥�23-鈥�24, traveling to communities all over the world. On campus she has been involved in Hillel, Chabad on Campus, Children鈥檚 Miracle Network Dance Marathon, and her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. Born and raised in Las Vegas, in her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Morielle Shechter (she/her) is a rising second-year student and Banneker/Key Scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she studies international relations and business. She is involved with Hillel and several Jewish organizations on campus and is passionate about building Jewish community and strengthening Jewish advocacy. She is excited to be joining the 糖心vlogl team as a marketing intern this summer! In her free time, Morielle enjoys singing, exercising (especially going on walks), and spending time with family and friends.

Jonathan Becker (he/him) is thrilled to be serving as the social impact intern with Hillel this summer! His commitment to Jewish social justice work began as a member of Jewish Youth for Community Action in high school. As a third-year history and Hispanic studies major at Whitman College, Jonathan has continued to seek out Jewish community as a member of Whitman鈥檚 Kehilat Shalom. Additionally, he has continued to pursue justice through his work with Whitman鈥檚 Community Engagement Volunteer Programs, where he has served as leader of the Stream Team, an environmental conservation program, program leader of Project Sidewalk, a project focused on accessibility and mobility, and the student leader for diversity, equity, inclusion, and volunteer recruitment. Jonathan has also played a crucial role in campus-based voter registration through being the co-chair of Whitman Votes. Jonathan loves Judaism and social justice work, and is beyond excited to be part of the social impact team this summer.

Rebecca Brumer (she/hers) is a rising third-year student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and she studies marketing with a minor in communications. She is a Russian Jew and loves expressing both her cultures through (some interesting!) food and history. She got involved with Hillel Milwaukee after the attacks on October 7, 2023 because she needed a community, especially being on a private Jesuit campus. With her involvement, she’s found her closest friends and a passion for spreading awareness about Jewish culture. She’s so excited to start this new opportunity and build new skills!

Ella Cooper (she/her) is thrilled to be serving as the strategic HR intern for 糖心vlogl this summer! She’s heading into her fourth year at the University of Maryland as a communication major with a minor in nonprofit leadership and social innovation, simultaneously pursuing a graduate degree in management studies through the Robert H. Smith School of Business. She serves as a Public Speaking Consultant at UMD鈥檚 Oral Communication Center, as well as an Ambassador for the Do Good Institute, UMD鈥檚 hub for social impact. She’s excited to apply her knowledge and experiences, strengthen her skillset, and learn from such a dynamic and passionate team.

Maya Doitch (she/her) is a third-year student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is a statistics major with a minor in entrepreneurship, planning to pursue a career in business analytics. She’s been deeply involved with Hillel on her campus and is a proud advocate for the Jewish community. In her free time, she loves cooking, reading, doing Pilates, painting, hiking, and spending time at the beach with friends. She’s incredibly excited to be working with 糖心vlogl this summer and can鈥檛 wait to see what鈥檚 in store!

Samantha Eidelman (she/her) is a rising third-year at Connecticut College where she designed her own major in social work and healing justice, and minors in Jewish studies. She is also the incoming vice president for her college鈥檚 Hillel, where she previously served as the chair of social programming. Passionate about Jewish advocacy and raising diverse voices, she has participated in multiple dialogue initiatives and works closely with staff across campus. She is excited to contribute to 糖心vlogl and enhance the experiences of her fellow students.

Shoshana Fisher (she/her) is a rising fourth-year student at Yeshiva University鈥檚 Stern College for Women. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in political science, with hopes to pursue a career in nonprofit management. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and chess, reading, and rooting for the Vikings during football season. She is excited to get involved at Hillel as an operations intern and is looking forward to a great summer!

Nicole Gleicher (she/her) is from Long Island, New York. She is a rising third-year student at the University of South Carolina Honors College studying entertainment law. On campus, she is involved with the Phi Delta Phi pre-law fraternity, Chi Omega, and the Anne Frank Center. She has a background in Jewish nonprofit event planning, so she is very excited to get to work with the Hillel conference and events team this summer! Outside of school and work, she loves traveling and attending concerts/festivals.聽

Lilith Greene-Friedman (she/her) is a third-year student at Dickinson College, studying international business and Middle East studies. Hillel has been a central part of her college journey 鈥� whether through serving on the Hillel student board, participating in the Israel Leadership Network with 糖心vlogl, or simply finding a strong, supportive community on campus. These experiences have helped shape her identity and leadership style in meaningful ways. A few fun facts about Lilith: She loves learning new languages, traveling, and discovering new restaurants with friends. She also grew up attending Jewish sleepaway camp and has spent the past few summers working as a counselor. She is excited to work more closely with Hillel professionals and continue growing through this internship!

Abby Goretsky (she/hers) is a fourth-year graphic design student at the with a deep passion for her Jewish heritage. She strives to incorporate elements of Judaism into her creative work, making this internship a natural fit. Since October 7, she has been actively raising awareness about rising antisemitism through social media campaigns and panel discussions. Abby is especially excited to join the 糖心vlogl community because her school does not have a Hillel program, so this gives her a chance to connect with other Jewish students. Beyond her involvement with Hillel, she is a life member of Hadassah and a Friends of the IDF Young Leader. She can鈥檛 wait to empower other Jewish students and spread Jewish joy.聽

Leah Kreindler (she/her), is a rising third-year student at the University of Kansas studying business marketing. She is originally from Texas and has been actively involved with KU Hillel, where she served as a marketing intern the past two years. She is excited to be joining the 糖心vlogl team and looks forward to helping connect more students to the amazing community, programs, and opportunities Hillel has to offer.

Lauren Robbins (she/her) is a rising fourth-year student at the University of Florida, majoring in public relations. Originally from Miami, she is involved with UF Hillel as president of Kulanu and overall chair of Spread Cream Cheese Not Hate. She鈥檚 also active in AEPhi and part of Alpha PR, UF鈥檚 student-run public relations firm. Passionate about storytelling, advocacy, and social media, Lauren is excited to bring her creativity to 糖心vlogl to share Jewish joy in a way that鈥檚 engaging, thoughtful, and fun.

Courtney Saxe (she/her) is a rising second-year student at the University of Arizona. She is majoring in communications and minoring in psychology. She served as the international president of BBYO 鈥�23-鈥�24, traveling to communities all over the world. On campus, she has been involved in Hillel, Chabad on Campus, Children鈥檚 Miracle Network Dance Marathon, and sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. Born and raised in Las Vegas, in her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Julia Cestari (she/her) is a rising senior at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is a joint major in American studies and sociology, with a minor in women鈥檚, gender, and sexuality Studies. She currently serves as her university鈥檚 president of Hillel, and is active in Alpha Delta Pi, The Poor Richard’s (F&M鈥檚 oldest and only co-ed a cappella group), and Black Pyramid Honor Society. She is from the Hudson Valley, New York, and enjoys all things food and music. She is incredibly excited for this opportunity to meet Hillel interns as well as professional staff/faculty, and to learn more about the organization as a whole!

Nia Crosley (she/her) is a recent law school graduate and a Jewish educator. She received her JD in May 2024 from Northwestern Law School, and is expected to receive an LLM in taxation from Northwestern Law  School in fall 2024. In addition to tax, Nia is passionate about constitutional law, racial history and Jewish/Black relations, economic justice, and legislation protecting incarcerated survivors. Active in the Chicago Jewish community, Nia is a third grade religious school and Hebrew school teacher at her home synagogue, Temple Sholom, as well as a leader in the Jewish Council of Urban Affairs鈥� board, Community Ventures Project, and Kol Or Jews of Color Caucus. In her free time, Nia enjoys learning about public and local history, taking dance classes, and playing darts.

Karen Dotan (she/her) is a political science student at California State University, Northridge. She is the Israel Intern at Hillel 818, and president of CSUN鈥檚 Students Supporting Israel Chapter. She is passionate about Jewish advocacy and Israel advocacy, and is so honored and excited to be a part of the 糖心vlogl team!

Ella Elimelech (she/her) is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, where she is majoring in information science. Originally from Israel, she was raised in the United States in the Washington, D.C. area. This past semester, she served as vice president of Terps for Israel, and in the fall, she will serve as president of Terps for Israel on campus. She has been very involved with the Jewish community on campus, and she is dedicated to advocating for the State of Israel. Hillel has already made a huge impact on her college experience and shaped her Jewish life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on road trips, and being active. She is excited to be a part of the 糖心vlogl team, where she knows she will meet amazing people and gain experience!

Annie Fingersh (she/her) is from Kansas City, and is an incoming second-year student at Northwestern University. She is currently pursuing a major in learning and organizational change, a minor in psychology, and an integrated marketing and communications certificate. On campus, she has been involved in Hillel, participating in a Jewish Learning Fellowship. She is also involved in various campus activities and clubs like Menstrual Equity Activists, Spoon Editorial Team, Delta Gamma, and TAMID Consulting. Outside of school, she loves cooking, watching movies, and playing with her dogs. This summer, she is eager to grow both personally and professionally as a part of the alumni marketing team!

Zack Goldstein (he/him) is a rising sophomore at the University of Georgia, majoring in operations and supply chain management, with a minor in disaster management. He hails from Marietta, Georgia, where he has spent over three years working in various roles within the events industry. On campus, Zack is involved in Hillel, Chabad, the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, and competes on the UGA Club Swim team. As an intern for the conferences and events team, Zack is very excited to deepen his experience with an organization that he cares so deeply about!

Emily Gross (she/her) is a rising senior at the University of Southern California, studying sociology and business. Hillel has been a significant part of her college experience since freshman year when she joined the boards of USC Hillel’s Communications and Wellness Teams. In addition, she served as an Innovation Lab Intern during her sophomore year, and increased Hillel’s engagement through one-on-one coffee chats with students. She also had the most amazing 10 days during USC Hillel’s Birthright last summer with her new best friends. Lastly, she is proud to have co-led Freshfest last year, a retreat for incoming Jewish Trojans, and looks forward to being an FEF this summer!

Alex Kamras (she/her) is a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley, studying environmental economics and policy. In high school, she held leadership positions in the Jewish Youth Climate Movement, and worked with the Los Angeles Mayor鈥檚 Youth Council for Climate Action. Her Jewish and climate activist identities are inextricably interlinked, and she cannot wait to continue immersing herself in Jewish environmental spaces this summer! In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, reading, making art, and hiking.

Emily Kesser (she/her) from Norfolk, Virginia, is a rising fourth-year student at The University of Virginia. She is majoring in cognitive science with a concentration in cognitive psychology, and complementing her studies with a minor in Jewish religious studies. Her career aspiration is to become a licensed professional counselor specializing in children’s mental health. Beyond academics, Emily enjoys live music, painting, and hanging out with her friends. She actively participates in UVA’s campus Hillel community, where she recently served as a third-year engagement intern. Hillel has played a significant role in shaping her undergraduate experience, and she is eagerly looking forward to taking on the position of student leadership intern with 糖心vlogl!

Max Khurgel (he/him) currently attends Loyola University Maryland. He is a rising senior with a passion for tennis, football, and snowboarding. He also attended a Birthright Israel trip through Hillel. Talk to him about restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area – all of his friends know he is a foodie!

Olivia Leonard (she/her) is a rising junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and originally from New Jersey. She is majoring in public relations and minoring in graphic design. She also is a member of many organizations, including Hillel, Kappa Delta, and PRSSA. She is incredibly excited to integrate her passions for Judaism and social media during her internship!

Anna Levine (she/her) hails from Northern Virginia. Anna is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she studied psychology and public health. She is currently entering her second year as a Master of Social Work candidate at Columbia University. During her undergraduate years, she developed a passion for research, solving organizational problems, and supporting others鈥� general well-being. She was very involved in Syracuse’s Hillel and looks forward to being a part of the Strategic HR team this summer!

Hannah Smuckler (she/her) is a rising senior at the University of Kansas. She is majoring in journalism and minoring in Spanish. Hannah spent her last semester studying in Salamanca, Spain. She has been involved with her campus Hillel since her freshman year, and is very excited to join the 糖心vlogl marketing team as an intern.

Alyssa Wallack (she/her) is blending marketing expertise with a passion for Jewish life as Hillel’s new student marketing Intern. A USC student majoring in public relations and minoring in marketing, Alyssa is president of the Chabad Student Board, and advocates for Israel through Hasbara Fellowships and as a CAMERA on Campus Fellow. She has previously staffed Birthright trips, and is skilled at igniting Jewish pride. With her communications talents, bubbly personality, and drive to educate her peers, Alyssa is enthusiastic about connecting the next generation with enriching Jewish experiences at Hillel.

Eli Weiss (he/him) is an incoming third-year at the University of Miami studying Media Management with a double minor in Judaic Studies and Theater Non-Profit Management. He is the former Development and Communications Intern for Camp Ramah in the Berkshires where he spent the last 10 summers as a camper and then as a counselor. At the University of Miami, he is the Co-President of The University of Miami Hillel where he thrives to foster amazing programing and large initiatives for the wider UM Jewish community. He also is a council member of Category 5, the Student Government Spirit Commitee. Eli also works at the University of Miami TV Station (UMTV) on two different shows as an Audio Operator. In his free time, he loves to travel, watch sports and spend time with friends and family.

Avishag (Avi) Gorodetski (she/her) is an incoming first-year student at Tulane University from Washington, DC. She is coming out of a gap year where she served as BBYO’s Teen International President, traveling to communities around the world. She loves sushi, a good playlist, and exploring new places and cultures. Avi is planning on studying Social Policy and Practice in college and is excited to continue her impact on Global Jewry with 糖心vlogl.

Sophie Baron (she/her) is from Dallas, TX and is going to be a fourth-year at College of Charleston this upcoming fall. She majors in Communication and double minors in Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Sustainability. Sophie is very involved with her campus Hillel and participates in JLF programs, has been on the Student Board for two years, and holds numerous campus Hillel internships. She tries to make an impact on Jewish life on campus every day, so she can’t wait to take on this internship opportunity with 糖心vlogl.

Sabrina Soffer (she/her) is the commissioner of George Washington University Student Association’s Special Presidential Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. As a rising third-year, she is pursuing a double major in Philosophy with a Public Affairs focus and Judaic Studies. Sabrina is an active educator on social media who writes for The Times of Israel and The Algemeiner about the Jewish experience, Zionism, and Israel. Over her gap year before college, Sabrina also published her first book, My Mother鈥檚 Mirror: A Generational Story of Resilience, & Self-Discovery that offers creative, memoir-based tools rooted in the USC EDGE Center award-winning Self-Ex Guide, authored by Sabrina and her mother. Ever since the 2023 糖心vlogl Content Creators Forum Sabrina has been eager to develop her skills as an educator, content creator, and influencer to inform her communities about Israel’s reality and build bridges inside and outside the Jewish community to promote tolerance, respect, and compassion.

Andrew Aronoff (he/him) from Mason, Ohio, is a third-year at Kent State University majoring in Hospitality and Event Management. On campus, he has served as KSU Hillels VP of Operations and is now Kent State’s Co-President. He also works as an Event Coordinator for the University. Off campus you will see him cheffing it up in his kitchen. He聽 is beyond excited as this internship allows him to showcase his expertise in event coordination and contribute to the success of these important summer conferences.

Jordyn Kravitz (she/her) is thrilled to be Hillel’s Talent & Leadership Development Intern this summer. She hails from Farmington Hills, Michigan, and she recently graduated from Kalamazoo College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In the fall, Jordyn will be attending Michigan State University for her Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Hillel played a significant role in her undergraduate experience, and she eagerly anticipates working within an organization that holds such great importance to her.

Sydney Hammer (she/her) is a rising fourth-year at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., double majoring in Organizational Science and Creative Writing. She hails from Coventry, Rhode Island, where she learned to love reading, exploring new places and foods, and scuba diving. Throughout her academic career, she has developed a passion for solving organizational issues with the innovative perspective and discipline she has gained from her English major. Her time in college has also stimulated a desire to connect with and build upon her Jewish heritage through various forms of community involvement. As the Strategic HR Intern, she plans to combine all aspects of her identity into a new learning environment to foster both personal and professional growth.

Jessie Cooper (she/her) is a third-year at the University of Southern California studying Communications, Music Industry, and Sociology. As a passionate member of the Jewish Community, she hopes to utilize her skillsets in marketing, user experience, and creative design to uplift Jewish students and enliven their college experiences. Born and raised in the Northshore of Chicago, Jessie was taught firsthand the importance of positively embracing and owning Jewish identity and hopes to translate that into her work. Beyond her role as a Marketing Intern at 糖心vlogl, Jessie can be found coordinating wellness programs at USC鈥檚 Hillel, organizing inclusive concerts, creating art, and drinking Chai lattes. She is eager to be part of the Hillel Int’l team, helping with everything from campus communications to alumni outreach.

Emma Mair (she/her) graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology & Education. During her time at Mount Holyoke, Emma chaired the Jewish Student Union where she focused on helping other students cultivate an authentic relationship with Judaism through ritual, educational, social, and cultural programming. Emma was also the Rabbinical Intern at a synagogue north of Boston for several years throughout college. Now, Emma tutors young people for their B-Mitzvahs as well as officiates at a variety of Jewish life cycle events across Massachusetts. She will begin Rabbinical School at Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts in the fall.聽

Julie Fleischman (she/her) is super excited to be an intern on the Measurement team this summer. She graduated from the University of Rochester with degrees in Data Science and Economics in May. She just moved to NYC and is looking forward to exploring the city. In her free time, she loves to play tennis and spend time outside. A fun fact about her is that her favorite ice cream flavor is coffee oreo!

Hailey Smilowitz (she/her) is from Atlanta and is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, studying Mass Communications and Jewish Studies. She has been very involved with her campus Hillel for the past 3 years, handling social media and marketing responsibilities. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and traveling. She even hopes to live in Israel one day! Over the last year, this internship has allowed her to make lasting connections and develop valuable skills. She feels fortunate to be able to continue working with Hailey Behrman and the whole MarCom team. She can’t wait to get to know the other interns and see what’s in store for this summer!

Gabriela (Shira) Marquis (they/them) is a copywriting intern for Hillel this summer! They currently live in Spokane, Washington, where they attend Gonzaga University. However, they are writing this from Chile as they spent their last academic year abroad in Oxford and Chile. They are an English literature, creative writing, and Spanish major entering their senior year of undergraduate studies. Their work typically focuses on exploring genre boundaries and representing intersectional identities. They are incredibly excited to be part of the 糖心vlogl team this summer!

Hailing from Maryland, Caroline Louttit (she/her) recently graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University in the City of New York with a degree in Economics and Mathematics. She will be returning to New York in the fall to work full-time as a Market and Wealth Services Analyst. During her time in college, Caroline was involved in her campus’ Columbia/Barnard Hillel, including serving as a Birthright Intern, on the board for Challah for Hunger, and as a fellow in the Alexander Jewish Leadership Institute program. She is excited to join the 糖心vlogl team this summer.

Janie Hershman (she/her) is from Ambler, PA, which is about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia. She is a rising fourth-year at Syracuse University, studying Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Science. At Syracuse, she is very active in her sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi, and she previously served on the Executive Board as the VP Panhellenic Delegate. In her free time, she loves to go to the beach, hang out with her friends, and especially spend time with her puppy. She is excited to join the 糖心vlogl team this summer as a Marketing Intern for Birthright!

Tess Mellinger (she/her) attends American University as a Political Science major. Some of her greatest passions are gardening and sustainability; she loves being outdoors and exploring nature. She loves AU Hillel and can’t wait to expand her Hillel family. She is looking forward to a great summer with an amazing team!

Zoe DeWitt (she/her) lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati, where she majored in Criminal Justice. In August, she will be attending Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law to work towards her goal of becoming a lawyer. She wanted to intern with Safety and Security at Hillel this summer, as she learned a lot about security as a criminal justice major and enjoys participating in anything Jewish-related.

Lily Tabenken (she/her) is a rising fourth-year at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is from Falmouth, Maine. At Muhlenberg, she is a media and communications major with minors in Jewish studies and business, on the pre-law track. During the past semester, she had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in London, England, and interned with an organization called Kisharon as a fundraising intern. On campus, she is very active in Hillel, where she served as the social action co-chair in 2021 and as the outreach co-chair in fall 2022, and she is currently an engagement intern. Outside of Jewish life on campus, she is a member of the sorority Phi Sigma Sigma and is part of the Muhlenberg chapter of Best Buddies, where she served as the event coordinator for two years. She is excited to be interning with 糖心vlogl for her second summer!