Meet the Team
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
At Hillel at Miami University, we wish to include everyone. We also recognize we may not be meeting everyone’s needs. We want to hear from you. If you have an accommodation request for future programs or an accessibility concern, please let us know by emailing admin@muhillel.org or a staff member or student leader for follow up.
Staff
Whitney Fisch, Executive Director
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Whitney started her career in Jewish communal work in 2003 as the Director of Jewish Student Life at the University of Georgia and moved to Chicago in 2004 to begin work as the Graduate and Young Professional Program Director for the Hillels of Illinois. During her time as a Hillel professional, she was able to take advantage of living and learning in Israel for a summer through Hillel’s partnership with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.
Upon completion of her year at Pardes, Whitney was back in Ann Arbor as a Master’s student at the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work. Whitney's studies focused on community organizing with children and youth and she subsequently spent the last 10 years working in Jewish day schools as a school counselor and education administrator. Before taking on her role at Hillel at Miami University, Whitney was the Director of Health and Wellness at Milken Community Schools in Los Angeles. Her personal and professional goals in life have always led from the proactive--she wants to create structures, programs, and systems that allow young people to not only survive but to thrive and she wants to do so while role modeling the leadership and thoughtful communication that she hopes to cultivate in the young people she serves.
Whitney is currently living in Blue Ash, OH with her husband, three young children, and their dog, George Shmulick. During her free time, she loves cooking, eating, hiking, reading and drinking copious amounts of coffee.
Lilly Socha, Campus Marketing & Development Manager
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Born and raised in St. Louis, Lilly is thrilled to work with Hillel International and Hillel at Miami to support Jewish life on campus. Prior to joining the Hillel team, Lilly received her B.A. in Communication from Truman State University. She also spent several years in the corporate communications field, which fostered a love of storytelling and visual design. In her current role, she assists WashU Hillel, Cincinnati Hillel, and Hillel at Miami University with their communications and digital fundraising efforts. When Lilly’s not working, she enjoys exploring new places and playing fetch with her toy poodle, Lucy.
Devra Sadler, Assistant Director
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Devra has always been proud to come from a long line of Jewish leaders in Youngstown, Ohio. From a young age she was active in her Jewish community through BBYO, working at JCC Day Camp, and being involved in her synagogue. During her college years at the University of Cincinnati, she was an active member of Hillel and advisor of the local BBG chapter. It was during this time that Devra was inspired to give back to the Jewish community and decided to pursue a career as a Jewish communal professional.
In 2015, shortly after graduation, Devra moved to Savannah, Georgia where she became the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Savannah Jewish Federation. She worked in a variety of programmatic areas designing unique Jewish experiences for PJ Library, BBYO, and SCAD Hillel students. She became passionate about connecting individuals to Jewish experiences and helping them along their Jewish journeys.
In 2018, Devra moved back to Cincinnati to work at the Mayerson JCC as the Manager of Youth, Family, & Jewish Life. While working at the JCC, she completed her master’s degree in Jewish Professional Studies from the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning & Leadership. Devra is excited to join the Hillel at Miami University team and help create a welcoming space for students to meet, engage, and foster a love of Judaism.
In her free time, Devra enjoys shopping, baking, watching the latest Netflix shows, and spending time her husband, Scott, and their dog, Zev.
Diane Morgan, Operations Manager
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Diane joins the Hillel at Miami University team bringing a diverse career in marketing, sales and management. She started her college education at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati studying broadcasting, then transferring to Wilmington College of Ohio where she received her B.A. in Business Administration. Diane not only attended Wilmington as a student but also worked there while completing her education. After graduating, Diane’s career path took her into various industries including publishing, technology and manufacturing. Her most recent career was as sales manager for a large greeting card company. Over the last two years, Diane stepped away from her career to become a caregiver. Taking care of others is something that Diane is passionate about and believes is what connects us all.
Nothing is more important to Diane than her family and friends. She and her husband John have been married for over 25 years and are parents to their amazing daughters Delaney and Izzy. Delaney and her husband Johnny have two beautiful daughters, Calliope and Oakleigh. Being a mom and a grandma brings Diane tremendous joy.
In addition to spending time with her family, Diane enjoys attending concerts, doing yoga and swimming. Diane loves to try new things, learn new things and is always up for an adventure.
Student Leadership
Hillel at Miami University provides a number of leadership opportunities for students during their time on campus.
Hillel: Association of Jewish Students (AJS)
Hillel: AJS is a registered student organization on campus. Students volunteer to serve on an executive committee that works closely with Hillel staff and student interns to serve the entire Jewish student body and create a warm and welcoming community for all. Staff serve as off-campus advisors to this organization.
Student Leadership
Hillel student leaders learn about the dynamics of a Jewish non-profit, assist with program planning and implementation, and develop their leadership skills. They work directly with our Director of Jewish Student Life and are supported by all professional staff to create a vibrant Jewish community on campus.
Hillel Board
Eric Glassman ‘25
President
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Eric is a junior, studying finance from Cincinnati, Ohio. On campus, he is involved with the Investment Banking Club, Equity Research Club, and Disc Golf Club. Last year, he served as the Treasurer for Hillel and is excited to work as the President. In his free time, Eric enjoys rock climbing, playing disc golf, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
Jordana Sweeney ’24
Vice President
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Jordana is a senior speech pathology and audiology major from Reston, VA. She is excited to be Hillel’s vice president and make a meaningful impact. Outside of Hillel, Jordana is involved in NSSLHA and Big Brothers Big Sisters and spends time reading, trying new coffee drinks, and traveling. Jordana is excited to move up in the leadership chain, starting as a general programming intern her sophomore year and becoming a Jewish life general programming intern this past year. She looks forward to a great year and is excited to grow within her role!
Heidi Sturm ‘26
Treasurer
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Heidi is a sophomore accounting major from Knoxville, Tennessee. She’s a member of several committees in her professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, such as the recruitment committee and marketing committee. Heidi enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with her friends. She has loved making Jewish friends at Miami’s Hillel events so far and is super excited for what this year brings!
Student Leaders
Lainey Dorrian ‘26
General Programming Intern
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Lainey is a sophomore double majoring in data analytics and organizational leadership, with a sociology minor. She is from Columbus, Ohio, where she was active at her religious school teaching Hebrew to younger students. At Miami, she is a member of Tri Delta, CHAARG, and the club field hockey team. In her free time, Lainey enjoys all things cooking and baking, spending time with friends, working at Starbucks, and thrifting/shopping. She loves the community that Judaism creates and can’t wait to help strengthen it through Hillel!
Benny Caruso ‘26
General Programming Intern
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Benny is a sophomore from Dayton, Ohio, is extremely passionate about Public Health and Entrepreneurship. He participates actively in campus life as a member of Miami Activity Planning (MAP), the College Dems, and Miami's Apiculture Club. In addition to studying and participating in extracurricular activities, Benny enjoys spending time with friends, walking, and watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In his spare time, Benny enjoys playing his saxophone, embracing fun and laughter, and embracing life as it is.
Andrew Goldberg ‘26
Jewish Life Intern
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Andrew is a sophomore from St. Louis Missouri. He is majoring in Data Science and Statistics and minoring in Computer Science. Outside of Hillel Andrew is involved with Miami Metrics and the Honors Student Advisory Board where he is on the Student-Faculty relations committee. He has spent 4 years as a religious school teacher and 2 summers as a Jewish summer camp counselor. He also grew up in NFTY where he served on his Temples board. Andrew loves camping, hanging out with friends, and music. He is extremely excited for the upcoming year!
Ilana Miller ‘26
DEI/Social Action Intern
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Ilana is a second-year Social Justice Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies double major with minors in Disability Studies and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to her involvement with Hillel, Ilana competes with Miami’s mock trial team. Growing up, Ilana attended and worked at Jewish summer camp and participated in Jewish youth theater for many years! Ilana loves musical theater, vegan baking, and spending time with animals. She is so excited for the upcoming year!
Sydney Eisenberg ’25
Social Media and Marketing Intern
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Sydney is a junior from Cleveland, Ohio. She is majoring in Nutrition with a concentration in dietetics and minoring in marketing. Aside from Hillel, Sydney is involved in SAND, Paws 4 a Cause, and Greek life. Sydney loves going on hikes, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She is thrilled about this school year!
Amanda Myers ‘27
Engagement Intern
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A Cincinnati native, Amanda is delighted to become a part of the Hillel International family. She is a freshman Journalism major on a Pre-Law track at Miami and is committed to the intersection of Jewish Life and experiences within the world. Amanda first found her passion for involvement with the Jewish community when she helped organize relations between her high school and an intercommunity seder event at the JCC and has been an avid leader in her school and community life ever since. She hopes to use her role at Hillel as an opportunity to help other students become just as excited and proud of their community as she is. In her free time, Amanda is involved in disability advocacy and enjoys bouldering, art, and spending time with loved ones.
Board of Directors
Patty Rubin, ‘79, Board Chair
Gerry Korkin, Immediate Past President
Robyn Steiner Lamont, ‘09, Vice President
Marc Rubin, former Dean of Miami University’s Farmer School of Business, Treasurer
Ruth Engel, Secretary
Jeff Blumental, ‘06
Andrea Abrams
Rabbi Josh Brown, ‘02
Walter Frank, ‘59
Cindy Ginsberg
Julie Glazer, ‘82
Jeff Lazarus, ‘02
Dr. Jenna Kamrass Morvay
Bernie Reiss
Cydney Topaz, ‘99
Meet Rachel Marchese:
The Director of Cincy Internships
Email: rmarchese@jvscareers.org
Rachel Marchese is the Director of Cincy Internships and College Scholarship Coordinator at JVS Careers. Her role includes managing the Cincy Internships program and Workum Internship. As well as helping students secure internships and real-world experiences that will advance their careers and sense of community. She also helps students through JVS’s HILB scholarship program.
Rachel, a Cincinnati native, brings years of experience working with Jewish nonprofit organizations. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Communication from Kent State University and after graduating was the Springboard Innovation Fellow with Brandeis University Hillel in Waltham, Massachusetts where she was trained in Design Thinking methodology and developed creative redesign for student engagement. After returning to Cincinnati, she joined the JVS team in 2021 as the Talent Acquisition and Program Coordinator. She is a passionate community builder who brings expertise in relationship building, communication, marketing, and student engagement.
Rachel likes to spend her free time strength training, spending time with her fox terrier-mix Sam and her partner DeVon, and hanging out in Cincinnati’s coolest neighborhood, Northside.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Hillel at Miami is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. No applicant or employee will be denied opportunities for employment or advancement because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service, disability, or other protected status in accordance with those laws.