Who We Are
NCJW/Essex is a member-driven organization, led by a volunteer Executive Committee and Section Board of Directors, installed annually. The Section Board of Directors sets the policies and strategic direction for NCJW/Essex and the Executive Committee provides day-to-day leadership and guidance and works to execute programs, events and initiatives. A professional staff supports the volunteer leadership. The team at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women offers counseling services and support to women seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.
NCJW/Essex Leadership
Executive Committee 2025-2026
- Andrea Rakitta Mintz, President
- Lauren Tabak Fass, Executive Vice President
- Susie Botwinick, VP Advocacy
- Laurie Schuftan, VP Center for Women
- Adrienne Lewin, VP Communications
- Debra Goldsmith, VP Community Impact
- Laurie Kahn, VP Fund Development
- Lisa Santola, VP Leadership
- Lisa Katz, VP Volunteer Engagement
- Miriam Haimes, Treasurer
- Rachel Meisel, Assistant Treasurer
- Rachel Khedouri, Recording Secretary
Section Board 2025-2026
- Penina Barr
- Janet Berger
- Melissa Berger
- Susie Botwinick
- Beth Randall Branigan
- Karen Cherins
- Carol Cohen
- Leslie Dorman
- Diane Dresdale
- Nancy Eskow
- Sharon Falkin
- Lauren Tabak Fass
- Lori Gelman
- Stacey Gold
- Debra Goldsmith
- Paula Green
- Lesley Greenstein
- Miriam Haimes
- Tara Heyderman
- Linda F. Jacobs
- Laurie Kahn
- Lisa Katz
- Rachel Khedouri
- Ellen M. Klein
- Robin Kollin
- Ellen Legow
- Adrienne Lewin
- Elisa Madorsky
- Marion Medow
- Rachel Meisel
- Andrea Rakitta Mintz
- Natalie Peck
- Phoebe Pollinger
- Jennie Goldsmith Rothman
- Lisa Santola
- Audra Sapherstein
- Deborah Legow Schatz
- Laurie Schuftan
- Myrna Wertheimer
- Marjorie Zucker
The NCJW/Essex fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
NCJW/Essex Staff
NCJW/Essex
Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women
Sarah Cohen
Director, Advocacy
scohen@donation.tovah.org
Lisa Golodner
Manager, Engagement and Community Impact
lgolodner@donation.tovah.org
Coming Soon
Director, Development
