We are excited to announce the dedicated Jewish community professionals beginning the MA in Jewish Professional Studies!
Meet North American Cohort 7 (NA7)
Morgan Ducar of Bruceville, TX
Assistant Director, URJ Greene Family Camp
Meir Evans of Amherst, MA
Director of Student Life and Leadership, Hillel of UMass Amherst
Rebecca Lenkiewicz of Northbrook, IL
Donor Engagement Manager, JCC Chicago
Kole Mann of St. Louis, MO
Resource Assistant, Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Sarah Schneider of Chestnut Hill, MA
Program Operations Assistant, Field Growth, Foundation for Jewish Camp
Bar Segev of Nashville, TN
Israel Fellow, Jewish Agency and Vanderbilt Hillel
Zack Steinberg of Amherst, NY
Director of Jewish Innovation, Hillel of Buffalo
Julie Sturm of Brooklyn, NY
Principal, J. Sturm Consulting
Taylor Waters of Shaker Heights, OH
Head of Programs, AVA International
This diverse group of students from across North America are embarking on a 30-month educational journey, learning from leading faculty who bridge theory and practice, offering tangible, applied learning that is put into practice in their workplaces right away.
“We are committed to shaping leaders who not only excel in their individual roles but also strengthen the fabric of Jewish communal life,” says Dr. Keren E. Fraiman, Spertus Institute’s Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. “These professionals bring an exceptional drive to do just that, and we look forward to seeing their passion become purpose.”
This prestigious graduate program empowers Jewish professionals to bring new creativity, competencies, and credentials to their leadership in organizations across North America.
Interested in joining the next cohort of Spertus Institute’s MA in Jewish Professional Studies?
The Preferred Admission Deadline for Cohort NA 8 is March 2026.