Board of Trustees
Mamie Kanfer Stewart
President
Mamie Kanfer Stewart is the host of The Modern Manager podcast, author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings and Founder of Meeteor, a coaching and training firm focused on building healthy, high performing teams with a special emphasis on productive meetings. In addition, Mamie is an executive coach who works with entrepreneurs and managers to build the habits they need to successfully manage themselves and their teams.
Mamie is a current board member of Brooklyn Community Foundation and immediate past chair of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. She serves on the board of Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation and is chair of Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah.
Mamie serves on the Executive Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, and is co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
President
Mamie Kanfer Stewart is the host of The Modern Manager podcast, author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings and Founder of Meeteor, a coaching and training firm focused on building healthy, high performing teams with a special emphasis on productive meetings. In addition, Mamie is an executive coach who works with entrepreneurs and managers to build the habits they need to successfully manage themselves and their teams.
Mamie is a current board member of Brooklyn Community Foundation and immediate past chair of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. She serves on the board of Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation and is chair of Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah.
Mamie serves on the Executive Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, and is co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
Ora Weinbeg
Vice-President
Ora Weinberg has over a decade of professional experience in strategic planning, specializing in philanthropic advising, grants management and organizational development. Ora has worked as a consultant to early and mid-stage non-profits helping them lift the standard of excellence surrounding their organizational practices. She has guided organizations through a variety of internal planning processes, including program development, fundraising strategy, evaluation design, staff management, and board development. She is dedicated to helping her clients
build confidence in their mission and become more pragmatic in how they operate their organizations as well as how they impact the community around them. Ora has also held volunteer leadership roles in a number of organizations whose primary focus is creating inclusive school environments for children of all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Ora is the co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
Vice-President
Ora Weinberg has over a decade of professional experience in strategic planning, specializing in philanthropic advising, grants management and organizational development. Ora has worked as a consultant to early and mid-stage non-profits helping them lift the standard of excellence surrounding their organizational practices. She has guided organizations through a variety of internal planning processes, including program development, fundraising strategy, evaluation design, staff management, and board development. She is dedicated to helping her clients
build confidence in their mission and become more pragmatic in how they operate their organizations as well as how they impact the community around them. Ora has also held volunteer leadership roles in a number of organizations whose primary focus is creating inclusive school environments for children of all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Ora is the co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
Michael Ross
Treasurer Michael Ross is a partner in the Litigation Department at the law firm Jenner & Block LLP, where his legal practice focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory and enforcement matters; he represents corporate clients from an array of industries including financial services, media, technology, and energy. Michael also serves as co-chair of the Pro Bono Committee at Jenner & Block, which is regularly recognized as having the leading pro bono program in the country. He previously served on the board and governance committee
of the literacy focused non-profit, Literacy, Inc. Michael lives in Prospect Heights with his wife and their three children.
Treasurer Michael Ross is a partner in the Litigation Department at the law firm Jenner & Block LLP, where his legal practice focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory and enforcement matters; he represents corporate clients from an array of industries including financial services, media, technology, and energy. Michael also serves as co-chair of the Pro Bono Committee at Jenner & Block, which is regularly recognized as having the leading pro bono program in the country. He previously served on the board and governance committee
of the literacy focused non-profit, Literacy, Inc. Michael lives in Prospect Heights with his wife and their three children.
Rebecca Chasan
Secretary Rebecca Chasan has 15 years of experience working for the City of New York on a wide-range of issues impacting citywide and agency operations and policy. Rebecca currently serves as a senior staff member within the Finance Division of the New York City Council, where she is responsible for managing the legislative process for the adoption of the City’s annual budget, which currently exceeds $100 billion. She has a JD from the Fordham University School of Law and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing an MPA at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Rebecca and her husband Michael live in Crown Heights and are the proud parents of two Luria Academy students, Ella and Avery. She serves on the Finance Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee.
Secretary Rebecca Chasan has 15 years of experience working for the City of New York on a wide-range of issues impacting citywide and agency operations and policy. Rebecca currently serves as a senior staff member within the Finance Division of the New York City Council, where she is responsible for managing the legislative process for the adoption of the City’s annual budget, which currently exceeds $100 billion. She has a JD from the Fordham University School of Law and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing an MPA at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Rebecca and her husband Michael live in Crown Heights and are the proud parents of two Luria Academy students, Ella and Avery. She serves on the Finance Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee.
Maurice Gindi
Board Member Maurice Gindi is a partner at the law firm of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton focusing on the organization and operation of private investment funds. His experience covers a broad array of private fund strategies, including leveraged buyout, special situations, growth equity, social impact and real estate funds, as well as hedge and “hybrid” funds. Maurice joined the firm in 2009 and made partner in 2019. From 2015-2016, he worked in the business development group at Blackstone where he was involved in new product initiatives. He received his JD, magna cum laude, in 2009 from NYU Law School where he was a Pomeroy Scholar and a Butler Scholar, and he graduated with highest honors from Rutgers Business School in 2006 with a BS in finance. Maurice and his wife Sylvia reside in Brooklyn and are proud parents of two Luria students and a Luria-hopeful toddler. He serves on the Finance Committee and the Committee on Trustees.
Board Member Maurice Gindi is a partner at the law firm of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton focusing on the organization and operation of private investment funds. His experience covers a broad array of private fund strategies, including leveraged buyout, special situations, growth equity, social impact and real estate funds, as well as hedge and “hybrid” funds. Maurice joined the firm in 2009 and made partner in 2019. From 2015-2016, he worked in the business development group at Blackstone where he was involved in new product initiatives. He received his JD, magna cum laude, in 2009 from NYU Law School where he was a Pomeroy Scholar and a Butler Scholar, and he graduated with highest honors from Rutgers Business School in 2006 with a BS in finance. Maurice and his wife Sylvia reside in Brooklyn and are proud parents of two Luria students and a Luria-hopeful toddler. He serves on the Finance Committee and the Committee on Trustees.
Shannon Frank Green
Board Member Shannon Frank is General Counsel of Anomaly, a global marketing and advertising agency.
Previously she spent 10 years as a commercial litigator, and enjoys helping organizations solve problems large and small, with an emphasis on risk management and dispute resolution. She has JD and LLM degrees from Duke University School of Law and a BA from Stanford University. Shannon and her husband Isaac are Prospect Heights residents and proud parents of Luria students Rosie and Solomon. Shannon serves on the Capital Campaign and the Head of School Support Committees.
Board Member Shannon Frank is General Counsel of Anomaly, a global marketing and advertising agency.
Previously she spent 10 years as a commercial litigator, and enjoys helping organizations solve problems large and small, with an emphasis on risk management and dispute resolution. She has JD and LLM degrees from Duke University School of Law and a BA from Stanford University. Shannon and her husband Isaac are Prospect Heights residents and proud parents of Luria students Rosie and Solomon. Shannon serves on the Capital Campaign and the Head of School Support Committees.
Dr. Elizabeth Hammer is Chief of the Nephrology Department at NYU Brooklyn Hospital in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In that role, she has the opportunity to engage with challenging clinical and operational problems in medicine while still providing hands on care for individual patients. She recently led the successful turnaround of the hospital's struggling dialysis unit. She attended medical school at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, trained in Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, and completed a Nephrology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital before crossing the river to Brooklyn. Dr. Hammer and her husband David live in Prospect Heights and are proud parents of Luria students Henry and Charlie.
Ellie Hammer
Board Member
Dr. Elizabeth Hammer is Chief of the Nephrology Department at NYU Brooklyn Hospital in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In that role, she has the opportunity to engage with challenging clinical and operational problems in medicine while still providing hands on care for individual patients. She recently led the successful turnaround of the hospital's struggling dialysis unit. She attended medical school at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, trained in Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, and completed a Nephrology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital before crossing the river to Brooklyn. Dr. Hammer and her husband David live in Prospect Heights and are proud parents of Luria students Henry and Charlie.
Board Member
Dr. Elizabeth Hammer is Chief of the Nephrology Department at NYU Brooklyn Hospital in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In that role, she has the opportunity to engage with challenging clinical and operational problems in medicine while still providing hands on care for individual patients. She recently led the successful turnaround of the hospital's struggling dialysis unit. She attended medical school at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, trained in Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, and completed a Nephrology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital before crossing the river to Brooklyn. Dr. Hammer and her husband David live in Prospect Heights and are proud parents of Luria students Henry and Charlie.
Rick Kiley
Board Member Rick Kiley, a 20-year experiential marketing veteran, is the founding partner of SoHo Experiential, and has led the agency from its infancy to the 16 year-old award-winning group it is today. Through a combination of quality insights, thoughtful creative, flawless execution, and a dedication to delivering gross-profit based ROI, SoHo has built a strong reputation for excellence, ranking as one of Event Marketer’s Top 100 agencies for nearly a decade. Rick has conceived and implemented groundbreaking experiential campaigns for clients such as Rémy Cointreau, The Macallan Scotch Whisky, Citibank, Google Play, Proximo Spirits, Miller Coors, Godiva, NBC Universal, Barilla, and many more. Rick is a magna cum laude graduate of Skidmore College with dual majors in Theater and Mathematics. He and his wife Meital are proud parents to two children, Asher and Lyla, who are currently attending Luria. Rick serves on the Finance and Strategic Planning Committees.
Board Member Rick Kiley, a 20-year experiential marketing veteran, is the founding partner of SoHo Experiential, and has led the agency from its infancy to the 16 year-old award-winning group it is today. Through a combination of quality insights, thoughtful creative, flawless execution, and a dedication to delivering gross-profit based ROI, SoHo has built a strong reputation for excellence, ranking as one of Event Marketer’s Top 100 agencies for nearly a decade. Rick has conceived and implemented groundbreaking experiential campaigns for clients such as Rémy Cointreau, The Macallan Scotch Whisky, Citibank, Google Play, Proximo Spirits, Miller Coors, Godiva, NBC Universal, Barilla, and many more. Rick is a magna cum laude graduate of Skidmore College with dual majors in Theater and Mathematics. He and his wife Meital are proud parents to two children, Asher and Lyla, who are currently attending Luria. Rick serves on the Finance and Strategic Planning Committees.
Louis Lipner
Board MemberLouis Lipner is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Google Fiber, the Alphabet Inc.-owned internet service provider, where he leads efforts to bring fast, reliable internet service to more communities. Before joining Google, he practiced law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for several years, with a focus on business restructuring for corporate, financial and sovereign clients. He has a JD degree from New York University School of Law and an AB from Brown University in Urban Studies. Louis and his wife Annika Goldman live in Clinton Hill, and are proud parents to one Luria primary student and his Luria-hopeful baby sister. He serves on the Strategic Planning Committee.
Board MemberLouis Lipner is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Google Fiber, the Alphabet Inc.-owned internet service provider, where he leads efforts to bring fast, reliable internet service to more communities. Before joining Google, he practiced law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for several years, with a focus on business restructuring for corporate, financial and sovereign clients. He has a JD degree from New York University School of Law and an AB from Brown University in Urban Studies. Louis and his wife Annika Goldman live in Clinton Hill, and are proud parents to one Luria primary student and his Luria-hopeful baby sister. He serves on the Strategic Planning Committee.
David Lowin is the Executive Vice President at Brooklyn Bridge Park. In that role he has been responsible for overseeing the real estate development program that will generate the funds to maintain and operate the Park. David also oversees the Park’s concessions program and the long-term strategic financial planning. From October 2016 until April 2017, David served as the Interim President of the Park. Prior to joining Brooklyn Bridge Park, David worked for the Clarett Group, a private development firm. David has also previously served as the Vice President of Planning and Development at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, and as an
Associate Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with his wife, Tamara, and two children, Sophie and Eitan, who proudly attend Luria. David is the chair of the Space Committee
Associate Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with his wife, Tamara, and two children, Sophie and Eitan, who proudly attend Luria. David is the chair of the Space Committee
David Lowin
Board Member David Lowin is the Executive Vice President at Brooklyn Bridge Park. In that role he has been responsible for overseeing the real estate development program that will generate the funds to maintain and operate the Park. David also oversees the Park’s concessions program and the long-term strategic financial planning. From October 2016 until April 2017, David served as the Interim President of the Park. Prior to joining Brooklyn Bridge Park, David worked for the Clarett Group, a private development firm. David has also previously served as the Vice President of Planning and Development at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, and as an Associate Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with his wife, Tamara, and two children, Sophie and Eitan, who proudly attend Luria. David is the chair of the Space Committee.
Board Member David Lowin is the Executive Vice President at Brooklyn Bridge Park. In that role he has been responsible for overseeing the real estate development program that will generate the funds to maintain and operate the Park. David also oversees the Park’s concessions program and the long-term strategic financial planning. From October 2016 until April 2017, David served as the Interim President of the Park. Prior to joining Brooklyn Bridge Park, David worked for the Clarett Group, a private development firm. David has also previously served as the Vice President of Planning and Development at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, and as an Associate Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with his wife, Tamara, and two children, Sophie and Eitan, who proudly attend Luria. David is the chair of the Space Committee.
Becky Porath
Board Member Becky Porath is the Senior Director, Legal and Business Operations at The Jewish Education Project. Previously, she served as the General Counsel of The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc., and she enjoys helping non-profits advance their charitable missions, solve problems practically, and mitigate risk. Becky received a BA from Barnard College and a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School of Law. Becky and her husband Daniel live in Ditmas and are the proud parents to Luria students Lev, Eva, AJ and Ilan Septimus. Becky is the co-chair of the Development Committee.
Board Member Becky Porath is the Senior Director, Legal and Business Operations at The Jewish Education Project. Previously, she served as the General Counsel of The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc., and she enjoys helping non-profits advance their charitable missions, solve problems practically, and mitigate risk. Becky received a BA from Barnard College and a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School of Law. Becky and her husband Daniel live in Ditmas and are the proud parents to Luria students Lev, Eva, AJ and Ilan Septimus. Becky is the co-chair of the Development Committee.
Naomi Portnoy
Board Member Naomi Portnoy is an experienced educator who is dedicated to the growth and development of students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds. Naomi began her career as a New York City Teaching Fellow over a decade ago. Since then she has taught in a range of settings. She spent many years at an inner-city high school, teaching English and History to students with special needs and students at risk of academic failure in inclusive classrooms. After marrying her husband Ori and spending a year traveling around the world, Naomi taught for several years as a Learning Specialist at SAR High School, where she worked directly with individual students to help them become confident, skilled, and successful learners. Naomi is also an independent provider of Special Education Teacher Support Services through the NYC Department of Education. She has a master’s in Adolescent Education from Pace University, and a bachelor’s in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Naomi and Ori live in Prospect Heights and are proud parents to three Luria students. Naomi serves on the Development Committee.
Board Member Naomi Portnoy is an experienced educator who is dedicated to the growth and development of students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds. Naomi began her career as a New York City Teaching Fellow over a decade ago. Since then she has taught in a range of settings. She spent many years at an inner-city high school, teaching English and History to students with special needs and students at risk of academic failure in inclusive classrooms. After marrying her husband Ori and spending a year traveling around the world, Naomi taught for several years as a Learning Specialist at SAR High School, where she worked directly with individual students to help them become confident, skilled, and successful learners. Naomi is also an independent provider of Special Education Teacher Support Services through the NYC Department of Education. She has a master’s in Adolescent Education from Pace University, and a bachelor’s in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Naomi and Ori live in Prospect Heights and are proud parents to three Luria students. Naomi serves on the Development Committee.
David Salama
Board Member David Salama is the Vice President of Digital Product for Insomnia Cookies, a national indulgence brand. After a career spent in both finance and technology, David is now focused on creating delicious digital experiences for Insomnia's customers. David and his wife, Evelyn, were looking for a school that incorporated a rigorous dual curriculum with a progressive educational approach. Drawn to Luria’s dedication to the unique education of each child, they enrolled their daughters Barbara in 2012, Rhonda in 2016, and Ruby in 2020. David serves on the Executive and Strategic Planning Committees and chairs the Finance Committee.
Board Member David Salama is the Vice President of Digital Product for Insomnia Cookies, a national indulgence brand. After a career spent in both finance and technology, David is now focused on creating delicious digital experiences for Insomnia's customers. David and his wife, Evelyn, were looking for a school that incorporated a rigorous dual curriculum with a progressive educational approach. Drawn to Luria’s dedication to the unique education of each child, they enrolled their daughters Barbara in 2012, Rhonda in 2016, and Ruby in 2020. David serves on the Executive and Strategic Planning Committees and chairs the Finance Committee.
Elizabeth Ring
Board Member Elizabeth has years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including consulting, technical assistance, fundraising and corporate engagement, and direct service. As a licensed social worker, she has worked in the fields of education, youth development, domestic violence/victimization services, and healthcare. She currently serves as the National Director of Career Programs at The Posse Foundation, overseeing career development programming for thousands of Posse Scholars at colleges and universities throughout the country. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Corporate Engagement at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, supporting youth mentoring programs for NYC high school students. Elizabeth holds a BA in history from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and an MSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work. Elizabeth and her husband, Josh, live in Park Slope, and are the proud parents of two Luria students, Hannah (5-7) and Matthew (Nitzanim).
Board Member Elizabeth has years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including consulting, technical assistance, fundraising and corporate engagement, and direct service. As a licensed social worker, she has worked in the fields of education, youth development, domestic violence/victimization services, and healthcare. She currently serves as the National Director of Career Programs at The Posse Foundation, overseeing career development programming for thousands of Posse Scholars at colleges and universities throughout the country. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Corporate Engagement at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, supporting youth mentoring programs for NYC high school students. Elizabeth holds a BA in history from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and an MSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work. Elizabeth and her husband, Josh, live in Park Slope, and are the proud parents of two Luria students, Hannah (5-7) and Matthew (Nitzanim).
Ruthie Schulder co-founded The Participation Agency, through which she drove ultimillion-dollar campaigns for Fortune 100s, tech startups, and emerging cities seeking innovation. Ruthie was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and is one of A Week's ’39 women who are disrupting marketing’. Under her leadership, The Participation Agency won a CLIO, an Ex Award, and consecutive placements on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list. Ruthie holds a BA from Barnard and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She is a proud Luria parent to twins Libby and Erez in the lower elementary school. Ruthie serves in the Head of School Support Committee and is the chair of the Marketing Committee.
Ruthie Schulder
Board Member Ruthie Schulder co-founded The Participation Agency, through which she drove multimillion-dollar campaigns for Fortune 100s, tech startups, and emerging cities seeking innovation. Ruthie was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and is one of A Week's ’39 women who are disrupting marketing’. Under her leadership, The Participation Agency won a CLIO, an Ex Award, and consecutive placements on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list. Ruthie holds a BA from Barnard and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She is a proud Luria parent to twins Libby and Erez in the lower elementary school. Ruthie serves in the Head of School Support Committee and is the chair of the Marketing Committee.
Board Member Ruthie Schulder co-founded The Participation Agency, through which she drove multimillion-dollar campaigns for Fortune 100s, tech startups, and emerging cities seeking innovation. Ruthie was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and is one of A Week's ’39 women who are disrupting marketing’. Under her leadership, The Participation Agency won a CLIO, an Ex Award, and consecutive placements on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list. Ruthie holds a BA from Barnard and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She is a proud Luria parent to twins Libby and Erez in the lower elementary school. Ruthie serves in the Head of School Support Committee and is the chair of the Marketing Committee.
Jacob Septimus
Board Member Jacob Septimus is a graduate of Columbia University Law School, and practitioner of intellectual property law before founding MIC Media, where he ran the music label Lyricist Lounge and produced The Lyricist Lounge Show (MTV). He was a Creative Director at Berlin Cameron United and Momentum Worldwide and was Executive Creative Director at Code and Theory where he directed campaigns for LVMH, Heineken, FIAT, American Express, Newsweek and YouTube. In 2015 Jacob moved with his family to Los Angeles where he partnered with former NBA MVP Steve Nash in Control Media, and developed residential properties with his wife Rivka Shokrian as Altiplano LLC. In 2022 he returned to Brooklyn with his family, including Kol (9-11) and Lelo (8th Grade), and continued his work in real property and intellectual property development. He is a founder and former Board President of Luria Academy of Brooklyn.
Board Member Jacob Septimus is a graduate of Columbia University Law School, and practitioner of intellectual property law before founding MIC Media, where he ran the music label Lyricist Lounge and produced The Lyricist Lounge Show (MTV). He was a Creative Director at Berlin Cameron United and Momentum Worldwide and was Executive Creative Director at Code and Theory where he directed campaigns for LVMH, Heineken, FIAT, American Express, Newsweek and YouTube. In 2015 Jacob moved with his family to Los Angeles where he partnered with former NBA MVP Steve Nash in Control Media, and developed residential properties with his wife Rivka Shokrian as Altiplano LLC. In 2022 he returned to Brooklyn with his family, including Kol (9-11) and Lelo (8th Grade), and continued his work in real property and intellectual property development. He is a founder and former Board President of Luria Academy of Brooklyn.
Kseniya Schemo
Board Member Kseniya Schemo is the program director of the Goddard Riverside Community Center Law Project, a civil legal services organization. She has experience as a housing attorney representing tenants in housing court and acting as lead counsel in several trials. In her current role, she manages the grants and funding for the program and oversees case strategy and advocacy, and strategizing on outreach and grassroots education. Kseniya, and her husband Jesse, live in Park Slope and are proud parents of two Luria Students, Emma and Leah. She serves on the Committee on Trustees.
Robyn Reiss
Board Member Robyn Reiss is the Founder and CEO of Reiss Strategies, a consulting firm offering a full suite of advisory and marketing services to the real estate industry. Robyn previously served as the Executive Director of Observer Media and in 2009 co-founded the launch of Commercial Observer, the premier commercial real estate media platform. During her 18-year tenure with the company, Robyn played a pivotal role in growing Commercial Observer from a start-up to the multi-million-dollar, national organization it is today. Robyn lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband Elie, and their four children. She holds her BS from the School of Management at Binghamton University.
Harry Etra
Board Member Harry Etra is the Managing Director of HXE Partners, a Morrow Sodali company. Harry's experience is in advising public and private companies on their sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. As a Principal at CamberView Partners, he helped companies prioritize their sustainability disclosures and prepare for engagements with institutional investors. Previously as a Director at CodeGreen Solutions, he advised companies on ESG best practices with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. Harry holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in history from Yale University. Harry and his wife Dani live in Prospect Heights and are proud Luria parents.
Ora Weinberg has over a decade of professional experience in strategic planning, specializing in philanthropic advising, grants management and organizational development. Ora has worked as a consultant to early and mid-stage non-profits helping them lift the standard of excellence surrounding their organizational practices. She has guided organizations through a variety of internal planning processes, including program development, fundraising strategy, evaluation design, staff management, and board development. She is dedicated to helping her clients
build confidence in their mission and become more pragmatic in how they operate their organizations as well as how they impact the community around them. Ora has also held volunteer leadership roles in a number of organizations whose primary focus is creating inclusive school environments for children of all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Ora is the co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
build confidence in their mission and become more pragmatic in how they operate their organizations as well as how they impact the community around them. Ora has also held volunteer leadership roles in a number of organizations whose primary focus is creating inclusive school environments for children of all backgrounds, abilities and disabilities. Ora is the co-chair of the Capital Campaign Committee.
Former Board Presidents
Sam Boymelgreen
Daniel Septimus
Shannon Green
Founders of Luria Academy
Moshe Banin
Sam Boymelgreen
Alisa Boymelgreen
Jacob Septimus
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