JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES - Key Persons

Barbara Connor

bc..@jfsrochester.org

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Chief Administrative Officer

After volunteering at several local non-profits, Barbara knew her calling was to work for a non-profit agency. Fast forward 25 years, Barbara is so very thankful to continue being part of the JFS Family. She is responsible for overseeing the administrative operations within the organization including human resources, marketing and policy oversite.

Betsy Bringewatt - Chief Strategy Officer

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Chief Strategy Officer

Betsy provides leadership of activities critical to the advancement of the agency's strategic direction in the areas of funding, planning, and evaluation. This includes grant-seeking, program development, implementation of best practices, and evaluation. Betsy came to JFS Rochester with years of experience providing consultation and evaluation for programs that support children and families, primarily around early childhood, children's mental health, child welfare, and parenting. She has a Master's in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Michigan.

Bill Nelkin

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Member of the Board of Directors

Camille Verbofsky

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Member of the Board of Directors

Carl Binger

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Staff Member

Carly Layton

cl..@jfsrochester.org

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Vice President, Marketing & Communications / JFS Media Contact

Carly has managed PR, communication, and marketing programs for local and national clients at agencies in New York City and Rochester and has led marketing teams for some of Rochester's largest child and family-serving organizations. She is an experienced PMP certified project manager with 20+ years leading successful programs in the non-profit, CPG, consumer tech, B2B, higher education, and health sectors

Chele Smith

cs..@jfsrochester.org

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EISEP Aging Care Manager

Danielle Banach

db..@jfsrochester.org

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Manager
Aging Care Manager

Dawnielle Ingram

di..@jfsrochester.org

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Office Coordinator
Office Coordinator, the Counseling Center

Deb Rosen - CEO, President

dr..@jfsrochester.org

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CEO
President

As President and CEO, Deb oversees agency strategy and performance, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the agency's mission and vision. Deb received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and has practiced as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin and New York State. Deb has extensive experience as a human services leader, having held numerous leadership positions in governmental and nonprofit organizations. Deb has focused significantly on the needs of children and families involved in the child welfare and mental health systems and brings a family systems perspective to the agency's work across the lifespan. Deb has also been deeply engaged in the marketing, fundraising, governance, and public policy components of agency leadership.

Debbie Gordon

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Member of the Board of Directors

Debi Brenner

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Member of the Board of Directors

Dee Schwartz

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Chief
Program Officer

Dee is a licensed Master of Social Work as well as a certified advanced social work case manager. Dee has over 10 years of experience working at Jewish Family Service, previously as a care manager and then as a director. Dee believes that all individuals and families of all abilities should have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. This is accomplished by developing and overseeing programs that promote compassion, inclusivity, trust, responsiveness, accessibility, and in partnerships with the community. Dee is a member of the Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly Program (GRAPE), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Dr. Lea Goldstein

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Member of the Board of Directors

Ellen Poleshuck

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Member of the Board of Directors

Fatima Banister

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Member of the Board of Directors

Fiona Lessell

fl..@jfsrochester.org

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Staff Member

Fran Weisberg

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Member of the Board of Directors

Heather Starks

hs..@jfsrochester.org

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Clinical Director

Heather has spent her career as a social worker in the child and family serving systems across the Greater Rochester area, providing supervision and direct clinical services to a diverse population of youth, adults, parents, and families. Heather utilizes a holistic, collaborative, person-centered approach focusing on individual strengths and needs coupled with developing skills and resilience. Heather is highly skilled in areas of mediation, conflict resolution and life transitions. Heather draws upon a trauma-informed approach and training that includes Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Functional Behavioral Approach. As a trained yoga teacher, she incorporates mindfulness and overall mental wellness with individuals. At JFS Heather provides leadership to the counseling center, clinical consultation to staff and community partners and sees individuals for counseling.