Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is an educational center in Chicago, Illinois. Not affiliated with any single branch of Judaism, Spertus offers learning opportunities that are "rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all." Address: 610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 Hours: Opens soon ⋅ 10AM Wednesday10AM–5PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–3PMSaturdayClosedSunday10AM–5PMMonday10AM–5PMTuesday10AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Founded: 1924: : : Place name: Category: : Website: : : Website: http://spertus.edu/ Category: Museum Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Halle Ritter Levy Halle Ritter Levy Chicago, Illinois Details
Halle Ritter Levy's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience September 2003 - April 2007
Job Grants Manager, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc  March 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Human Services  April 2008 - February 2015
Jewish Council For Youth Services  May 2007 - February 2008
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   September 2003 - April 2007
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago  May 2002 - September 2003
Project Otzma  1998 - 1999

Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Annual Giving, Budgets, Community Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Social Services

Education
University of Michigan   1999 — 2001
MSW, Social Work

Ohio University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor in Communication, Interpersonal Communications

Nora Graham Nora Graham New York, New York Details
Nora Graham's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Special Education Coordinator at KIPP STAR WH
Industry Public Policy
Experience
KIPP NYC  July 2015 - Present
KIPP NYC  August 2013 - Present
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)   June 2011 - Present
Private Math Tutor  June 2011 - 2013
Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)   January 2011 - May 2011
National Community Reinvestment Coalition  May 2010 - August 2010
Ashoka  June 2009 - August 2009
Obama for America (Field Office, Ardmore PA)   August 2008 - November 2008
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Politics, International..., Community Outreach, Grants, Public Policy, Policy, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Research, Political Science, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Program Development

Education
Bank Street College of Education   2013 — 2016
M.S.Ed., Elementary and Special Education Dual Certification Program

Haverford College   2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science

University College London   2010 — 2010
Public Policy/ European Social and Political Studies

Evanston Township High School   2003 — 2007

Heather Blonsky Heather Blonsky Greater Chicago Area Details
Heather Blonsky's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Trip Leader at Backroads
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Backroads  June 2014 - Present
Yastrow and Company   December 2012 - Present
JDC  September 2011 - September 2012
OLSON  June 2011 - September 2011
Tufts Hillel  January 2011 - June 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing, Media Relations, Research, Public Relations, Spanish, Program Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning

Education
Tufts University   2007 — 2011
B.A., International Relations

Alexander Skoirchet Alexander Skoirchet Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexander Skoirchet's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2007 - January 2008
Job Senior Designer at Morningstar
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Morningstar  April 2013 - Present
Morningstar  January 2008 - March 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2007 - January 2008
Morningstar  July 2005 - December 2007
Morningstar  August 2004 - June 2005
Morningstar  September 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Art Direction, Conference Design, Environmental Graphics, Graphic Design, Information Design, Publication Design, Typeface Design, Typography, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, Interaction Design, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Layout, Posters, Magazines, Photography

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland   2012 — 2012
Summer Workshops, Graphic Design

Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Luzern   2003 — 2003
Foreign Studies in Graphic Design, Graphic Design

Sara Robinson Sara Robinson San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sara Robinson's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience December 2008 - January 2009
Job Firebase Developer Advocate at Google
Industry Internet
Experience
Google  October 2014 - Present
Firebase  August 2013 - Present
Sandbox Industries  June 2012 - August 2013
Brandeis University  August 2011 - August 2012
Lab42  May 2011 - August 2011
Sandbox Industries  May 2010 - August 2010
Grant Park Music Festival  May 2009 - August 2009
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   December 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Market Research, Social Media, Research, Facebook, Venture Capital, Blogging, Editing, Data Analysis, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Ruby on Rails, Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Competitive Analysis, Newsletters, Contract Negotiation, Developer Relations, JavaScript

Education
Brandeis University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Summa Cum Laude, International Studies with Highest Honors and Business

Danish Institute for Study Abroad   2011 — 2011
International Business

Greg Fleytlikh Greg Fleytlikh Skokie, Illinois Details
Greg Fleytlikh's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Consultant at Slalom Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Slalom Consulting  June 2014 - Present
Slalom Consulting  September 2013 - June 2014
U.S. Cellular   June 2013 - September 2013
Maritz Research  May 2012 - June 2013
Richard Day Research  September 2011 - May 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Survey Design, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Leadership, Marketing, Advertising Research, Segmentation, Customer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Survey Research, Analytics, SPSS, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014
Integrated Marketing and Operations Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, Operations Management

Niles West High School

Arielle Weininger Arielle Weininger Chicago, Illinois Details
Arielle Weininger's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2002 - 2010
Job Chief Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center  April 2010 - Present
University of Chicago, Graham School of General Studies   2010 - 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2002 - 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1999 - 2002

Skills
Museums, Museum Collections, Curating, Art Exhibitions, Art History, History, Archives, Cataloging, Arts Administration, Museum Education, Art, Non-profits, Research, Volunteer Management, Cultural Heritage, Nonprofits, Fine Art, Archival Research, Exhibit Design, Program Development, Historical Research, Oral History, Digitization, Anthropology, Archaeology, History of Art, Art Handling, Special Collections, Galleries

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2000 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies

University of Iowa   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History and Photography

Jennifer Swann Jennifer Swann Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jennifer Swann's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2009 - August 2012
Job Culture and Lifestyle Reporter at TakePart
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
TakePart  January 2015 - Present
LA Weekly  January 2013 - December 2014
Goldstar Events, Inc  October 2012 - January 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2009 - August 2012
Imagination Publishing  January 2012 - July 2012
Chicago Magazine  September 2011 - December 2011
F Newsmagazine  January 2011 - August 2011
Time Out Chicago  January 2011 - May 2011
ExTV   May 2009 - May 2011
F Newsmagazine  June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, InDesign, Photoshop, Video, InCopy, Photography, Illustrator, Blogging, Digital Photography, Newsletters, Storytelling, Editorial, Research, Creative Writing, Art

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2007 — 2011
BFA, writing, film and video

Academy of Fine Arts in Prague   2010 — 2010
Summer Residency, animation, Czech literature, art history

Jake Bloomer Jake Bloomer Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Jake Bloomer's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience September 2007 - August 2008
Job Preparator, Saint Louis Art Museum
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Saint Louis Art Museum  October 2011 - Present
The Art Institute of Chicago  August 2008 - September 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   September 2007 - August 2008
Poster Plus, Inc   October 2006 - March 2008
Rita Bucheit Gallery   November 2006 - September 2007
University of Massachusetts Amherst  November 2006 - September 2007
The University of Massachusetts Amherst  January 2003 - January 2004

Skills
Museums, Art, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Art Exhibitions, Ceramic, Archives, Art History, Museum Collections, Exhibit Design, Art Handling, Galleries, Fine Art, Arts Administration, Contemporary Art, History, Museum Education, Visual Arts

Education
University of Massachusetts   2003 — 2006
M.F.A, Printmaking

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2003 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Art/Art Studies, Printmaking

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1998 — 2002
B.F.A, Printmaking

Aza Quinn-Brauner Aza Quinn-Brauner Greater Chicago Area Details
Aza Quinn-Brauner's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2007 - May 2008
Job Departmental Specialist at The Art Institute of Chicago
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Art Institute of Chicago  July 2013 - Present
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art  September 2012 - April 2014
The Art Institute of Chicago  February 2009 - July 2013
The Art Institute of Chicago  May 2008 - February 2009
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2007 - May 2008
The Field Museum  2006 - 2007

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Museums, Art, Editing, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photography, InDesign, Event Planning, Art History, Research, Museum Collections, Social Media, Digitization, Archives, Arts Administration, Public Speaking, Exhibit Design, Sculpture, Fundraising, Teaching, Contemporary Art

Education
Earlham College   2001 — 2005
B.A. Liberal and Fine Arts, Studio

Amanda Brinkman Amanda Brinkman Greater New Orleans Area Details
Amanda Brinkman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience November 2009 - 2010
Job Creative & Operations Director at Pelican Bomb
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Pelican Bomb   March 2012 - Present
The Contemporary Visual Arts Association of New Orleans   March 2011 - June 2012
School of the Art Insitute of Chicago   August 2008 - May 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   November 2009 - 2010
School of the Art Institute of Chicago  January 2009 - May 2009
The International House of Blues Foundation   2007 - 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego  2007 - 2007
The International House of Blues Foundation   2006 - 2007

Skills
Museums, Curating, Arts Administration, Contemporary Art, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Operations Management, Interactive Marketing, Exhibit Design, Art, Art History, Fine Art, Research, Visual Arts, Art Exhibitions, Teaching, Event Planning, Art Education, Social Media, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Editing, Art Handling, Galleries, Museum Collections, Event Management, Publications, Grant Writing, Museum Education, History, Books, Mac, Painting

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2008 — 2010
MA, Visual and Critical Studies

University of California, San Diego   2003 — 2007
BA, Art History, Theory, and Criticism

Madeleine McGuire Madeleine McGuire San Francisco Bay Area Details
Madeleine McGuire's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Educator
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Town School for Boys  August 2014 - Present
Bay Area Discovery Museum  February 2012 - July 2014
Bay Area Discovery Museum  August 2011 - February 2012
YMCA Camp Edwards  May 2009 - August 2011
Krannert Art Museum  January 2010 - May 2011
The Phillips Collection  September 2009 - December 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  October 2008 - April 2009
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Museums, Research, Museum Collections, Art History, Exhibit Design, Museum Education, Informal Education, Teaching, Leadership, Program Coordination, Team Leadership, Scheduling Management, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Bay Area Teacher Training Institute   2014 — 2016
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Art History

Yehuda Jacobi Yehuda Jacobi Greater Chicago Area Details
Yehuda Jacobi's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience October 2000 - June 2007
Job Accountant at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest  September 2007 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   October 2000 - June 2007
Petites Choses   June 1979 - September 2000

Skills
External Audit, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Year-end Close, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Accruals, Auditing, Depreciation, Balance, Monthly Close, Payroll Taxes, Financial Statements, Ledger, Revenue Recognition, Expenses, Year End Accounts, Monthly Closing, Cash Receipts, Accounting Applications, Public Speaking

Education
Lewis University   1970 — 1974
BA, Speech, Drama, English

Raina Goldbas Raina Goldbas Greater New York City Area Details
Raina Goldbas's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 2007 - December 2007
Job Contract Manager at Sovereign Brands, LLC
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Sovereign Brands  October 2014 - Present
OgilvyOne Worldwide  October 2013 - October 2014
Law Offices of David G. Goldbas   July 2012 - September 2013
Robinson Tweedy   February 2009 - June 2012
Anthony E. Blumberg & Associates   January 2008 - June 2008
The Art Institute of Chicago  September 2007 - May 2008
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 2007 - December 2007
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   January 2006 - June 2007
The Art Institute of Chicago  2005 - 2007
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute  June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Legal Assistance, Office Management, Visual Arts, Paralegal, Civil Litigation, Photoshop, Administrative..., Legal Research, Art History, art theory, ESL, Tutoring, Grant Writing, Art, Courts, Trials, Museums, Legal Documents

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Emphasis in Art History

Pratt Institute   2003 — 2005

Miss Porter's School   2001 — 2003

Tura Jovan Foster Gillespie Tura Jovan Foster Gillespie Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Tura Jovan Foster Gillespie's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2006 - November 2007
Job Massage Therapist at Well Being Massage
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Well Being Massage   May 2013 - Present
Beverly Hills Community United Methodist Church   January 2013 - Present
Barnes & Noble  November 2012 - Present
Athletico  October 2007 - September 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2006 - November 2007
Kiwanis  1998 - 2005

Skills
Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Manual Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Injuries, Stretching, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Medical Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Bodywork, Chair Massage, Reflexology

Education
Wesley Theological Seminary   2013 — 2016
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Ecumenics

Chicago School of Massage Therapy   2006 — 2007
Massage Therapy Certificate, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Gustavus Adolphus College   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Comparative Religion

James LaForest James LaForest Chicago, Illinois Details
James LaForest's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Writer, Researcher at Voyageur Heritage, The Red Cedar, and freelance
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Voyageur Heritage, Red Cedar   August 2011 - Present
FCCAGL   2013 - 2014
Leo Baeck College Library   February 2012 - July 2012
Cornell University  2005 - 2007
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2002 - 2004
University of Chicago Press  1997 - 2004
University of Michigan Press  1995 - 1997
Village Corner   August 1989 - May 1995
University of Michigan Library  1992 - 1995
Wilford Hall Lackland Air Force Base   1985 - 1986

Skills
Higher Education, Research, Collection Development, Grant Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Library, Cataloging, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Library Instruction, Books, Library Science, Digital Libraries, History, Feature Articles, Blogging, Copywriting, Publications, Editorial, Publishing, Nonprofits

Education
Dominican University   2001 — 2005
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science, A

University of Michigan   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
Master's degree, Jewish/Judaic Studies

Rivka Schiller Rivka Schiller Greater New York City Area Details
Rivka Schiller's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Former archivist at YIVO Institute, Translator (Yiddish and Hebrew), and Writer
Industry Libraries
Experience
YIVO Institute   January 2005 - December 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2003 - 2005

Skills
Special Collections, Academic Libraries, History, Library Science, Cataloging, Archives, Metadata, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Editing, Teaching, Higher Education, Research, Public Speaking, Museum Collections, Museums, Virtual Reference, EAD, Grant Writing, Library, Nonprofits, Digital Libraries, Collection Development, Archival Research, Digital Preservation, Library Instruction, Library Research, Electronic Resources, Historical Research, Information Literacy, Libraries, Library Management, Digitization, Writing, Social Media, Circulation, Blogging, Proofreading, Creative Writing

Education
Dominican University
M.L.I.S., Academic Libraries

The University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Gabrielle Basok Gabrielle Basok Greater Chicago Area Details
Gabrielle Basok's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 2010 - July 2011
Job Senior Research Analyst at The Nielsen Company BASES
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Nielsen Company - BASES (Nielsen Innovation Practice)   April 2014 - Present
The Nielsen Company -- BASES  March 2013 - April 2014
MyBuys  May 2012 - February 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 2010 - July 2011
America Reads Tutoring Corp.   September 2010 - December 2010
Alpha Epsilon Phi  January 2010 - December 2010
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association  January 2006 - August 2010
A. Eicoff & Company   April 2010 - June 2010
Walker Brothers Original Pancake House   January 2006 - June 2010
Alpha Epsilon Phi  January 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, SPSS, PowerPoint, Editing, Advertising, Proficient in French, Writing Skills, Public Speaking, Data Analytics, Market Research, Client Consulting, Teamwork, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Analytics, Writing, Customer Surveys, Networking, Management, Innovation Consulting, Data Analysis

Education
University of Michigan   2008 — 2012
B.A., Honors Communication Studies, Psychology

Institut catholique de Paris   2011 — 2011
Art History

Deerfield High School   2004 — 2008

Arthur M. Feldman Arthur M. Feldman Greater Chicago Area Details
Arthur M. Feldman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience January 1973 - June 1985
Job owner at Arthur M. Feldman Judaica Gallery
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Arthur M. Feldman Judaica Gallery   September 2013 - Present
Arthur M. Feldman   March 2012 - Present
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art   January 2007 - February 2012
Arthur M. Feldman Gallery   January 1985 - January 2007
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   January 1973 - June 1985
Smithsonian Institution  January 1971 - January 1973

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Museums, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Grants, Public Relations, Arts Administration, Teaching, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Editing, Art Exhibitions, Marketing, Research, Higher Education, Art, Social Media, Museum Education, Fine Art, Curriculum Design, Art History, Board Development, Museum Collections, Non-profit..., Community Development, Stewardship

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Arts (MA), Art History & Archaeology

Villanova University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Karen Dunn Caspers, CAE Karen Dunn Caspers, CAE Greater Chicago Area Details
Karen Dunn Caspers, CAE's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Association professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Tuft & Associates, Inc.   2014 - Present
American Society of Association Executives  1980 - 2015
American Dental Hygienists' Association  August 1978 - December 2013
Association Forum of Chicagoland  2010 - 2012
Association Forum of Chicagoland  2008 - 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2005 - 2008
Interior Design Society of National Home Furnishings Association   January 1976 - August 1978

Skills
Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Program Development, Teaching, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Social Media, Newsletters, Grants, Leadership, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Editing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Event Management, Media Relations, Marketing, Organizational..., Marketing Communications, Social Networking

Education
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership   2005 — 2008
MSNM, Non-Profit Management

MacMurray College   1970 — 1974
BA, English

Meredith Kooi Meredith Kooi Greater Chicago Area Details
Meredith Kooi's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience September 2008 - August 2011
Job Graduate Instructor at Emory University
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Emory University  August 2013 - Present
Emory University  August 2011 - Present
Radius  February 2011 - Present
MINT Gallery   October 2013 - February 2014
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   September 2008 - August 2011
School of the Art Institute of Chicago  September 2009 - May 2011
School of the Art Institute of Chicago  September 2009 - December 2010
The Green Lantern Gallery & Press   September 2008 - June 2009
Andersonville Galleria   October 2007 - May 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago  September 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Editing, Visual Arts, Writing, Art History, Photoshop, Art, Research, Blogging, Arts Administration, Fine Art, Curating, Social Media, Photography, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Museums, Grant Writing

Education
Emory University   2011 — 2016
PhD, Institute of Liberal Arts

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2009 — 2011
MA, Visual and Critical Studies

Denison University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Environmental Studies, Studio Art

Kim Kozak Kim Kozak Greater Chicago Area Details
Kim Kozak's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Freelance Audio & Lighting Technician
Industry Events Services
Experience
Magic of Bill Blagg   August 2013 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   April 2012 - Present
Kobotech   January 2012 - Present
Chicago Cultural Center  July 2010 - Present
Arlen Music   August 2010 - Present
PSAV  April 2013 - April 2013
MP Productions  2009 - January 2013
Event Creative  December 2010 - July 2011
Frost Lighting  June 2008 - August 2010
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.   June 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Theatre, Sound, Stage, Festivals, Lighting, Live Events, Production, Sound Design, Video, Event Management, Lighting Design, Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Entertainment, AV, Stage Lighting, Production Managment, Stage Management, Audio Editing, Theatrical Production, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Music, Concerts, Professional Audio, Directing, Performing Arts, Projection, Sound Reinforcement, Technical Direction, Concert Production, Production Management

Education
Full Sail University   2007 — 2008
Associate of Science, Show Production and Touring

University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2004
Baccelor of Arts, Theater Directing and Design

Hillary Bean Hillary Bean Evanston, Illinois Details
Hillary Bean's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Financial Administrator
Industry Education Management
Experience
Northwestern University  April 2010 - Present
Evanston Fourth of July Association   1996 - Present
Chicago Festival Association  July 2009 - August 2012
Northwestern University  April 2005 - March 2010
Northwestern University  November 2001 - April 2005
AMI Travel   May 2000 - October 2001
North Shore Congregation Israel  1998 - 2000
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1996 - 1998
Chiaravalle Montessori School  1989 - 1995

Skills
QuickBooks, English, Database Administration, Books, SIMS, Publicity, Hebrew, Process Engineering, Non-profits, Research, Event Planning, Higher Education, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Budgets, Program Management, Customer Service, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Time Management, Marketing, Administration, Management

Education
Tel Aviv University   1985 — 1986
none, Archaeology

The Hebrew University   1981 — 1983
General Studies - Humanities

Northwestern University
General Studies

Dina Elenbogen Dina Elenbogen Greater Chicago Area Details
Dina Elenbogen's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience August 1993 - April 2001
Job Author, Drawn from Water and Apples of the Earth. Faculty University of Chicago
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Chicago  January 1999 - Present
Northwestern University  January 2011 - March 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   August 1993 - April 2001
University of Illinois at Chicago  January 1990 - May 1998

Skills
Writing, Poetry, Creative Writing, Teaching, Editing, curriculum development..., Books, Curriculum Development, Literature, Publishing, Publications, Creative Non-fiction, Photography, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Fiction, Teaching Writing, Proofreading, Non-fiction, Magazines, Newsletters, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Academic Writing, Feature Articles, Published Author, History

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, English/Jewish Studies

University of Iowa Writer's Workshop
MFA, Creative Writing

Charlie Michaels Charlie Michaels Greater Detroit Area Details
Charlie Michaels's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience November 2007 - August 2008
Job Engagement Course Coordinator at Stamps School of Art & Design
Industry Fine Art
Experience
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts   January 2015 - Present
University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design   September 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Prison Creative Arts Project   September 2012 - Present
University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design   August 2011 - September 2014
University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design   January 2012 - July 2013
University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design   September 2009 - April 2011
University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design   September 2008 - April 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   November 2007 - August 2008
Interlochen Center for the Arts  June 2007 - August 2007
Bradley University Galleries   September 2004 - May 2007

Skills
Art History, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Drawing, Museums, Photography, Graphic Design, Painting, Teaching, Art Education, Community Engagement, Curriculum Design, Socially Engaged Art..., International Education, Art Exhibitions, Arts Administration, Fine Art, Final Cut Pro, Visual Arts, Curating

Education
University of Michigan   2008 — 2011
MFA, Interdisciplinary Art, Stamps School of Art & Design

Bradley University   2004 — 2007
BFA, Photography, Drawing, Art History

Lorenzo de' Medici   2006 — 2006
Art History, Museum Studies, Studio Art

Illinois Wesleyan University   2003 — 2004
Art, Art History

Olivia Gil-Guevara Olivia Gil-Guevara Greater Chicago Area Details
Olivia Gil-Guevara's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2009 - February 2010
Job Board Member at Donda's House, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Donda's House, Inc.   2012 - Present
ThirdSectorProject   2008 - Present
Bop King DLOW   September 2014 - September 2015
AAHH! Fest   August 2014 - September 2014
826CHI  October 2012 - May 2013
Obama for America  April 2011 - October 2011
Che "Rhymefest" Smith   November 2010 - April 2011
Literacy Chicago  2009 - 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2009 - February 2010
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Chicago   2008 - 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing, Spanish, Training, Program Management, Management, Project Management, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Program Development, Editing, Budgets, Community Development, Social Media, Public Relations

Education
Illinois Center for Broadcasting-Chicago Campus   2012 — 2014
Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Certification

Improv Olympic - Chicago   2008 — 2009
Improvisational Comedy

University of San Diego   2005 — 2006
Masters, Nonprofit Leadership and Management

San Diego State University   1991 — 1995
Recreation Administration - Emphasis Systems Management, Nonprofit Management

Marian Catholic High School   1984 — 1987
High School Diploma

Anna Hessa Anna Hessa Greater New York City Area Details
Anna Hessa's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience February 2012 - July 2012
Job Membership and Events Manager at American Folk Art Museum
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
American Folk Art Museum  May 2015 - Present
American Folk Art Museum  July 2013 - April 2015
Museum at Eldridge Street  February 2013 - June 2013
Whitney Museum of American Art  August 2012 - December 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago  May 2012 - July 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   February 2012 - July 2012
Urban Gateways-Center for Arts Education  March 2012 - June 2012
Frist Center for the Visual Arts  January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
JSTOR, Research, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Writing, Non-profits, Editing, Customer Service, Mac, Social Networking, Art, arts management, Museums, Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Education, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Museum Collections

Education
New York University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Visual Arts Administration

Belmont University   2008 — 2010
B.A., Art History

Miami University   2006 — 2008
Art History

Hume Fogg   2002 — 2006

Jessica Rodrigue Jessica Rodrigue Greater Chicago Area Details
Jessica Rodrigue's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience November 2011 - September 2012
Job Manager of Donor Relations at Marwen
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Marwen  September 2012 - Present
Chicago Arts Partnership in Education   October 2011 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   November 2011 - September 2012
Columbia College Chicago  September 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Editing, Event Planning, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Photoshop, Research, InDesign, Digital Photography, Raiser's Edge, Art History, Illustrator, Arts Administration, Art, Mac

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2008 — 2011
MFA, Photography

Maine College of Art   1999 — 2003
BFA, Photography 2003

Smith Schwartz Smith Schwartz Lexington, Kentucky Details
Smith Schwartz's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience July 2007 - August 2008
Job UX Engineer at Say Media
Industry Design
Experience
Say Media  March 2014 - Present
Intuitive Company  September 2013 - December 2013
Surprise Highway   March 2013 - December 2013
Apartment Therapy  January 2010 - June 2013
Fuzzy Math  October 2012 - December 2012
The Starter League  September 2012 - December 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago  August 2008 - October 2011
Chicago Conservation Center   February 2008 - August 2008
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   July 2007 - August 2008

Skills
CSS3, CSS, HTML5, HTML, HTML 5, Front-end, User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, Wireframes, Museums, Interaction Design, Layout, jQuery, Photoshop, Illustrator, Art, Editing, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Semantic HTML, Git, Information Architecture, Copywriting, InDesign, Social Media, Creative Direction, Digital Photography, Art History, Wordpress, Drawing, Research, Social Networking, Blogging, Adobe Acrobat, Mobile Technology

Education
Anderson University   1997 — 2002
BA, Studio, Fine Art + Design

Chicago Bauhaus Woodshop
Furniture design, woodworking

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Graphic Design, Visual Communication

Jeffery Massey Jeffery Massey Evergreen Park, Illinois Details
Jeffery Massey's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience September 2007 - December 2009
Job PARAEDUCATOR
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Saint Xavier University  September 2011 - Present
School for students with disabilities   December 2012 - June 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   September 2007 - December 2009
Veterans Health Administration  2008 - 2009
Nivek   2003 - 2009
Nivek-LORAC Health Systems   December 2002 - January 2005
Wright State University  August 2000 - November 2001
Wright State U   September 2000 - September 2001
Wright State University  January 1998 - January 2001
Wright State University  2000 - 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Grants, Research, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Fundraising, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Editing, Program Management, Event Planning, Special Education, Educational Assessment, Geriatrics, Disability Rights, Intellectual Property, Desktop Publishing, Published Author, Journalism, Astrophysics, Military History, Counterintelligence, Speculative Fiction, Political Campaigns, Medical Ethics, Nonprofits, Social Media, Mental Health, Creative Writing, Leadership, Training, Classroom, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Newsletters, Blogging, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Management, Microsoft Office, Writing

Education
Saint Xavier University   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Special Education and Teaching, 3.68

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2007 — 2010
GRADUATE STUDY IN MASTERS NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, MATSERS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT-GRANT WRITING/FUNDRAISING

Spertus College   2007 — 2009
Ongoing Masters Study, Nonprofit Management

Wright State University   1997 — 2001
B.A., English-Professional Writing

Wright State University   1997 — 2001
Masters Degree Study, Urban Administration

Wright State University   1998 — 2000
B.A. Degree, English; Professional Writing

Capital University   1996 — 1998
BA, Pre Law-English/PR

Maria Joseph Institute   1994 — 1995
STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANT [STNA]

University of Illinois at Chicago   1974 — 1982
Pre-Med

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin U-Med & Science   1977 — 1978
N/A, Medicine

Robert Basevitz Robert Basevitz Florence, Colorado Details
Robert Basevitz's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience January 1998 - January 1999
Job Teacher at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  September 2011 - August 2013
Green Grocer   February 2010 - April 2010
Five T's Vending   March 2009 - February 2010
Young Judaea  April 2008 - January 2009
Starbucks Coffee Company  January 1996 - January 2009
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   January 1998 - January 1999
Chicago Packaging Company   January 1992 - January 1996

Skills
Curriculum Development, Training, Management, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Classroom Management, Group Therapy, Sales, Curriculum Design, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Security, Marketing, Teaching, Classroom, Inventory Management, Retail

Education
National-Louis University   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching

University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, History

Laurie Borman Laurie Borman Greater Chicago Area Details
Laurie Borman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience October 2010 - December 2011
Job Editor & Publisher at American Library Association
Industry Publishing
Experience
American Library Association  December 2011 - Present
Laurie D. Borman Editorial Services   July 2009 - Present
Society of American Travel Writers Foundation   2000 - 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   October 2010 - December 2011
Pace Communications  June 2010 - October 2010
Loyola University Chicago  March 2010 - May 2010
AOL Time Warner  October 2009 - February 2010
Rand McNally  April 2000 - July 2009
RCI  January 1989 - March 2000

Skills
Editing, Editorial, Proofreading, Web Content, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Travel Writing, Journalism, Content Development, Public Relations, Publicity, Social Media, Blogging, Publishing, Writing, Publications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Press Releases, Facebook, Magazines, Management, Freelance Writing, Video, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Interviews, Content Management, AP Style, News Writing, Books, Corporate Communications

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, Journalism

Indiana University Bloomington

Tamar (Krauss) Yunger Tamar (Krauss) Yunger United States Details
Tamar (Krauss) Yunger's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience November 2009 - December 2011
Job Interested in Jewish Communal work in California and other warm climates
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs   August 2013 - October 2014
Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs   May 2013 - August 2013
Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs   2012 - November 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   November 2009 - December 2011
Hillel Canada   August 2009 - July 2010
Hillel Canada   August 2008 - July 2009
McIntosh Gallery   October 2007 - April 2008
Camp Manitou  July 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Networking, Editing, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Event Management, Program Development, Teaching, Philanthropy, Marketing, Time Management

Education
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2009 — 2011
Masters of Jewish Professional Studies, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management & Jewish Education

Western University   2004 — 2008
B.A. Sociology Specializing in Health & Illness, Sociology, Psychology, Health Policy, Science, Writing

Lauren Shimel Lauren Shimel Greater New York City Area Details
Lauren Shimel's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience January 2009 - August 2009
Job Assistant Director at Elkon Gallery
Industry Fine Art
Experience
The Elkon Gallery, Inc.   March 2014 - August 2015
David Zwirner  September 2013 - March 2014
International Center of Photography  January 2010 - April 2010
Guggenheim Museum  September 2009 - April 2010
Guggenheim Museum  September 2009 - January 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   January 2009 - August 2009
Tony Wight Gallery   January 2009 - May 2009
Steven Kasher Gallery  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Curating, Museums, Art History, Galleries, Archives, Photography, Archival Research, Arts Administration, Contemporary Art, Museum Collections, Publications, Visual Arts, Editing, Art Exhibitions, Fine Art, Art

Education
Christie's Education New York   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), History of Art and the Art Market: Modern and Contemporary Art

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2006 — 2009
BAVCS, photography, visual and critical studies

Bennington College   2004 — 2006
photography, anthropology

Gretchen Hasse Gretchen Hasse Greater Chicago Area Details
Gretchen Hasse's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 1998 - June 2003
Job Media Production Professional and Fine Artist
Industry Media Production
Experience
Freelance  1999 - Present
Self Employed  June 2010 - Present
Chicago Area Schools  January 1999 - May 2012
Gearwire   May 2007 - July 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 1998 - June 2003
Quantum Design and Advertising   May 1995 - July 2001

Skills
Photoshop, Editing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Television, Video, Photography, Journalism, Film, Graphic Design, Post Production, Film Production, Illustrator, Sound, Digital Photography, Videography, InDesign, Music, Adobe Acrobat, Cinematography, Creative Direction, Audio Editing, Art, Mac, Arts Administration, Wordpress, Premiere, Social Networking, Illustration, Camera, Screenwriting, Motion Graphics, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Blogging, Multimedia, Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Teaching, Layout, Curating, Theatre, Entertainment, Storytelling, Final Cut Studio, Graphics, Museums

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   1999 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Film, Video and New Media

Northern Illinois University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

Betsy Katz Betsy Katz Greater Chicago Area Details
Betsy Katz's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience September 2009 - Present
Job Teacher and Writer
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Gratz College  August 2011 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   September 2009 - Present
Independent Education Consultant  August 2008 - Present
Florence Melton Adult Mini School  1986 - Present
Florence Melton Adult Mini School, A Project of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem   1986 - 2008
Community Foundation for Jewish Education   1978 - 1995

Skills
Adult Education, Teaching, Teaching Adults, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Adult Learning Theory, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Editing, Leadership Development, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Educational Leadership, Teacher Training

Education
University of Cincinnati   1972 — 1975
EdD, Education

University of Michigan   1960 — 1964
BA, Education and English Literature

University of Michigan   1960 — 1964
BA in English and Education, English, education, social studies

Beata Swacha Beata Swacha Greater Chicago Area Details
Beata Swacha's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience August 2007 - May 2010
Job Chief Financial Officer, Appraisal Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Appraisal Institute  March 2014 - Present
The Appraisal Institute  May 2010 - February 2014
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   August 2007 - May 2010
RSM McGladrey  September 2000 - August 2007

Skills
Managerial Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, CPA, Tax, Nonprofits

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2002 — 2005

Loyola University Chicago   1997 — 2000
BA, Accounting

Andrew Wertheimer Andrew Wertheimer Honolulu, Hawaii Details
Andrew Wertheimer's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1996 - 1997
Job Associate Professor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Hawaii at Manoa  August 2003 - Present
University of Hawaii at Manoa  2003 - December 2014
University of Tsukuba  July 2012 - December 2012
San Jose State University  2003 - 2003
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  1999 - 2001
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1996 - 1997

Skills
Research, Higher Education, History, Libraries, Archives, Teaching, Editing, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, History of Information, Archival Studies, Photography, Higher Education..., Library Management, Grant Writing, Library Science

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1997 — 2004
PhD, Library and Information Studies

Indiana University Bloomington   1993 — 1995
MLS, Library Science

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1987 — 1993
BA, Journalism / Asian Studies

Robert Grassel Robert Grassel Greater Chicago Area Details
Robert Grassel's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience April 2009 - September 2009
Job Exhibits, Archives, Photography, and Writing
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO - SAIC SULLIVAN GALLERY   August 2012 - Present
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO - SAIC SULLIVAN GALLERY   February 2012 - August 2012
Museum of Broadcast Communication   October 2009 - August 2012
Chicago Historical Society  October 2009 - March 2010
CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM  September 2009 - January 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   April 2009 - September 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2008 - December 2008
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2007 - July 2008
University of Central Florida  June 2005 - March 2006
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden   December 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Raiser's Edge, Digital Cameras, Museums, Research, Fundraisers, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Art, Fundraising, Art Exhibitions, Photography, Fiction Writing, Script Writing, Project Management, Exhibit Design, Curating, Community Outreach, Art History, History, Screenwriting, Nonprofits, Editing, Writing

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Museum Studies

University of Illinois at Chicago   2006 — 2008
MA, Art History

University of Central Florida   2001 — 2005
BA, Advertising, Public Relations, Art History

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   1977 — 1979
none, Photography

Graham Schoole of Business-University of Chicago

Audrie Berman Audrie Berman Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Audrie Berman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience July 2011 - May 2015
Job Self Employed
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Self Employed  June 2015 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   July 2011 - May 2015
Jewish Child and Family Services  2005 - 2010
Congregation Sinai  2000 - 2005
Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, Lincoln, Nebraska   1995 - 2000

Skills
Grant Writing, Editing, Development Planning, Community Outreach, Social Services, Grants, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Program Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Research, Teaching

Education
Northern Illinois University
MS of Ed., Adult and Continuing Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A., English, psychology, philosophy

Aubry Sheiman Aubry Sheiman Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Aubry Sheiman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2012 - May 2013
Job Labor Advocate at AFL CIO
Industry Government Relations
Experience
AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corporation  October 2013 - Present
Self  June 2004 - Present
Kellogg School of Management  January 2013 - August 2013
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2012 - May 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat  September 2012 - December 2012
PartnerSolve LLC  July 2012 - September 2012
Illinois Institute of Art  February 2012 - June 2012
Northwestern University  November 2011 - February 2012
Chabad of Hyde Park and the University of Chicago   October 2009 - April 2010
Check Into Cash  July 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Program Evaluation, Arabic, Foreign Policy, Final Cut Pro, Leadership, Human Rights, Analysis, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Online Research, Research, Student Affairs, College Teaching, Modern Hebrew, Hebrew Bible, Customer Service

Education
University of Chicago   2009 — 2011
M.A., Middle Eastern Studies

University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2009
B.A., Middle Eastern and North African Studies

The Hebrew University   2007 — 2008
Middle Eastern Studies Honors, Middle Eastern Studies Honors program

Moorpark College   2004 — 2006
AA, Liberal Studies

Moorpark High School   2000 — 2004
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Victor Mirelman Victor Mirelman Greater Chicago Area Details
Victor Mirelman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience June 1990 - Present
Job Professor of Jewish Hisory at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   June 1990 - Present
West Suburban Temple Har Zion   January 1990 - Present
Rabbinical Assembly  1969 - Present
West Suburban Temple Har Zion   January 1990 - July 2010

Skills
Hebrew, Religion, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Adult Education, Program Development, Theology, Curriculum Design, Pastoral Care, Curriculum Development, Community Organizing, History, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Psychotherapy, Religious Studies, Preaching, Liturgy, Informal Education, Pastoral Counseling

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1966 — 1973
Ph.D., Jewish History

University of Buenos Aires   1960 — 1965
MS, Mathematics

Peter Ascoli Peter Ascoli Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Ascoli's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1995 - Present
Job Professor at Spertus Institute of Jewish Learning and Leadership
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Spertus College   January 1996 - Present
Spertus College of Judaica   1996 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1995 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  January 1989 - January 1991
Chicago Opera Theater  1981 - 1986

Skills
Program Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Social Responsibility, Published Author, Leadership, Leadership Development, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Educational Leadership, Tutoring

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1983 — 1986
Master of Management

University of California, Berkeley   1966 — 1971
Ph.D, Early Modern European History

Esther Bak Esther Bak Greater New York City Area Details
Esther Bak's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Manager of Grant Administration and Reporting at Claims Conference
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Claims Conference  January 2010 - May 2010
Claims Conference  May 2007 - January 2010
Claims Conference  November 2006 - May 2007
The Jewish Museum  2006 - 2006
Professionals for Nonprofits  2006 - 2006
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2005 - 2005
Hillel School Stockholm   2003 - 2004
German International School Cape Town, South Africa   1999 - 2000

Skills
Grants, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Program Development

Education
Stockholm University   2001 — 2005
MA, Cultural Studies/History

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz   1997 — 1999
Medical School

Leora Hatchwell Leora Hatchwell Greater Chicago Area Details
Leora Hatchwell's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Educator at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation   2001 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2010 - 2012
The NutraSweet Company  1985 - 2001
Food Materials Corporation   May 1981 - December 1985
Nestle USA  1978 - 1981

Skills
Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Food, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Negotiation, Project Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Budget, American Jewish History, Teaching the Holocaust, Israel curriculum, Jewish History, Jewelry Design, Handmade Jewelry, Silk painting

Education
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2009 — 2012
Masters in Jewish Professional Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1975 — 1978
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science

The Hebrew University   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutritional Sciences

Peter Levavi Peter Levavi Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Levavi's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1993 - 1997
Job Sr. Vice President at Brinshore Development
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Brinshore Development   September 2000 - Present
LR Development  1998 - 2000
University of Illinois at Chicago  1997 - 1998
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1993 - 1997
City of Chicago  1991 - 1993
Peoples Housing   1989 - 1991

Skills
Real Estate Development, Community Development, LIHTC, Public/private..., Real Estate, Comprehensive Planning, Redevelopment, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Economics, Economic Development, Joint Ventures, Location Intelligence, Urban Planning, Zoning, Entitlements, Land Use, Acquisitions, Land Acquisition, Urban, Commercial Real Estate

Education
Harvard Law School   1985 — 1988
JD

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1984 — 1988
MPP, Planning

Cornell University   1980 — 1984
BS, Industrial and Labor Relations

London School of Economics and Political Science   1982 — 1983
Diploma, Economics

Peter Knobel Peter Knobel Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Knobel's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1999 - Present
Job Rabbi Emeritus Beth Emet the Free Synagogue
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue  July 2010 - Present
Consultant for CCAR   2009 - Present
Abraham Geiger college   2008 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1999 - Present
Temple Judea  July 2013 - June 2014
Temple Sholom of Chicago  January 2012 - July 2013
Temple Judea  2013 - 2013
Hebrew Union College  2009 - 2011
World Union for Progressive JudaiSm  1990 - 2011
PARLIAMENT OF WORLD RELIGIONS   1990 - 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Writing, Editing, Pastoral Counseling, Scholarly Research, Mentoring, Transition Management, Interfaith work, Zionist Education, Bioethics, Jewish Liturgy, Law and Narrative, Contemporary Theology, Nonprofits, Pastoral Care, Hebrew, Leadership Development, Liturgy, Jewish Education, Theology, Interfaith, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Development, Biblical Studies, Religious Studies, Non-profits, Preaching, Narrative, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Design, Adult Education, Religion, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Event Planning, Spiritual Direction, Jewish Studies, Ethics, History, Community Development, Community Building, Board Development, Philanthropy

Education
Yale University   1969 — 1976
Ph.D, Near East Languages

Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion   1964 — 1969
MAHL, Judaism

Hamilton College   1960 — 1964
AB, Philosphy

John Tweedie John Tweedie Greater Chicago Area Details
John Tweedie's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Exhibitions Manager/Designer
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center  2010 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2007 - 2010
Chicago Conservation Center   2006 - 2007
Skestos Gabriele Gallery   2005 - 2006
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers  2004 - 2005
The Art Institute of Chicago  1996 - 2004

Skills
Museums, Museum Collections, Museum Education, Art, Art History, Curating, Arts Administration, Art Handling, Art Exhibitions, History, Cultural Heritage, Fine Art, Galleries, Exhibit Design, Archives, Cataloging, Mixed Media, Mac, Nonprofits, Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Museum Planning, Art Education, Contemporary Art, Editing, Photography, Visual Arts, Research, Exhibit Preparation

Education
Lake Forest College   1990 — 1994
BA, English Literature/Studio Art

Jona Whipple Jona Whipple Greater Chicago Area Details
Jona Whipple's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2010 - May 2010
Job Archivist and Digital Resources Librarian at Chicago Kent College of Law
Industry Libraries
Experience
Chicago Kent College of Law  August 2011 - Present
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management  August 2009 - August 2011
Evanston History Center  July 2010 - October 2010
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Library Science, Research, Archives, Library Instruction, Cataloging, Library, Non-profits, Higher Education, Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Electronic Resources, Community Outreach, Information Literacy, Digital Libraries, Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, Digitization

Education
San Jose State University   2008 — 2010
Master, Library and Information Science - Archival Studies

Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2005
BFA, Fiction Writing

Nadia Whiteside Nadia Whiteside Chicago, Illinois Details
Nadia Whiteside's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience February 2004 - May 2008
Job Business Development Coordinator at Career Transitions Center of Chicago
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Career Transitions Center of Chicago  March 2015 - Present
Harmony Organizing Solutions, LLC   December 2014 - Present
The Adler School   October 2011 - May 2013
The John Marshall Law School  May 2008 - May 2009
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   February 2004 - May 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Program Management, Leadership, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Development, Community Relations, Non-profits, Program Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Volunteering, Philanthropy, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Management, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Public Relations, Coaching, Recruiting, Event Management, Time Management, Psychology, Teaching, Training, Grant Writing, Mental Health, Social Services, Psychotherapy, New Business Development, Community Organizing, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Editing, Program Evaluation, Social Networking, Social Media, Career Counseling, Adolescents, Grants, Organizational..., Adult Education, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Curriculum Development

Education
Women's Business Development Center   2014 — 2014
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

DePaul University   2001 — 2003
MA, Educational Management

DePaul University   1995 — 1997
BA, Marketing/Education

Elizabeth Gelman Elizabeth Gelman Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Elizabeth Gelman's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience July 2009 - August 2010
Job Executive Director at The Florida Holocaust Museum
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Florida Holocaust Museum   January 2013 - Present
Brainstorming Productions LLC   2010 - 2012
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   July 2009 - August 2010
Spertus Museum, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2008 - 2010
Lombard Town Centre  2006 - June 2008
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn   2003 - 2005
Terra Museum of American Art  2000 - 2003
Arts Attack!   1996 - 2003

Skills
Arts Education, Community Engagement, Museums, Visitor Experience, Multicultural Education, Informal Education, Non-profits, Editing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Donor Relations, Volunteer Management, Art Education, Curriculum Design, History, Nonprofits, Program Development, Museum Education, Arts Administration

Education
Northwestern University
BS, Speech and Communication

National Louis University
MS, Written Communication

National Louis University
Certificate, Corporate Written Communication

Jim Dorling Jim Dorling Chicago, Illinois Details
Jim Dorling's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1991 - 2003
Job Independent Music and Design Professional
Industry Design
Experience
Independent  February 2012 - Present
Entertainment Partners  August 2014 - October 2014
RedBox Workshop Ltd.  January 2007 - February 2012
Scenic View   2006 - 2006
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1991 - 2003

Skills
Set Design, Museums, Art, Carpentry, Writing, Photoshop, Music, Sculpture, Problem Solving, Graphic Design, Composition, Painting, Product Design, Teaching, Supervision, Prototype, Millwork, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Illustrator

Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MFA, Fine Art

Arlene Krizanic Arlene Krizanic Greater Chicago Area Details
Arlene Krizanic's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience March 2012 - December 2012
Job Librarian semiretired
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lincoln Park Zoo  September 2010 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   March 2012 - December 2012
Shedd Aquarium  September 2011 - February 2012
Chicago Cubs  March 2011 - September 2011
Adler School of Professional Psychology  February 1997 - March 2010

Skills
Cataloging, Library, Interlibrary Loan, Circulation, Teaching, Bibliographic..., Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Books, Academic Libraries, Community Outreach, Library Science, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Collection Development, Library Instruction, LibGuides, Young Adults, Integrated Library..., Special Collections, Librarians, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Serials, Reader's Advisory, Library 2.0, OCLC Connexion, Library Research, Libraries

Education
Dominican University   1985 — 1989
MA, Library & Information Science

DePaul University
Master's degree, Sociology

Kathleen Bloch Kathleen Bloch Chicago, Illinois Details
Kathleen Bloch's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 1975 - Present
Job Collections Manager at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   1975 - Present

Skills
Cataloging, Collection Development, Library Science, Museum Collections, Grant Writing, Archives, Books, Library Instruction, Community Outreach, Library, Research, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Academic Libraries, Program Development, History, Editing, Grants, Library Research, Digital Libraries, Museums, Art History, Information Literacy, Newsletters, Metadata, Libraries

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1984 — 1985
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Northern Illinois University   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Tal Grinfas-David, PhD Tal Grinfas-David, PhD Greater Atlanta Area Details
Tal Grinfas-David, PhD's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Elementary School Principal, The Epstein School of Atlanta
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Epstein School  August 2011 - Present
Institute for the Study of Modern Israel   2007 - July 2011
Center for Israel Education   2007 - July 2011
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2008 - 2008
Birmingham International Center  2008 - 2008
Riverdale High School  2005 - 2006
Portland Jewish Academy  2003 - 2006
Temple Beth Israel  2002 - 2004
Kiryat Hinuch Dror High School   1998 - 2002
Beit Berl College   1997 - 1998

Education
Capella University   2008 — 2011
PhD, Curriculum and Instruction

University of Portland   2004 — 2006
M.Ed., Administration

Beit Berl Teacher Training College   1996 — 1998
B.Ed., Education - ESL/EFL Instruction

Boston University   1992 — 1995
BA, Philosophy and Math

Kenneth Berger Kenneth Berger Greater Chicago Area Details
Kenneth Berger's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Rabbi and Scholar in the history and development of Jewish liturgy
Industry
Experience
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   2011 - 2012
The Rabbinical Assembly   1974 - 2012
Congregation Beth Sholom  1979 - 2010
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)   1988 - 2009

Skills
Weddings, Funerals, Adult Education, Scholar-in-Residence, Jewish Studies, Biblical Studies, Community Organizing, History, Community Outreach, Pastoral Care, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Liturgy, Program Development, Staff Development, Pastoral Counseling, Leadership, Religious Studies, Social Justice, College Teaching, Program Management, Hebrew, Teaching, Preaching, Leadership Development, Religion, Psychotherapy, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Grants, Fundraising, Theology, Distance Learning, Research, Jewish Education, Public Speaking

Education
Jewish Theological Seminary of America   1968 — 1974
Rabbi, DHL, Rabbinics, Liturgy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Sheila Cronin Sheila Cronin Greater Chicago Area Details
Sheila Cronin's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience January 2007 - May 2010
Job Venue SIX10 Manager of Events
Industry Events Services
Experience
Venue SIX10   2005 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   January 2007 - May 2010

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA

Deanna Drucker Deanna Drucker Greater Chicago Area Details
Deanna Drucker's Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Experience October 1999 - Present
Job President, Women's Board at Jewish United Fund of Chicago
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies   October 1999 - Present
Jewish United Fund of Chicago   June 2010 - May 2012
Deanna Gadiel & Associates, Inc   January 1989 - January 1998

Skills
Leadership Development, Creative Problem Solving, Innovative Thinking, Meeting Management, Strategic Leadership, Inspiration, Team Motivator, Public Speaking, Workshop Leader, Workshop Development, Team Building, Team Management, Program Development, Event Management, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Building Relationships

Education
Spertus-Northwestern   2012 — 2012
Certificate Jewish Professional Leadership, Organizational Leadership

National Louis University   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science Applied Behavioral Science, Organizational Behavior Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1962 — 1964