Meet Hillel's new staff members
- Lily Karofsky
- Oct 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Ally Walker
Hi everyone! My name is Ally and I am the IACT Israel and Engagement Associate for Santa Barbara Hillel. I am a recent graduate from California State University, Northridge. I have two degrees: one in Political Science and the other in Gender Women’s Studies with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies of Africa. I was extremely involved in student government, Greek life, and Jewish life at CSUN.
As a Hillel staff member, I really want to show people why Israel is so important to our Jewish identity. This can include conversations, trips to Israel, and education sessions. A goal I really would love to achieve is to make Hillel a warm and welcoming space for all students and to take them to Israel with me. If you ever want to connect, you can follow me on Instagram @GauchosGoToIsrael or email me at Ally@SBHillel.org.
Sasha Kaplow
My name is Sasha Kaplow, and I am the Springboard Innovation and Engagement Fellow at Santa Barbara Hillel. This means I am in charge of student engagement as well as event planning/facilitation (if you ever have an idea for a program -big or small- let me know)! I attended the University of Oregon, studying Sociology through the Clark Honors College from 2020-2024, and Hillel had a lasting impact on me during my time there. I grew up in The Valley of Los Angeles, a city full of Jewish individuals, so when I moved to Eugene, I feared I would lose touch with my Jewish community. Hillel widely opened the doors for me and continuously offered friendships, free meals, and the community I so eagerly searched for. I was hired at Oregon Hillel as the Social Engagement Intern during my Junior and Senior years, a position I now get to supervise at Santa Barbara Hillel. Lessons about leadership, drive, and empathy came from my internship, and I hope to inspire and pass down these lessons to the interns I supervise this year.
Everyone at Hillel wishes to see you succeed, and I strive to make students feel empowered, cared for, and heard. I want to create a home away from home environment for Jewish students in Santa Barbara. Especially during challenging times, like this war, it is extremely important to me to make a safe, comfortable space where Jewish students feel supported. Feel free to reach out (coffee or boba is on me if you want to meet!) at Sasha@SBHillel.org.
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