Susan Spodek-Berman
Summary
Seasoned leader in strategic community engagement. Excels in program and organizational development, volunteer and stakeholder engagement, launching centers of excellence and fostering impactful community partnerships. Demonstrates exceptional team building and project management skills, driving efficiency and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President Community Engagement
Sid Jacobson JCC
03.2018 - Current
- Member of Senior Leadership Team at JCC overseeing (1) Center for Community Engagement pillars (pillars of Volunteerism, Social Responsibility, Community Needs Bank/Food Pantry), (2) Center for Jewish Life and Learning (3) Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable impact and growth across the organization.
Director Center for Community Engagement
Sid Jacobson JCC
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Launched newest center of excellence to elevate community service, social justice causes and stimulate social responsibility initiatives
- Fostered strong relationships with local organizations to create collaborative partnerships for community programs.
Community Organizer
Engage Jewish Service Corps Sid Jacobson JCC
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed thriving service corps for adults on Long Island/Queens.
- Strengthened community relationships by developing partnerships and collaborating with local organizations.
- Increased civic engagement through organizing events, workshops, and forums for community members.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Therapy -
Touro College
06.1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY06.1986
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Organizing
Certification
- Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership
- Rockwood Leadership Institute Art of Leadership
- Points of Light Service Enterprise Training
Awards
- United Way Long Island Workforce Hero Award
- JCRC-LI Honor for Commitment to Social Justice Coalition Building
- JCCs North America Excellence Biennial Award
- Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation Humanitarian Award
Timeline
Vice President Community Engagement
Sid Jacobson JCC
03.2018 - Current
Director Center for Community Engagement
Sid Jacobson JCC
09.2015 - 03.2018
Community Organizer
Engage Jewish Service Corps Sid Jacobson JCC
05.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Therapy -
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary -
Stony Brook University
- Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership
- Rockwood Leadership Institute Art of Leadership
- Points of Light Service Enterprise Training
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