Jamie Allen Black Is JOI's Director of Development. Jamie is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with funders and donors who are committed to supporting the work of bringing Judaism to unaffiliated and disenfranchised individuals and families. Prior to joining JOI, Jamie was the Director of Development Communication and Training at Hadassah, where she was charged with training dozens of Board members and volunteers in fundraising principles and understanding their financial responsibilities to the organization's mission. Jamie majored in American history at New York University and was the recipient of the University's 2010 Bert Lawson Alumni Award for Humanitarianism. She is an enthusiastic and active volunteer, primarily with A More Perfect Union, an organization she co-founded that serves women-at-risk who are recovering from domestic violence, homelessness, and/or drug and alcohol addiction. Jamie’s background is in the performing arts and she sings with the Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus.

You can contact Jamie by sending her an email at jblack[at]joi.org.

Ivana Bradanovic is JOI's Office Manager, responsible for daily management and maintenance of the JOI office including interfacing with vendors, telephone and office reception, administrative assistance to the JOI board of directors and executive director. Prior to joining JOI she worked as a framer at a small business called MAPS. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and The Fine Arts Academy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. In her spare time she enjoys riding her bike, painting, baking and knitting.

You can contact Ivana by sending her an email at ibradanovic[at]joi.org.

Adam Courtney is JOI's Director of Program. Specializing in community development, outreach and informal education, Adam has consulted with organizations around the US, Canada, and Israel on building constituencies of engaged and committed Jews. While Adam specializes in engaging the 18-45 demographic, he has developed programming and outreach strategies for all ages. He received his Masters Degree in Public Art Studies with an Emphasis on Jewish Studies from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons at the New School for Design in New York City. In addition to his community development work, Adam is a photographer and installation artist, and has a book of his work forthcoming from the Brooklyn Arts Press.

You can contact Adam by sending him an email at acourtney[at]joi.org.

Paul Golin is JOI's Associate Executive Director, responsible together with the Executive Director for budget, development, board stewardship, strategic planning, and the day-to-day operations of the organization. He is also charged with overseeing all marketing, communications and public relations, and devising advocacy campaigns and program proposals. He previously served as JOI's Director of Communications and Strategic Planning. He is a frequent writer and speaker on Jewish outreach and co-authored with Rabbi Olitzky the books 20 Things for Grandparents of Interfaith Grandchildren To Do (And Not Do) To Nurture Jewish Identity In Their Grandchildren (2007) and How to Raise Jewish Children...Even When You’re Not Jewish Yourself (2010). Prior to joining JOI, Paul worked at the Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation as Program Associate for Information Technology. Paul has a background in media, having worked at HBO Studio Productions as a Client Services Coordinator and then as Director of Research/Educational Writer at a startup CD-ROM games company called Wanderlust Interactive. He majored in Communications and Political Science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

You can contact Paul by sending him an email at pgolin[at]joi.org.

Steven Horowitz is JOI's Grant Writer, responsible for researching and writing grant proposalsand related reports, as well as assisting development efforts. Prior to joining JOI, Steven worked as a bankruptcy lawyer at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, and then a Managing Director at the Altman Group, a shareholder and bondholder communications firm. He also created the Bankruptcy Bill cartoon series. Steven has worked on freelance writing projects for The Ford Foundation and several law firms. Many years ago, Steven taught English in Japan via the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program, and while there, had the priviledge of attending High Holidays at both of Japan's synagogues (the one in Kobe and the one in Tokyo). he remains active in the JET Alumni Association and is the founder of the JETwit.com website. he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, and spending time with his daughter Helen.

You can contact Steven by sending him an email at shorowitz[at]joi.org.

Amanda Kaletsky is JOI's Communications Associate. She is responsible for creative marketing and public relations, and also serves as webmaster for the JOI's various websites. Originally from Bethany, CT, Amanda is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she received a BA in Music with a Concentration in Music Management, as well as minors in Philosophy and Jewish Studies. An active member of both the university’s Hillel and Chabad, Amanda was interim program director at the Kristol Center for Jewish Life and founding co-coordinator of the center’s Freshman Fest program. Before coming to JOI, Amanda was the assistant managing director of a non-profit music school, and continues to enjoy performing professionally. She is also an avid animal lover, volunteering for local shelters, and spending time with her two dogs, Lily and Brandy.

You can contact Amanda by sending her an email at akaletsky[at]joi.org

Hannah Morris is responsible for writing curriculum and developing programs for the expansion of JOI’s direct services. Prior to JOI, she worked in Vienna as a Fulbright English Language Teaching Assistant, introducing young Austrians to the nuances of the English language and American culture. In addition, she has interned at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Spertus Museum in Chicago, and Holocaust Museum Houston. Originally from Texas, Hannah is a Phi Beta Kappa member and holds a BA in History from Northwestern University. In her spare time, she participates in AJC ACCESS programs, German Meetup Group activities, book club, and traveling whenever she can.

You can contact Hannah by sending her an email at hmorris[at]joi.org.

Eva Stern is the Director of Training at the Jewish Outreach Institute. Eva is responsible for training and consulting with professionals and lay leaders on outreach methodology and programming. She also helps to develop educational curricula and other materials for Jewish communal professionals engaged in outreach to unaffiliated Jews and intermarried families, and conducts environmental research scans on Jewish communities throughout North America. Eva holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. Eva is also passionate about pluralism and coexistence work, having facilitated workshops and groups for diverse populations of young adults and teens (both within and outside of the Jewish community) using dialogue, oral history, and the arts. Prior to JOI, she taught in an innovative Informal Jewish Education program outside of Boston. Eva is an active volunteer leader at her synagogue, coordinating programs for young adults. She is a recipient of the 2010 Young Professional Award of the Jewish Communal Service Association of North America.

You can contact Eva by sending her an email at estern[at]joi.org.

Marley Weiner is JOI’s Program Associate responsible for coordinating The Mothers Circle and Grandparents Circle programs. A Philadelphia native, she graduated in the spring of 2010 from the Double Degree Program between Barnard College and the Jewish Theological Seminary with degrees in anthropology and Jewish Thought. While in college, she was active in the Hillel community, serving as a member of the Interdenominational Board and as the vice-president of Kesher: Reform Jews on campus. W hen she is not working at JOI, she serves on the board of Upper West Side minyan Kol Zimrah. She also enjoys dancing, reading, and cooking.

You can contact Marley by sending her an email at mweiner[at]joi.org.

Alan Stricoff has 28 years of experience as an accountant and a chief financial officer. For the last 9 years he has been a self-employed "free lance" CFO/Comptroller and consultant for not-for profit organizations. Alan has an MBA in finance from Baruch College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

You can contact Alan by sending him an email at alanstricoff[at]yahoo.com.