Board of Directors

Jewish Family Services Board of Directors determines the agency’s direction and policies. All board officers and members are dedicated volunteers who give time and energy to the agency, providing their wisdom and guidance.

Officers 2024-2025

Jeff Stolper, President
Jane Sosland, PhD, First Vice-President
Courtney Landy, Vice-President
Alice Megerman, Secretary
Joan Cohen, Treasurer
Lara Krigel Pabst, Immediate Past President

Board of Directors 2024-2025

Brenda Althouse
Janice Benjamin
Aaron Blazar
Michelle Cole
James (Jamie) Copaken, LSCSW
Deanna Culver
Kristen Fromm
Crystal Johnson, PhD
Mary McLean
Janice Pinson
Joseph B. Reuben, MD, MBA, FACEP
Erika Saleski
Julia Vargas, Ed.D.

JFS has the proud distinction of being honored as a 4-Star rated charity by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This distinction is awarded to the nation’s top charities demonstrating sound fiscal management practices and a commitment to accountability and transparency. It is awarded to only 1 in 4 charities of the thousands evaluated.

JFS supporters can feel confident that contributions are used efficiently and responsibly to advance our mission of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Our rating and other information about charitable giving are available on www.charitynavigator.org.