Our Student Leaders
President - Adam MarkmanHey everyone! My name's Adam Markman. I am currently a Junior biomedical engineering student. To me, Hillel is a place where everyone is welcome to hang out and have a good time. I think that is one of the main reasons why I am drawn to Hillel and decided to get involved with it. I have met many people and have created life long friendships through Hillel. Come by and check it out for yourself! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at adam.markman@uconn.edu.
Exec. VP - Melissa SternHi everyone! My name is Melissa Stern. I am currently a sophomore Communication Disorders major. I became involved with Hillel because I think it is important to continue our Jewish traditions not only through our time at home but also away at college. Hillel is a place where we can relax, hang out, and create life long friendships! I am excited to step on board as the new Executive Vice President and am ready to make Hillel the best it can be! Please let me know if you have any ideas and stop by anytime!
VP of Communications - Jessica AnavimHello everybody! My name is Jessica Anavim, I'm from Hartford, CT, and am a freshman here at UConn studying Physiology and Neurobiology. I became involved with the Hillel, because I wanted to partake in Jewish traditions while also meeting great people in a social environment outside of class. As VP of Internal Communications, I look forward to planning fun and engaging events for both long-time members of this campus and prospective students. Please feel free to drop by the Hillel or our table in the Student Union if you want to talk about the organization or just hang around with some great people!
VP of Admin. Affairs - Jeremy EithHey everyone, my name is Jeremy Eith and I'm currently a 2nd semester freshman. I'm a pre-athletic training major from Marlton, New Jersey (about 40 minutes from Philadelphia). I got involved a little bit with Hillel my first semester and I wanted to get more involved second semester so I decided to run for a board position. Hillel is a great place to hang with friends, relax, and eat some great food on friday nights. I'm the Vice President of Administrative Affairs on the Hillel student board so if you have any questions about what's going on with Hillel, just e-mail me at jeremy.eith@uconn.edu. Come stop by for friday night services or hang out after class!
VP of FYSH - Andrew TaylorHey, I'm Andrew Taylor and I am the Vice President of First Year Students at Hillel (FYSH). I am currently a 4th semester International Business major from the Hartford, CT suburb of Simsbury. Apart from being a part of the Hillel community, I am a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and the current Sports Promotion Chairperson of the Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG). I am one of the biggest UConn Huskies sports fan you will ever meet and I look forward to meeting and helping out any new Huskies wanting to join our community! Feel free to e-mail me at andrew.w.taylor@uconn.edu.
VP of Social Affairs - Abby MorrisonHey everyone! I am a Junior Psychology and English major living in Charter Oak Apts. I plan to get my masters and PsyD to hopefully have my own private practice one day. I am currently working at the temple in Willimantic as well as starting a BBYO chapter there. I am a member of Pi Beta Phi and love being Jewish! I love meeting new people and socializing so please introduce yourself to me and let me know if there is any event you would like to see take place - I'll make it happen!
VP of Holidays - Chantal GhalchiHey hey! My name's Chantal Ghalchi. I'm a freshman from Long Island, New York. I went to a private Jewish day school, Solomon Schechter of Long Island, my entire life. So, when I came to UConn my initial reaction was to go straight to Hillel and I've been involved ever since. I feel honored to be able to work with and for such great Jewish leaders hoping to learn and experience so much together. I hope to see you at one of our many events, including Shabbat dinner, soon! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on facebook or by email, chantal.ghalchi@uconn.edu.
VP of Tzedek - Sarah MalteseSarah Maltese is the Tzedek (social action) co-chair. She is a senior, Special education major. Besides Hillel, she is involved on the board for UConn Global House, Homecoming, and is the president of Month of Kindness.
VP of Tzedek - Scott MeshnikMy name is Scott Meshnick, and I am 19-year-old Junior from Weston, CT. I am a fourth-semester Judaic Studies major here at UConn. I plan on becoming a Rabbi for the Reform movement after I graduate. I have been involved with Hillel my entire time here at UConn and I am very fond of it. My goal is to have as strong and as vibrant a Jewish community as possible here at UConn. I love Israel (you should go!), sports, playing games, doing Jewish activities, and hanging out with friends. Hillel is an amazing place, so stop by when you have the chance!
VP of Israel Affairs - Aaron MillerHello I'm Aaron, and I am a sophomore, currently studying geography. I am the UConn Hillel V.P. of Israel Affairs. I am a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and have been involved with various Jewish organizations and events since I was a freshmen. As V.P. of Israel Affairs I am involved with Israel advocacy as well as Israeli cultural events etc.
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