Our Dedicated Team
At Columbia Jewish Federation, our team is united by a shared mission: to engage and strengthen our community to build a vibrant Jewish future.

We are a small but mighty group of professionals and lay leaders who bring passion, creativity, and dedication to everything we do. From supporting families through Jewish Family Service, to nurturing the next generation through Hillel and PJ Library, to fostering security, advocacy, and cultural programming, our staff works hand-in-hand with volunteers, partners, and donors to make a meaningful impact in Jewish life across Columbia.

Together, we are committed to building an inclusive, connected, and thriving community—locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Executive Director | Jessie Dowsakul

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Finance Director | Alison Cherry

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Marketing Director | Amanda Loflin

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Jason Roebuck | SCN Regional Security Advisor

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Jewish Family Service Director | Interim Director, Francesca

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Hillel & NextGen Director | Chaviva Sands

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Program Coordinator & Office Assistant | Yaffa Goldkin