Meet the staff

Our professional team is dedicated to providing Cornell's 3,500 Jewish students with innovative programming, meaningful educational experiences and invigorating learning opportunities. Get to know each staff person by clicking on their photo below.

Rabbi Ari Weiss
​Executive Director

Susanna Cohen
Director of Development

Doreen M. Silva
Office Coordinator

Sarah Kasdan
JLIC Educator

Oded Oron
Assistant Director

Simcha Sher
Director of Jewish Student Life

Tatiana Uklist
IACT Coordinator 

Simha Tamano
Israel Fellow

Leila Gordon
Engagement Associate

Dana Blumenfeld
Springboard Fellow: 
Innovation Specialist

                 Rabbi Daniel Kasdan
                      JLIC Educator