CYJ Board
Thanks to the steadfast support and creativity of our dedicated volunteer leadership, Camp Young Judaea-Texas continues to thrive under the guidance of the following people:
OFFICERS
- Mark Estes – President (Houston, TX)
- Mark Berins – Vice President – Facilities (Houston, TX)
- Adam Goldman – Vice President – Development (Houston, TX)
- Mike Fisherman – Secretary (Houston, TX)
- Wendy Cohen – Treasurer (Los Angeles, CA)
- Lisa Hartman – Vice President – Strategic Program (Denver, CO)
- Mollye Finkelstein – Member-at-Large (Dallas, TX)
- Cheryl Drazin – Past President (Dallas, TX)
MEMBERS
- Abby Ackerman (Houston, TX)
- Amy Bossin (Houston, TX) - Scholarship Chair
- Dan Feldman (Dallas, TX)
- Arturo Karakowsky (Houston, TX)
- Erika Kaufman (Houston, TX)
- Dan Lavin (Houston, TX)
- Jeanne Lipson (El Paso, TX)
- Cindy Meador (Houston, TX)
- Jason Methner (San Diego, CA)
- Josh Samet (Houston, TX)
- Sarah Shapiro (Austin, TX) - Bingo Chair
- Frank Silberlicht (Houston, TX)- Executive Director
- Andrew Spector (Houston, TX)
- Talia Traub (Austin, TX)
- Daphna Yoffe (Dallas, TX)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Mike Abkowitz (Austin, TX)
- Reuben Bar Yadin (San Antonio, TX)
- Sarah Braham (Houston, TX)
- Steven Finkelman (Houston, TX)
- Joseph Kornfeld (Houston, TX)
- Jonah Paransky (Houston, TX)
- Sonia Raizes (Houston, TX)
- Ann Ronn (Houston, TX)
- Jason Schwartz (Dallas, TX)
- Mark Gottesman (Houston, TX)
- Albert Hiller (Houston, TX)
- Aaron Hiller (Washington, DC)
- Alex Wolchansky (Houston, TX)
- Stuart Wallock (Austin, TX)
Join the Board
Like any voluntary organization, CYJ-Texas depends on a committed Board of Directors to serve as partners with our dedicated professional staff. A high-quality Board means greater success in all Camp’s pursuits, so come share your talents and make Camp better for everyone!
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining our Board, contact our president, Mark Estes.
Email MarkOur board members are asked to:
- Understand and define the mission, purpose, and goals of CYJ‐Texas.
- Engage in planning and policy‐setting to ensure that Camp’s mission and goals are realized.
- Attend semi-annual Board meetings, usually held at Camp.
- Act as an ambassador in your community, championing the value of Jewish camps and elevating the name of CYJ-Texas.
- Attend CYJ‐Texas rallies, parlor meetings, and other programs whenever possible and convenient.
- Support the Camp Director and work with the Board to assess his performance.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity and assume fiduciary responsibility for CYJ‐Texas.
- Identify like‐minded people who care about Israel and the Jewish future, and invite them to support CYJ financially, lend their expertise, or serve on CYJ-Texas’ Board.
