Lori Hoch Stiefel
MyZuzah Director of Strategic Partnerships

Lori Hoch Stiefel is a seasoned Jewish communal professional and strategic partner with deep experience across Federations, JCCs, Hillel, BBYO, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s PJ Library. Over the past decade+, she has worked at the intersection of community engagement, leadership development, and relationship-driven strategy—helping organizations clarify their vision, strengthen partnerships, and turn big ideas into meaningful impact.

Originally from Montreal and now based in Charleston, South Carolina, Lori brings both a big-picture lens and a deeply human approach to her work. She is known for building trust quickly, asking the right questions, and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to lead.

When she’s not working, Lori can be found making a joyful mess in the kitchen experimenting with vegan recipes and herbal remedies, attempting (with mixed success) to sew her own wardrobe, and keeping up with life alongside her husband and three children.

Hilary Gewant
Community Volunteer

Hilary Gewant is volunteer leader based in the Southeast whose philanthropic endeavors focus on strengthening Jewish life, learning, and legacy. Raised in the Deep South by one of Alabama’s most beloved Jewish families, Hilary learned the value of giving back at an early age while also acknowledging her responsibility to help strengthen her local community through active service. Her parents and grandparents modeled generosity, dedication, and a deep connection to Jewish life that served to shape her own connection to Judaism, pointed her moral compass toward Israel, and created within her a desire to study the lessons of Jewish history.

As an adult raising her own family, Hilary finds fulfillment in volunteering for a variety of causes that speak to her core beliefs. Through leadership opportunities at the Birmingham Jewish Federation, she served as Vice President of Fundraising, Campaign Chair, and ultimately, President of the organization. Hilary was honored with the Joanie Plous Bayer Young Leadership Award for her accomplishments. She also advocated on the Israel-World Jewry Bureau, participated as an active member of the Temple Emanu-El Grafman Endowment Board, and volunteered as a reading coach for underprivileged children through Better Basics. Recently, Hilary joined the Temple Beth-El Civil Rights Experience as a committee co-chair and works as an acting docent for the experience.

Hilary brings her diverse volunteer portfolio along with an energetic, cooperative leadership style to the table at MyZuzah. She holds multiple post-graduate degrees in a variety of scientific and research-based modalities. Hilary lives in Birmingham, AL along with her husband, their 3 (almost) adult children, and her 3 dogs. Her passions remain, as always, her precious family, enhancing Jewish life throughout the world, and cheering for her beloved University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Roll Tide, y’all!

Todd J. Sukol
Executive Director of the Mayberg Foundation

Todd J. Sukol is a seasoned philanthropic leader, strategic advisor, and practitioner-scholar in nonprofit leadership at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Mayberg Foundation, where he leads efforts to proliferate Jewish wisdom and values through innovative grantmaking and affiliated high impact initiatives.

Todd’s research in pursuit of a professional doctorate centers on Six Dynamics Theory (6DT)—a conceptual framework identifying recurring interpersonal and psychological dynamics in nonprofit organizations. The theory provides practical leadership responses to common tensions such as mission-drive vs. discipline, lay/professional dynamics, and the fragmentation often found in the social sector.

Previously, Todd led the consulting firm Do More Mission, where he helped philanthropists and nonprofit organizations achieve greater impact. He was the founding Executive Director and primary fundraiser for the Koby Mandell Foundation, where he continues to serve on the board.

With deep belief in what Robert L. Payton called “voluntary action for the public good,” Todd brings a unique combination of heart, intellect, and practicality to every endeavor. He is most passionate about supporting extraordinary people as they bring their best gifts into the world.

Edie Roodman
Executive Director of the OKlahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE)

Edie Roodman and her husband Dr. Eli Reshef moved to OKC in July 1990. Edie enthusiastically jumped into volunteer work and has continued to make her mark on many non-profits while holding a full time professional position as a non-profit exec and raising an energetic family. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Edie has worked tirelessly to effect positive change in our community. Throughout Edie’s 25 year tenure as CEO/Executive Director of the OKC Jewish Federation, she put into practice everyday the values she cherishes—tikkun olam, repairing the world and mitzvot, doing good deeds. She continues to follow these guiding tenets in her role as Executive Director of the OKlahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE). As a result, Edie finds inspiration in those who dedicate their lives to philanthropic endeavors, and even more so in donors whose means may be limited but who demonstrate the warm spirit of giving.

Edie harbors a deep commitment to shine a bright light on the organizations she supports. Edie’s active service on a dozen plus boards — most recently Heritage Hall, Westminster, Oklahoma City Beautiful, Oklahoma City Jewish Foundation, Sister Cities International, and Jewish Theatre of OKC — allows her to showcase the good work of each of these organizations. Additionally she has chaired a multitude of major community fundraising events, including Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Gala, Oklahoma City Beautiful 50th Golden Celebration, OKIE’s 25th Anniversary Affair with the OKC Philharmonic, and Habitat for Humanity Women’s Day. In 2022 and 2023, Edie chaired the Creative Oklahoma Annual fete and Dinner on the 50 with football legend Barry Swtizer and his wife Becky.  Under Edie’s leadership, events have high visibility, reach further into the community, and raise more money, while dazzling with creative energy. There is unerring attention to every detail and genuine passion for the cause in each element of an event. She is fun, fearless, and an expert fundraiser—Edie is widely known for having a magic touch!

Edie is known for never taking NO for an answer, being a risk-taker, and her funky fashion. She truly believes everything is better with glitter – lots and lots of glitter! She is a valuable mentor and cheerleader to dozens and always emphasizes the need to build and nurture relationships, setting a high bar for yourself and others, and always being a person of integrity. Edie is fiercely devoted to family — Eli, daughter Erielle and her husband Daniel, son Evan and his wife Amanda, and son Eitan and his wife Jackie. She and Eli dote on grandsons Mayr, Mavryk, Eilon, Lev,  Asher and Ezra whenever and wherever possible!

Ezzy Rappaport
Real Estate Professional and City Councilman

Ezzy Rappaport is a long time advocate for Israel and Jewish causes. The child of Holocaust survivors, his upbringing was marked with love and dedication to Judaism, the land of Israel, and the Jewish people.

After receiving Rabbinical ordination (Smicha), he served small communities around the globe and later went on to study Economics and Intl Relations at Columbia University. Following that, he worked in both a professional and volunteer capacity with various Jewish organizations, lobbying for social issues and related legislation in N. America, Europe, and Israel. Additionally, he used the skills gained in advocacy to start his own Media and PR firm, continuing to promote Israel and Jewish causes around the world. As a current and past board member of several organizations his years of experience and commitment are an asset to activities on behalf of the Jewish people.

He is currently a real estate professional and City Councilman in Bay Harbor Islands FL, where he lives with his wife and five children and is an active member of the Shul of Bal Harbor.

Mollie Bowman
Managing Director of Living Links

Mollie Bowman is the Managing Director of Living Links, the first national organization created to engage and empower third-generation descendants of Holocaust survivors. Prior to Living Links, Mollie was the chief of staff and director of external affairs for More Perfect, a coalition of presidential foundations, leaders across industries, and 100+ nonprofit organizations dedicated to securing America’s democratic future.

She previously worked on racial equity initiatives at Deloitte, as well as at POLITICO, Hillary for America, and the Obama White House. Outside of work, Mollie engages with several nonprofits committed to issues near to her heart, including women’s leadership, countering authoritarianism, and Jewish life. Mollie holds a B.A. in political communication and a M.A. in public affairs from the George Washington University, where she is a current member of the Alumni Council and former member of the Board of Trustees. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Oliver.

Rachel Berezin
CEO

Rachel Berezin, MyZuzah CEO, has 18 years of leadership experience in the areas of fundraising, strategic development, team building and engagement. Before joining MyZuzah, she was Director of Endowment for PJ Library, Vice President for Development at the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, and Campaign Director at the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts.

Rachel started her career with PJ Library when it was a pilot program in Western MA. She also was on the national team that, working with local partners, established PJ Library in more than 75 North American communities. Her responsibilities also included working with international partners.

Rachel brings this experience along with a collaborative, metrics-based work style, built on teams working together strategically to attain and exceed collective goals.