![Nadine Gartner, President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642628082/portland/wn4ibkw5rzxdlnzszlse/NadineGartnercolorweb_1.jpg","width":233}])
Nadine Gartner, President
Nadine Gartner is the current President of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Our People
Staff
The staff at the MJCC are proud to embrace these important Pillar Behaviors in order to ensure your experience is the best it can be. Please let us know how else we might be of service to you.
MJCC Staff:
Admin
Steve Albert, Executive Director
Jenny Robinett, Assistant Executive Director
Beth Germain, Chief Financial Officer
Miriam Stroud, Human Resources Director
Eden Samiee, Executive Assistant
Membership
Hillary Shifrin, Wellness Programs + Engagement Manager
Rentals
Bethany West, Rentals + Events Manager
Arzélie McAllister, Rentals + Events Assistant Manager
Fitness
Joe Seitz, Fitness Coordinator + Personal Trainer
Youth Programs
Holden Regnier, Youth Programs Manager
Aquatics
Jennie Condon, Aquatics Program Manager + Stingrays Coach
Development
Bess Butterworth, Development Events + Community Programs Manager
Lisa Katon, Donor Relations + Grants Specialist
Karen Sapoznikow, Database Coordinator + Development Assistant
Marketing
Becky Ewer, Marketing + Creative Director
Sandy Engel, Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist
Finance
Denise Littlefield, Accounting Assistant
Board Members
Current Board Members
![Jason Zidell, Immediate Past President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/cktsuk8rdagze8kagfa9/Jason-Zidell-233.jpg","width":233}])
Jason Zidell, Immediate Past President
Jason currently serves as the Immediate Past-President of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![John Emshwiller, Vice President of Facilities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593635382/portland/a1iky8ixhkpvm139kgag/JohnEmshwiller.jpg","width":233}])
John Emshwiller, Vice President of Facilities
John is the current Vice President of Facilities of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![David Solondz, Vice President of Strategy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635185070/portland/k3kiwxdn9btn6ymmy25b/DavidSolondzcolor-web.jpg","width":233}])
David Solondz, Vice President of Strategy
David is the current Vice President of Strategy of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Richard Barker, Treasurer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/ibjslmruqqbe5kzukmp5/Richard-Barker-233.jpg","width":233}])
Richard Barker, Treasurer
Richard is a past Vice President, and the current Treasurer of both the MJCC and PJA Boards, and a member of our Finance Committee.
![Naomi Harwin, Secretary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634238840/portland/gaejmmxjwtqbbev0nh4d/NaomiHarwincolor-web4.jpg","width":233}])
Naomi Harwin, Secretary
Naomi Harwin currently serves as the Secretary of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Barry Benson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/p4ayldok9w0xat2iv29o/Barry-Benson-233.jpg","width":233}])
Barry Benson
Barry Benson, originally from Massachusetts, has been a Portland area resident for over 30 years.
![Eric Brickenstein]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691620974/portland/irt76yjhrd8cjxzn48wp/EricBrickensteincolorwebusethisone.jpg","width":233}])
Eric Brickenstein
Eric is an active MJCC member and is passionate about Jewish heritage and cultural values.
![Nicole Frisch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722982342/portland/vn94l4ye08ohiwmkqdpa/NicoleKforwebcopy.jpg","width":233}])
Nicole Frisch
Nicole Frisch has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications.
![Marni Glick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/qoafizbuqf3kgvrvhxce/Marni-Glick-233.jpg","width":233}])
Marni Glick
Marni is a past Treasurer of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Arielle Goranson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":2200}])
Arielle Goranson
Arielle is an active MJCC member and parent of two current (and one future) PJA students.
![Martha Izenson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664829339/portland/u1kgoinbii7vb3rla6ho/MarthaIzensoncolorweb.jpg","width":233}])
Martha Izenson
Martha is a public interest attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oregon.
![Michelle Kashinsky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595272525/portland/iqhlihk4axazartj5vpf/MKashinskynewphoto.jpg","width":233}])
Michelle Kashinsky
Michelle is an active member of the MJCC, where her two daughters have attended Day Camp, swim lessons, and Stingrays Swim Team.
![Karli Kondo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687903677/portland/wqtl0ya5jkisbvngrrrn/Karli-Konda-July-2023.jpg","width":2177}])
Karli Kondo
Karli Kondo completed her undergraduate in Business Administration and her master’s in Counseling Psychology at Pacific University.
![Rick Nitti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660677210/portland/y5sgeipw24kjhvh9mtgg/RickNitticolorweb.jpg","width":233}])
Rick Nitti
Rick Nitti is a retired non-profit leader who served as the Executive Director of Neighborhood House for 18 years.
![Arnon Peleg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664392792/portland/y1vnt5m3jhiftfxf4w41/ArnonPelegweb.jpg","width":233}])
Arnon Peleg
Arnon is a Director of Strategic Planning + Product Management at Intel Corporation.
![Danelle Romain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/agqjpnrnv7qdyibeu6fv/Danelle-Romain-233.jpg","width":233}])
Danelle Romain
Danelle is a past President of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Nate Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":2200}])
Nate Smith
Nate’s upbringing was secular and culturally Jewish with a Unitarian Universalist influence.
![Tamar Wyte-Lake]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1594069827/portland/khv0dtr7j2s03b43dvgx/TamarWyte-Lake.jpg","width":233}])
Tamar Wyte-Lake
Tamar was part of a founding family in the PJA Giving Circle, is a member of the MJCC, is the mother of two PJA students, and is a prior co-Chair of Kehillah, PJA's Parents Association.