Testimonials

I've worked with dozens of Jewish leaders all across North America to help with leadership development, resolve governance challenges, and foster sacred partnerships. But don't take my word for it! Here's what leaders I worked with had to say.

Odds-Defying Outcomes

"Lisa recently served as a consultant for our synagogue. Our synagogue was on the verge of closing and experiencing tremendous turmoil. Lisa helped us navigate through this turmoil and sent us on the road to recovery. Lisa is knowledgeable about temple boards and structures. Lisa’s guidance was invaluable. Our little temple defied the odds and remains open today due to Lisa’s influence."

Laura G. Schwartz, Ed.D., President, Congregation Bene Shalom, Skokie, IL

Practical Steps Towards Compliance

"Last year, our board of directors was operating out of compliance and working with outdated bylaws. Lisa helped us develop a plan and identify practical steps to bring our organization into compliance. Her knowledge, strategic thinking, and steady guidance were instrumental in helping us navigate this process. Over the past year, Lisa has also dedicated countless hours to mentor our board chair, helping her develop the skills and confidence needed to become a strong and effective leader."

Tamy Cohen, Executive Director, Orange County Hillel

Expert Guidance and Strategy

"Before I met Lisa I felt like I was going around in circles because I didn’t have a strong thought partner to help me sort through my options. With her guidance, I was able to develop a solid strategy for Chicago Loop Synagogue that we will now work on implementing. My guess is that Chicago Loop Synagogue is not the only Jewish organization that struggles with a less-than-ideal board, a lack of direction, tough financial decisions, and the challenges that come with lack of engagement. Lisa quickly sorted through challenges that seemed overwhelming, then expertly guided me into the decisions I needed to make."

Lee Zoldan, President, Chicago Loop Synagogue, Chicago, IL

Valuable and Innovative Partner

"I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for a number of years. The opportunity to partner with and learn from Lisa was beyond measurement. Her innovative spirit and commitment to always look at congregational practices through a different lens is truly innovative. I truly valued our partnership and found her to be the consummate partner. Her ability to truly work in partnership, recognizing my experience with her own knowledge of organizational and congregational behaviors and practices demonstrated the most amazing of balancing acts. I will always treasure our relationship and believe that any organization that engages with Lisa is truly fortunate. Having worked in the field for almost 30 years, and consulted for over a dozen, I have worked with few like Lisa. She has my highest recommendation."

Rabbi Louis Feldstein, Founder and CEO, Dynamic Change Solutions

Knowledgeable Leadership Development Professional

"Lisa is a terrific professional. She is incredibly detailed. She knows both the content of leadership and leadership development and she understands and practices the best of group building and human relations skills. She is committed to aligning vision/mission with the practice of her organization. One can be assured that any task she is given will be fulfilled with the highest of integrity."

Rabbi Sam Joseph, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus of Jewish Education and Leadership Development, HUC-JIR

Transformative Coaching

"Lisa helped me move from a place of struggle in my career to a place of thriving. She helped me find my rabbinic purpose and shift my mindset to focus on my passions. When I need to solve problems or challenges, Lisa asks thought-provoking questions, guiding me to resolutions."

Rabbi Rick Kellner, Congregation Beth Tikvah, Worthington, OH

Skilled Facilitator

"Lisa was instrumental in coaching us through a transitional period. She helped us evaluate and understand our needs - identifying our goals to clarify established practices from what would lead our small, but mighty temple forward. She helped us with leadership and board development in a way that allowed our strengths to emerge. She is a skilled facilitator - keeping us on track and making us comfortable to have the difficult, yet necessary conversations to address the challenges we faced."

David Freireich, Board Member, Congregation Bene Shalom, Skokie, IL