Nominated for a 1-Year Term Ending in 2021 |
David AmsellemHi, I’m David Amsellem. My partner is Carly Brinster. I was born and raised in New York City, and moved to Stamford in 2009, joining TBE shortly thereafter. I have three children: Nora (14), who is a freshman at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE), and who had her Bat Mitzvah at TBE in 2018; Vanessa (12), who is in the 6th grade at Turn of River Middle School; and Jacques (16 months), who mainly is focused on climbing up and down the stairs. 😀 I am a Managing Director at Piper Sandler, an investment bank and institutional brokerage firm. I am a senior analyst in our investment research business, where I focus on the pharmaceuticals industry. I enjoy baseball (long-suffering Mets fan), running (lower back permitting), and reading history. I am grateful to be a part of such a vibrant and inclusive community here at TBE, and as someone who will be new to the Board of Trustees, it is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to help TBE continue to thrive and to help shape its future. |
Nominated for Their First 3-Year Term Ending in 2023 |
Lori BushellHi! I’m Lori Bushell. My husband Victor and I have been proud members of TBE since 2005. My daughter Abby is currently a junior at the University of Southern California and Hannah will be starting at the University of Michigan in the fall. I recently retired from the practice of orthodontics after almost 27 years in Stamford. Now that I am retired, I was asked to get involved by becoming a member of the Board of Trustees, which I am happy to do. Since my husband and I will be empty-nesters come the fall, I will have some extra time on my hands. I also like to cook, play tennis, take walks along the beach in Shippan, and spend time on our boat. I feel fortunate to be part of our Jewish community, and I look forward to getting to know everyone on the BOT as well as the inclusive community TBE has. Jon EisensteinHi, I’m Jon Eisenstein. We moved to Stamford in 1999 with a plan to be here for “up to 5 years.” After trying out several synagogues over a couple of years, we found TBE to be the congregation that we really connected with. Today we match the definition of the modern family, including Sarah (15), who attends Westhill High School, and Austin, who attends BCHA and will be joining his sister as a TBE b’nai mitzvah this fall. I followed the same path, having gone to Hebrew day school until high school in Houston. Most of my background is in technology and product development, most recently in the Impact Investments space, so you might find me geeking out with some newfangled technology or planning our next international adventure. I am excited to become a new Board member, and I’m looking forward to getting much more involved with TBE and the broader Jewish Community. Leslie GlennMy name is Leslie Glenn. I have been a member of TBE since 2012 and have lived in Stamford since 2003. My partner Neil Katz and I have 4 kids between us (and a soon to be son-in-law), between the ages 14 and 27. Zachary, our youngest, is in 8th grade at The King School and was bar mitzvahed at TBE last year. I work at Signify Health, a healthcare technology company, leading large hospital system clients in Episodes of Care plans. For the past 5 years, I have been an active member of the United Way of Western CT Stamford Community Council. In my free time, I love running and cycling, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. I am looking forward to joining the TBE board and giving back to the TBE community. Jeff TurshenShalom. My name is Ira Jeffrey Turshen, but I go by Jeff (interesting story). My wife Sharon and I joined Temple Beth El in 1989, soon after we moved to Stamford. Our son and his family live in Rhode Island, and our daughter and her family live in Manhattan. After earning a Ph. D. in Biomedical Engineering, I worked in a variety of public, corporate, and academic positions focused on quantitative methods and/or health care systems. For the last 14 years I have been a math tutor (while in semi-retirement). Sharon recently retired after a 38-year career as a public school administrator of special education and student services. At this point in our lives, we are mainly focused on our five grandchildren (ages 7 to 2) and our mothers (both in their 90s). We also take a number of courses and attend various lectures, festivals, book talks, and other presentations. Over the years, we have volunteered in a variety of capacities within the Stamford community. Most recently, we have helped to transition the TBE Discussion Group into the TBE FORUM, and Sharon will be coordinating the next TBE High Holiday Food Drive. We are grateful that TBE has been such a wonderful spiritual center for our family, and we have remained active members after moving to Norwalk 6 years ago. I look forward to helping TBE continue to be the warm, inclusive, vibrant and welcoming community we all enjoy. |
Nominated for a Second 3-Year Term Ending in 2023Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz |
Nominated for a Third 3-Year Term Ending in 2023Robert S. CohenArthur LaichtmanDaniel Young |