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Meet Our Team

Leadership & Staff

At Kindness Initiative, our team is here to ensure that no Jewish individual or family in San Diego faces hardship alone. With dignity, compassion, and a personalized concierge approach, our case managers, administrative professionals, and outreach staff work together each day to provide hands-on support, connect members to essential resources, and strengthen our community through kindness in action.

For general inquiries, please contact [email protected]
To contact a specific staff member, please call (858) 216-1666, followed by their extension.

Our Governance

 

Kindness Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated committees and advisors who help steward our mission with integrity and care.
Board of Directors
  • Selwyn Isakow, Founder and Chairman
  • Simone Abelsohn
  • Bruce Abrams
  • Alan Binder
  • Dr. Paul Hyde
  • Dr. Suzanne Marcus
  • Susan Monk
  • Sari Rudy
  • Sarah Shekhter
  • Jack Shevel
  • Brad Slavin
  • Selwyn Isakow, President
  • Simone Abelsohn
  • Bruce Abrams
  • Alan Binder
  • Paul Hyde
  • Suzanne Marcus
  • Susan Monk
  • Sari Rudy
  • Sarah Shekhter
  • Jack Shevel
  • Brad Slavin
Board Committees & Task Forces
  • CGN, Governance, Nominating, Compensation
  • Development, Fundraising
  • Finance, Budget, Risk Management, Audit, Investment
  • Marketing, Branding, Communications, Events & Community Outreach
  • Member Services, Internal Services & Member Needs
  • Real Estate, Accommodations & Facilities
  • Strategy, Strategic Planning & Initiative Tracking
  • Technology, Operations & Innovation
Board Committee Advisors
  • Barry Entous, Finance & Strategy
  • Blake Thompson, Real Estate
  • Rabbi Simcha Weiser
Women’s Committee Chair
  • Sari Rudy
Men’s Committee Chair
  • Jeff Schwartz

Our Team in Action

A small but deeply committed team of case managers, administrative professionals, and outreach staff manages our day-to-day operations. Together, they are here to answer questions about accessing services, volunteering, partnerships, and ways to support the Kindness Initiative mission.

For general inquiries, please contact
[email protected]

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead

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