Our Staff

Jeremy Winaker

Executive Director, Greater Philly Hillel Network
Jwinaker@phillyhillel.org

Jeremy came to GPHN in July of 2021 excited to lead an organization of which he was a beneficiary as a Swarthmore College student. He looks to activate student and organizational networks to improve Jewish life on (and off) campuses throughout the Philly region.

He brings Jewish wisdom and people together wherever they may be, recognizing that each of us is created with unique value and that Jewish pluralism makes meaningful space for belonging. It helps that he is a rabbi.

Prior to GPHN, Jeremy was the Head of School at Albert Einstein Academy Jewish Day School in Wilmington, DE; the Senior Jewish Educator at the University of Delaware Hillel; a pulpit rabbi in Mt. Kisco, NY, and before that in Washington, DC. He is a Rabbis Without Borders Fellow and a Gender Equity in Hiring Project Advocate. His love of Jewish education stems from his years as a founding staff member at Camp Ramah Darom.

Jeremy is always game for a cup of coffee, conversation, and connection. He enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his three children.

Jenn Reiss

Assistant Director, Greater Philly Hillel Network
Campus Director, West Chester University Hillel
jreiss@phillyhillel.org

Growing up in Bucks County, PA, Jenn has always been an active part of the Philly Jewish community. Her passion and biggest skills is her ability to connect and engage with just about anyone!

Before coming to West Chester University Hillel, Jenn was the Assistant Director at Camp Galil and the Youth Engagement Coordinator at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia.

Jenn believes that every Jewish student can find their "right place" within Judaism and wants to bring the love and passion of Jewish life to as many students in the Philly Hillel Network as possible. In Jenn's mind, no event is complete without delicious snacks and great company.

When not on campus, you can find Jenn spending time with her husband, Matt, her daughter, Hannah, and dog, Frankie in South Philly.

Trent Works

Director of Engagement, Jewish Graduate Student Network
trent@phillyhillel.org

Trent comes to Philly Hillels as the new Director of Engagement for the Jewish Grad Student Network. Prior to coming to Philly Hillel, he was at Rutgers Hillel as their Springboard Fellow and then as their Director of Engagement.

Sean Culley

Springboard Fellow, Greater Philly Hillel Network
sculley@phillyhillel.org

Sean found his passion for developing the Jewish community through the Hillel at George Mason University where he just recently graduated in the May of 2022. As a Springboard Innovation Fellow, he is looking forward to working with students across the Greater Philadelphia area to realize the full potential of their Hillel.

Prior to working with the Greater Philadelphia Hillel Network, Sean was a Jewish student leader on his campus at George Mason University. He held executive roles not only with the campus’ Hillel, but also with the Chabad on Campus and the Israel Student Association.

Sean is committed to providing meaningful experiences for students by creating spaces where they can find the unique connection to their Jewish identity. He is eager to meet students and work with them to take their Hillel to the next level!

Outside of his professional life, you will find Sean schmoozing at cafes, trying to find the best slice of pizza, and planning his next trip!

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Alyssa Malerman

Program & Engagement Associate, West Chester University Hillel
amalerman@phillyhillel.org

Alyssa connected with her Jewish identity through her involvement with Hillel during her time at Penn State. There, she was able to find meaning and connection through Shabbat dinners, challah baking, and a love of Jewish learning that followed her into adulthood!

Alyssa is so excited to continue her journey with Hillel at West Chester University! She is passionate about connecting with students and helping them find community and joy within their Jewish identities, whatever that looks like for them!

She is looking forward to plenty of coffee dates, planning fun events for students, and getting to know everyone involved with Hillel at West Chester!

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