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Nadya has a passion for Jewish life, community, Jewish identity, Jewish culture, Israel, and social justice through a Jewish lens. Nadya enjoys engaging with students, faculty, and alumni. While having fun is certainly at the top of her list, so is tackling important and pressing issues that affect not only Hillel and Brooklyn College but the entire Jewish community and Israel. For her work and accomplishments, Nadya was recognized by the Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award from Hillel International, its highest professional honor. When she is not building a framework for vibrant Jewish campus life, Nadya enjoys travel and theater. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.

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Yelena Azriyel always had a passion for community service and social action. Yelena obtained her MSW at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Since August of 2011 Yelena has been working at Tanger Hillel, first as the Program Director and now as the Assistant Director. She is originally from the Ukraine and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. After her college graduation Yelena spent a year volunteering in Kiev, Ukraine as a Jewish Service Corps (JSC) Volunteer with JDC. Yelena is dedicated to helping students find their Jewish journeys as they go through college and beyond.

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Lada Mikhlin is the Operations Manager of the Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College, where she oversees the Finances, HR, and Facilities. She has over 20-years’ experience in business management and bookkeeping with a versatile array of work ranging from startups to small and medium-sized enterprises. Lada is originally from Podolsk, Ukraine, where she was a teacher until immigrating to the United States in 1993. In her free time, she loves hosting parties, trying out new recipes, going for long walks, watching films, and spending time with her family. Stop by Lada’s office to experience her magnetic personality and great sense of humor!

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Sarali is a first generation American jew of Israeli and Mizrahi descent. She started as a student at Brooklyn College studying political science and served as the Student President of the Hillel Club for three years. In 2021, Sarali joined the Hillel staff as the Engagement Associate and as of 2024 now works as the Director of Student Experience at Tanger Hillel, working to build a thriving Jewish community on campus.

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Rabbi Daniel Albert grew up in Plainview, NY. After a year of learning in Yeshivat Lev HaTorah in Ramat Beit Shemesh, he studied at Queens College where he graduated with a BS in Design. He was very involved in both Hillel and JLIC at Queens College holding multiple leadership roles. He was also part of the Nachshon Project as both an undergraduate and graduate fellow, studying non-denominational Jewish education and leadership. He then went on to receive a Master's degree in Digital Marketing and Media as well as semicha from RIETS at Yeshiva University. In his free time, Rabbi Daniel enjoys entertaining guests, playing board games, and trying out new restaurants.

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Marjorie Albert is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. When she was 16 years old, she lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas as an exchange student. She later returned to the US to attend Yeshiva University, where she studied Business Management and Marketing and also received a Master's degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education.

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Guy grew up in Kibbutz Ma'abarot, Israel, and graduated from Tel Aviv University, where he studied Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology. Before university, he spent several years involved with Hashomer Hatzair, where he developed his passion for education, community building, and working with young people.

Guy is excited to share Israeli life and culture, build meaningful relationships with Brooklyn College students, and create a welcoming community. Outside of Hillel, he enjoys sports, traveling, hiking, learning languages, and exploring new places.

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A New York native, Bruria is excited to join the team at Tanger Hillel! After high school, she spent a year studying in Israel before returning to New York to attend Stern College for Women. During her time at Stern, she participated in various education and leadership fellowships, including the Nachshon Project. In her free time, Bruria enjoys watching sports (especially baseball), discovering new coffee creamer flavors, learning about Ancient Jewish History, and hanging out with her dog. She is thrilled to be joining Tanger Hillel as the Engagement Associate!

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Micaela Greenfield is an MSW student at NYU Silver School of Social Work. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Community Applied Psychological Studies. Through her experiences working with children, families, and diverse communities, Micaela has developed a strong passion for building meaningful relationships and creating supportive, inclusive environments. She is a warm and approachable person who enjoys getting to know others and making people feel comfortable and supported. In her role as a social work intern, she looks forward to connecting with students, providing support, and contributing to a welcoming and close-knit community. Originally from New York City, Micaela enjoys trying new restaurants, going to concerts, taking SoulCycle classes, and spending time with family and friends.