Meet The Board!

President
Shani Kirson
Hi! My name is Shani, I am a fourth-year Dance Performance and Software Engineering double major. I am also the President of Hillel at UCI. I love the tight-knit community that Hillel fosters and always look forward to seeing everybody each week. I can’t wait to meet all the new anteaters soon!

Vice President
Samantha Ilan
Hello, I'm Sami! I am the Vice President of Hillel at UCI. I am a third-year studying Psychology, Biology, and Jewish Studies. I also run the social media so if you get a DM about coming to Shabbat, it’s probably from me! I love Hillel because I have so many opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with my community.

Israel Programming
Shahar Broner
My name is Shahar Broner and I am a fourth-year Computer Science major. I am one of the Israel chair for Hillel at UCI and am also the president of AEPi. I joined Hillel because I was looking for a strong Jewish community where I could meet friends, learn, and have a good time!

Israel Programming
Yoav Weber
My name is Yoav Weber, I am a Mathematical Biology and Biological Sciences double major. I like Hillel because I get to meet cool people with different backgrounds.

Social Media
Sandra Ossman
Hi! My name is Sandra and I am a senior studying Computer Science. I love Hillel because it creates a strong community for Jewish students on campus and throughout the nation.

Tikkun Olam & Education
Nova Sari
Hi, I’m Nova, I am Junior studying Informatics with a Jewish Studies Minor. I deeply value being a member of the Hillel team, where we support one another as Jewish students, help each other discover our passions, enjoy casual coffee chats, celebrate Jewish traditions, and provide a space to unwind between classes.

Tikkun Olam & Education
Sophia La Perle
Hi everyone! I am Sophia, a sophomore Criminology, Law, and Society and Psychological Sciences Double Major and Minor in Native American Studies. I am part of the Tikkun Olam and Social Programming. I love Hillel because of the opportunity to connect with other Jewish students and the ability to continue to learn about Judaism.

Social Programming
Shir Diner
Hey I'm Shir and I am a 2nd year mechanical engineering major. I joined Hillel to find a fun community of Jewish and Israeli students yet I found my best friends and new home away from home. I am a part of the Social Programming team at Hillel and help to plan fun events for all of us throughout the year! See you there!

Social Programming
Maya Barank
Hi! My name is Maya, I'm a second-year Business Administration major. I'm one of the social programming committee members for Hillel at UCI! I chose to join Hillel because of the amazing people and the strong community it gave me when I was starting college!

Religious Programming
Stefan Asaf David Andrade
Hello, my Hebrew name is Asaf. I am a second year Biology student serving the Religious Life Comittee. Hillel has been a wonderful part of the college experience and serving the Jewish community is a delight.

Religious Programming
Maya Lewitt
Hi! I'm Maya L. and I am a 3rd year Anthropology Major with two minors, one in Jewish Studies and the other in Management. I am a part of UCI Hillel because I wanted to meet fellow Jewish students on the UCI campus and through that, make some amazing friends (which I did <3).

Shabbat Co-Chair
Celia Levin
Hi, my name is Celia Levin and I’m a third-year Dance Major while also pursuing physical therapy. My position on board is a Shabbat co-chair. Hillel has always been the place where I can make new connections and friendships, it’s the best part of my day, and I absolutely love being able to share the same religion and experiences with many others. It’s been the place I can be myself and call home.

Shabbat Co-Chair
Jonathan Ross
My name is Jonathan and I am a second-year Bio Sci major. I am a Shabbat co-chair. I joined Hillel because it provides a platform for Jewish students to meet and embrace their culture.