Our Staff Team
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Executive Director:
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Head of Education:
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Head of Community Life:
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Programme & Volunteer Officer:
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Our Board of Trustees
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Ella Rose (She/Her)Ella worked professionally in the Jewish community for many years, including at the Holocaust Educational Trust and Jewish Labour Movement. She started her career as President of the Union of Jewish Students and is now the External Relations Director for Unlocked Graduates. She is the Labour Councillor for Whetstone in the London Borough of Barnet. She is a trustee of the London Jewish Forum, Co-Chair of LGBT+ Labour London and Equalities Officer of the Jewish Labour Movement.
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Jo ZiffJo is an experienced analyst, specialising in the evaluation and monitoring of Government health policy and research. She has a PhD in genomics and has a particular interest in genetic screening . She has worked across the public sector, academia and in third sector roles, focused on improving availability and equity of access to public services for under-served groups. She is a member of a number of NHS advisory committees and provides analytical advice to charities, including Jewish community organisations to support evidence-based decision making.
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Matt LewisMatt is a senior finance professional in the charity sector. He is Associate Finance Director at a large health data science charity, holding overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management and internal audit function, and where he also established the charity’s LGBTQ+ staff group. Matt has voluntary experience within the Jewish community and coordinated the programme at the National Jewish Scout and Guide Jamboree for a number of years. He also sits as Treasurer on the Committee of Trustees at an immigration charity.
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Robin Moss (Chair) (He/Him)Robin worked professionally in the Jewish community for many years, including almost a decade at UJIA, finishing his time as Director of Strategy. He was previously a movement worker for LJY-Netzer. In a voluntary capacity, he has been involved with Limmud since 2011 and was on the Board of National Officers of Liberal Judaism for six years. He is now the Chief Executive of Unitas (Barnet Youth Zone), a purpose-built facility in Burnt Oak providing high-quality activities and support to young people in Barnet from the ages of 9 to 18.
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Simon Solomon (Vice Chair)Simon grew up in an orthodox family in London and attended an orthodox jewish primary and secondary school. He has an MBA from Cass Business school and has worked for 25 years in the technology sector in a number of commercial and business development roles and also as an investor in several enterprises.
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Steph Saffer (She/Her)Steph is an experienced charity professional, specialising in fundraising from trusts and foundations. She has worked across multiple sectors in both paid and voluntary roles, including several Jewish charities. She has served on committees and engagement groups to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within organisations, and is passionate about making people feel welcome and valued. Steph is also a retired professional chocolatier.
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A bit about the Founding Trustees of KeshetUK
You can find out more about the history of KeshetUK on our 'About Us' page . As a formal organisation, KeshetUK was incorporated as a limited company in May 2014 with three founder directors - Alma Reisel, Benjamin Ellis and Dave Shaw and then in September 2015 received Charitable status in England.
Alma and Dave stood down from formal roles within KeshetUK in 2021 and Benjamin stood down in 2022. We are very thankful for their leadership and guidance.
Alma and Dave stood down from formal roles within KeshetUK in 2021 and Benjamin stood down in 2022. We are very thankful for their leadership and guidance.
Alma Reisel (She/Her)
Alma is a family therapist and social worker now working in the NHS supporting teenagers with mental health difficulties and their families, as well as offering private therapy online to individuals, couples and families of any configuration. She became involved in KeshetUK in 2011.
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Benjamin Ellis (He/Him)
Benjamin divides his time between medical work as a Rheumatologist and as Senior Clinical Policy Advisor to a national non-profit, Versus Arthritis. Benjamin grew up in an Orthodox family in Leeds, England, then studied for two years at Yeshivat Har Etzion before completing degrees at Cambridge then University College London.
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Dave Shaw (He/Him)
Dave has a background in marketing communications and has worked with organisations at different stages of development – from start-ups through to heritage brands. Over the years he has supported different commercial and charitable organisations to communicate effectively and engage key audiences.
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