Wayne Goldstein has held a wide range of lay positions at UJA- Federation of New York during the last three decades. Beginning as chair of the Larchmont / Mamaroneck men’s group, Wayne took on numerous leadership positions that included chairing the Westchester Region, Planned Giving & Endowments, the Network Department, and currently co-chairing the Combating Antisemitism Committee.  Across this period, Wayne served numerous terms on UJA’s Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, as well as on various committees. 

Wayne lives with his wife, Tara Slone-Goldstein, former chair of the Westchester Region and the current chair of UJA’s Jewish Life...

Rachel joined the Hillels of Westchester team as executive director in 2014. Prior to her time in the Hillel movement, Rachel served as the director of a Reform synagogue in New Jersey, a youth group advisor, and a teacher.  

She began her social work career in 2003 as a direct-practice social worker in mental health and substance abuse. On her journey from clinical social work to Hillel professional, she served as an assistant child advocate with the State of New Jersey for nearly a decade, where she focused on antibullying efforts, childhood lead poisoning, legislative oversight, and individual advocacy.