CJDS Board of Trustees

Members at Large: 2025-2026

Stephanie Wapner, First Vice President - A Senior Lecturer and Program Director at OSU’s Fisher College of Business, Stephanie rejoins the Board as First Vice President.  Stephanie is mom to 2024 CJDS graduate David and rising fifth grader Leo.

Josh Feinberg, Immediate Past President - The proud parent of a CJDS alumnus, Josh has served on the board since 2020.  CJDS has been an important part of the Feinberg/Zelkind family since they moved from Brooklyn to Bexley in 2016, and Josh is passionate about making a CJDS education available to even more families across Central Ohio.  In his non-CJDS time, Josh works as a writer and content developer for museums, arts institutions, and historic sites around the country.

Katie Rotenberg, Secretary - A Senior Consultant at Boon LLC, specializing in reporting analytics and merchandise planning. Katie serves as Secretary on the board of the Columbus Jewish Day School (CJDS), where she leads the recruitment committee and is president of the CJDS Parent Organization. Katie is also a member of the Community Impact Committee of JewishColumbus and serves on JCC committees for JChats and JCamps, contributing to programs that strengthen and connect the community. She and her husband, Shaun, are proud parents of a CJDS graduate, now attending Bexley Middle School, and a current CJDS third grader

Paul Lamb, Treasurer - Paul Lamb is the Regional Vice President of Caregiver Inc., an organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a deep commitment to community service and inclusion, Paul actively works to support initiatives that improve quality of life and foster community engagement.

In addition to his role at Caregiver Inc., Paul serves as Treasurer, a member of the Executive Committee, and Trustee for the Columbus Jewish Day School (CJDS) Board of Trustees. He also contributes his expertise to the advisory committee for the Ohio State University Master of Healthcare Administration Program.

Paul and his wife, Naomi, are proud parents of a CJDS graduate who currently attends Bexley Middle School, along with their 4th-grade child attending Columbus Jewish Day School. His personal and professional experiences reflect a strong dedication to education, community development, and inclusion, making him a passionate advocate for initiatives that support education and community well-being.

Avi Allen - Director of Operations at the Wexner Foundation. Originally from St. Paul, MN, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a double major in Near Eastern Judaic Studies and History, later earning a JD from Washington University School of Law. Avi practiced employment law for nearly a decade before transitioning to mission-driven work as Executive Director at Congregation Agudas Achim in Columbus, Ohio. An active Jewish community leader, he has served roles at his synagogue and Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Avi enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife Sarah and their children and playing recreational sports.

Jane Bodner - Lives in Bexley with her husband, Ilya, and their three daughters. She built her career specializing in strategy, operations, and organizational optimization, including over a decade at Limited Brands. Jane currently serves on the board of CJDS, where she has chaired the Sustainability and Development Committees. She previously served on the board of JewishColumbus, where she chaired Women’s Philanthropy, and is a member of the Jewish Federations of North America’s National Leadership Cabinet. She is passionate about advancing CJDS to meet the needs of the growing Jewish community and ensuring a sustainable foundation for future generations.

Marlene Brisk - A councilwoman for the city of New Albany and is a member of several city panels and boards. She works in the field of commercial real estate management as Senior Vice-President and Counsel at Schottenstein Property Group. She earned a BS degree with a finance major from The Ohio State University Fisher Business School and a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law. She and her late husband were founders of CJDS, and their oldest daughter was in the very first kindergarten class. Her three adult daughters and her son-in-law are her pride and joy!

Rivka Cohen - After living in New York for some time, Rivka returned to her Ohio roots with her husband and two children (future CJDS students!) a few years ago. She is an independently licensed social worker at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Rivka participated in the 4th Leadership JewishColumbus cohort and was a member of the CJDS Head of School Search Committee In 2023-2024 prior to joining the board.

Rabbi Hillel Skolnik, Chair Committee on Trustees - CJDS Parent, Rabbi S., was ordained at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in May, 2011. After serving as the rabbi of the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation for seven years, Rabbi Hillel and his family moved to Columbus in the summer of 2018 where he now serves as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel.

Sue Kagen Podell - From the Washington, D.C. area, Sue holds degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Communications from the University of Maryland and Boston University. A Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), she founded SKP Inc., a private practice focused on diabetes and eating disorders. Sue has served in leadership roles within Jewish communities in Chicago and Columbus, including as a trustee for JewishColumbus and Columbus Jewish Day School. She lives in Gahanna, OH, with her husband Michael and their yellow lab, Beanie Baby.

Ofra Greenshtein - Born and raised in Israel and South America, speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Hebrew. She moved to the U.S. in 2008 to work with L Brands and has 27 years of experience as a global supply chain executive. After serving in the Israeli Air Force, she built expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiations, and organizational change.

Married with three children, Ofra remains deeply connected to Israel, volunteering with the Jewish community and co-founding Bracelets for Israel to support Kfar Aza. Now a consultant for overseas vendors and U.S. brand founders, she frequently travels to Israel to assist her mother.

Tobi Gold, Lifetime Non-Voting Board Member