Niki joined the Park Avenue Synagogue educational team in July 2018 as Director of Youth Programming and Engagement. Previously, Niki worked at UJA-Federation of New York in the Center for Youth Philanthropy, running the middle school and high school programs. Niki graduated from New York University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a double minor in social work and child & adolescent mental health studies.
Niki is passionate about the next generation of the Jewish people, dedicating her professional and personal time to connecting young adults and teens with Judaism and Israel. She attended both Jewish summer camp (Camp Modin) and Jewish day school (Solomon Schechter School of Westchester), and remains actively involved with the school. Niki lived in Israel during both high school and college, and is a committed Zionist. She is also a Birthright Fellow and has led four Birthright trips to Israel. During her free time, Niki loves to play soccer, run with her dogs, travel the world, and spend time with her family.