One of my fellow CEOs at a Jewish Family and Children’s Service in another state shared with me the various diversity and inclusion practices her agency was embarking upon in their effort to create an environment that was increasingly welcoming to staff, clients, volunteers, and other stakeholder[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I am a retired physician, a pediatric pulmonologist, who most recently worked at the University of Minnesota from 2014–2022. I originally grew up in Wisconsin. I am married and have two grown children. What motivated you to begin volunteer[...]
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education & Addiction and Recovery Services We are pleased to announce the newly designed JFCS Addiction and Recovery Services program. The name change and program redesign demonstrates our commitment to serving the community with mea[...]