About Maven

In March of 2020, as the pandemic took hold of our local communities and safer-at-home orders were issued, American Jewish University shifted the delivery of our adult education and community programming to digital formats. Dedicated to providing Jewish learning to our communities, AJU understood the importance of showcasing original content that was not only easily accessible, but also fostered a sense of connection amidst the isolation that many faced.

Meet the Maven Team

Profile image of speaker

Michelle Starkman,Vice President Communications

Profile image of speaker

Sherry Heyerly,Director of Office of Innovation Operations

Profile image of speaker

Aliza Klainman,Community Hebrew Program Director

Profile image of speaker

Natalie Gross,Communications Manager

Profile image of speaker

Alyssa Silva,Programming Manager

Maven In the Press