Wendy Greenspun is a clinical psychologist who has served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance- North America. She is on faculty at the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis, The Adelphi University Postgraduate Program in Couple Therapy, and the William Alanson White Couple Training Program. She has published articles and presented nationally and internationally on climate psychology, including at the 2022 UN Psychology Day, and provides trainings and courses for mental health professionals on ways to work with climate distress and grief. She also provides workshops on building emotional resilience in the climate crisis for community groups, climate activists, high school and university students, and trains facilitators of climate cafes. She is in private practice in New York City.

Rabbi Laura Bellows works to build climate-resilient, spiritually-rooted, justice-seeking communities centered in Jewish wisdom. She has served as a curriculum and ritual designer, outdoor experiential educator, program manager, artist, and facilitator in Jewish and inter-religious spaces. Laura studied Environmental Studies at Oberlin College and was ordained at Hebrew College, where she recently lead Prozdor and Teen Learning programs. She moonlights as a soferet (scribe) and freelance rabbi for couples and communities throughout the Boston area.

Liana oversees the Jewish Youth Climate Movement and Adamah on Campus, supporting an amazing team of educators and organizers who work with Jewish teens and college students to take action in their communities, and promote climate justice within institutions. She is pursuing a MPA in nonprofit management and public service from NYU.

Shaina Morrel is the Adamah on Campus Manager at Adamah, overseeing our newly launched college initiative, building a joyful and resilient generation of Jewish environmental leaders through education, action, and community building. Prior to working at Adamah, Shaina was the social justice Springboard fellow at Syracuse Hillel where she engaged students in Jewish justice education, community service, student wellness, and more. She is a graduate of The George Washington University and is originally from Massachusetts. Shaina is passionate about the Jewish college experience and is excited to work together in building a more sustainable and equitable future for all. 

Nick has worked in the field of adventure therapy and experiential education for the past twenty years. After working as a wilderness therapy field guide for several years, Nick earned masters degrees in both Social Work and Outdoor Education at the University of New Hampshire. Nick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Massachusetts and New Hampshire and is credentialed as a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist. Nick joined the BaMidbar team at its inception in January of 2018 as a Primary Therapist and has loved working at the intersection of adventure, personal growth, and Judaism since then. Nick has a playful approach to most things, and enjoys finding ways to keep therapy, learning, and socializing fun! Nick lives in Nottingham, NH with his family and enjoys adventures outdoors, making things with his hands, growing food in the garden, and playing with his dog, Summit.

Carly Coons leads The Blue Dove Foundation in curating and creating mental health resources that integrate Judaism and mental wellness into communities with intention. Before joining Blue Dove, Carly built a career in the Jewish community, focusing on youth and summer camp programming. Carly’s work is enriched by her education as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and a Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Jessie Schwartzman is a dynamic professional with a passion for fostering community engagement and youth development. A graduate of Florida State University with dual degrees in Communications and Family Child Science in 2019, Jessie has since immersed herself in the vibrant landscape of Jewish teen programming. At JumpSpark, Jessie plays a pivotal role in shaping the Atlanta Jewish teen ecosystem. Her responsibilities span curating innovative programming and cultivating leadership development to overseeing social media and communications initiatives, ensuring a rich and interconnected experience for the community she serves. Rooted in her love for community-building, Jessie’s journey extends beyond her professional role. A self-proclaimed “camp girl at heart,” she spent her summers at URJ Camp Coleman, where she developed a deep appreciation for the transformative power of communal experiences. Jessie brings this spirit and enthusiasm to her work, infusing creativity and a commitment to meaningful connections in everything she does.

Tricia Stern is a psychotherapist with specialization in working with children, adolescents, parents and families. Tricia directs The Network’s engagement on the BeWell initiative to meet the increasing mental health needs of youth, young adults and parents through intervention and prevention. She has served as a consultant to nonprofit and government agencies, including local and national Jewish organizations, to implement best practices for these populations. She is the founder and former Director of the Family PEACE Trauma Treatment Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital, an innovative program in New York City for traumatized children, adolescents and parents. Tricia served as Coordinator of the Child and Adolescent Services Department at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, NJ, where she initiated new treatment programs and expanded community partnerships and collaborations. Tricia received a dual masters degree in Social Work and Public Health from Columbia University and a certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from New York University and in Child Parent Psychotherapy through the University of California San Francisco.

Hi everyone! My name is Lili Stadler. I'm currently 20 years old and I am a Psychology major and Health and Medical Sciences minor at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. My senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to intern for Blue Dove and worked really hard to create a resource that I felt could help people after seeing first-hand the effects of COVID on my peers and my mental health. Throughout high school, I also was a part of the Strong Women Fellowship, a cohort run by Jumpspark, where we would discuss important topics such as women empowerment, voting and Judaism, along with some really cool guest speakers. I'm so excited to meet and talk with you soon!