Ella Armoza

Communications Intern

Ella Armoza is a fourth-year Design student at UC Davis. She was born in Israel and raised in Marin County. Hillel immediately became a safe space for her as a junior transfer. Her hobbies include painting, traveling, crafting, thrifting, and playing volleyball. She’s excited to work with the other interns to build community at Hillel!

Shana Cohen

Tzedek-Social Justice Intern

Shana Cohen is a fourth year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavioral science major at UC Davis. She grew up in San Francisco, California and is so excited to be a Hillel Intern this year! In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Shana looks forward to engaging Hillel students in meaningful community service and fostering a strong sense of community!

Naomi cohen

Israel Engagement Intern

Naomi Cohen is a third-year Data Science student at UC Davis. She was born in Israel and raised in Georgia and California. She connected to Hillel quickly as a freshman and is excited to contribute to this wonderful community. Her hobbies include baking, journaling, crafting, going to the gym, and playing piano. She can’t wait to connect with everyone and work closely with other interns to plan engaging events!

Stella dentan-Leitner

Sac State Engagement Intern

Stella Dentan-Leitner is a second year Art History major at Sac State. She is minoring in nonprofit management and attempting a certificate in curatorial studies. Her hobbies include reading, learning new things, arts and crafts, and going for walks. Stella plans to make the most of this school year by getting more Sac State students involved in Jewish community and Hillel through the Jewish Life and Resource Center.

Joshua Fisher

Shabbat and Holidays Intern

Joshua’s bio is coming soon!

Alex Makeev

Campus Engagement Intern

Alex Makeev is a second-year Biosystems Engineering major at UC Davis. Hillel offered a great space for studying, socializing, and practicing piano last year, and he is excited to now be a part of this welcoming community. In his free time, Alex likes playing music, eating food, and then exercising to cancel out the second hobbie. He is looking forward to meeting everyone, taking them on coffee chats, and can't wait to work on some community-building programs!

Maya Samipur

Development and Fundraising Intern

Maya Samipur is a second-year Political Science–Public Service student at UC Davis. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, and became involved with Hillel during her first year. In her free time, she enjoys soccer, hiking, arts and crafts, and journaling. Maya is excited to return as an active member of the Jewish community and looks forward to exploring opportunities in nonprofit work and fundraising.