EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Rachel (she/her) has been serving as the Executive Director of Hillel at Davis and Sacramento since 2019. Rachel earned her BA in Communication from UC Davis where she also served as a Hillel Koret Fellow, founded the Challah for Hunger chapter at UC Davis, and played Division I field hockey.

She began her professional career working for HealthCorps, a nonprofit committed to educating students on physical and mental health in Sacramento, and then returned to Davis to serve as Hillel’s program director. Most recently, Rachel worked as the Talent Acquisition Manager for the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), the largest educator-only pension fund in the world. In this role, she advised and coached leaders on all facets of outreach, recruitment, and selection strategies to support the organization's vision. Rachel lives in Woodland with her husband, Russell, her daughters (Daniella and Mia), and her dog, Kugel. In her free time, Rachel enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing ping pong.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Stacy (she/her) holds a Master of Education and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pepperdine University, as well as dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began her career as an elementary school teacher before taking time to raise her three daughters, Aviva, Shira, and Daniella.

From 2011 to 2025, Stacy served in a variety of leadership roles at Shalom School in Sacramento, including Accreditation Facilitator, Preschool and Pre-K Teacher, Admissions Coordinator, and Advancement Director. She led strategic initiatives in admissions, marketing, fundraising, and community engagement. Stacy joined the Hillel at Davis and Sacramento team in 2025.

Originally from Las Vegas and raised in Los Angeles, Stacy has called Sacramento home since 1998, where she lives with her husband, Robert. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, walking her dogs, Arlo and Tucker, and attending live concerts.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Jilian’s (she/her) connection to Hillel began as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, where Hillel helped shape her Jewish identity and sense of belonging. Jilian holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation from the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College. She also holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the UC Davis School of Education, a Certificate in College Admissions Counseling and Career Planning from UC Davis Extension, and a BA in Sociology with a minor in Education from UC Berkeley.

Jilian brings more than 20 years of experience in education, Jewish nonprofit leadership, advancement, and community engagement to her role. Most recently, she served as Head of School at Shalom School, Sacramento’s only community Jewish day school. Before serving as Head of School, Jilian was the Advancement Director, and across both roles she worked to strengthen the school’s advancement strategy, tripling annual fundraising in order to support a vibrant and sustainable future for the organization. Jilian has called the Davis-Sacramento region home for 22 years, with nearly 17 of those years in Davis.

ISRAEL FELLOW

Bar (she/her) was born and raised in Israel. At 21, she began working with children, including those with special needs, and volunteered at a rehabilitation center, where she discovered her passion for mental health. She went on to earn a degree in Social Work from Sapir College in Sderot. During her studies, Bar lived in a kibbutz student village, organized programs for older adults, participated in an organization advancing the social work profession in Israel, and led a variety of community initiatives. She also worked as a rehabilitative guide supporting individuals with mental health disorders.

As Hillel's Israel Fellow, Bar is passionate about strengthening connections between Israel and the Jewish community in the diaspora. She enjoys sharing her personal experiences, fostering meaningful conversations, and building lasting relationships with students.

SACRAMENTO ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Air (she/they) was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from UC San Diego in 2025 with a degree in Environmental Systems: Environmental Policy. During college, they were involved in multiple event planning boards that worked closely with the student affairs team of Seventh College at UC San Diego. They also are a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi: a Jewish sorority that showed her how to create a family on a large college campus. On top of that, Air also worked closely with the Hillel staff at Hillel of San Diego to plan Shabbat services and dinners.

As the Sacramento Engagement Associate, Air is passionate about creating a welcoming space for everyone at Hillel and is always open to getting know new faces in the building. Outside of work, they enjoy playing cozy video games, listening to music, and binge watching all the Marvel movies again.