Young Women’s Impact Network: PHILADELPHIA

Karen is currently a Program Manager at the Women's Resource Center, located in Wayne, PA. She is passionate about promoting gender equity and women’s rights through an intersectional lens. Karen earned a Master of Human Rights from the University of Minnesota and completed her BA at the University of Delaware. In her free time, she enjoys rooting for the Eagles and exploring nature trails.

Jenna Ferman currently serves as the Assistant Director at Penn Hillel. Originally from Abington, PA, Jenna holds a Masters in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), and earned her Bachelors degrees from Columbia University/JTS in English Literature and Hebrew Bible. Following college graduation, Jenna spent a year in Israel with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows before beginning her career with Hillel. In addition to all things Judaism and Israel related, Jenna enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, reading, traveling, and long walks/dog park visits with her sweet rescue pup, Layla.

Talia Gudelsky Goodman, a Maryland native and University of Maryland alumna, made Philadelphia her home in 2016. She and her husband happily reside in the Passyunk neighborhood. Talia’s professional journey includes a tenure as a Senior Visual Designer at Hero Digital, crafting custom websites for diverse Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, finance, technology, and utility industries. Today, Talia thrives as an in-house Lead UX Designer at Sephora. Beyond her remote work, Talia passionately enjoys antique shops, thrifting, serene park outings, reading romantic novels, and indulging in weekends filled with trying new restaurants, exploring local art galleries, and Italian market adventures.

Jenny Oswald is a project manager with Placemakr, a hospitality living start-up. Prior to working at Placemakr, Jenny worked for 6 years with BBYO as a regional director. She received her degree in Business Administration with a minor in Jewish Studies from Muhlenberg College, and recently obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Born and raised in the Philly suburbs, Jenny currently resides along the river in Conshohocken. In her free time, she enjoys a good book, a workout class, playing with her nephews and is always planning her next trip.

Jen is a Professional Development Specialist at a management consulting firm. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Academic Advisor at The George Washington university. She received her degree in Sociology, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies from Case Western Reserve University, and her M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Iowa State University. Jen was born and raised in the Philly suburbs and resides in Penn Valley. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, going to barre, and spending time with her family and cats.

Sara Schmuckler is a PA Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in Voice Therapy and Vocal Wellness Training in the Greater Philadelphia area. She owns and operates her own private practice called On Your Voice LLC providing both virtual and in-person services to the Montgomery County area. Sara also works part time at Jefferson University Hospital Rehabilitation in Center City Philadelphia. She earned her Masters in Speech/Language and Communication from Towson University in MD and her Bachelors in Theater from Temple University. She is passionate about vocal health and wellness; helping people to find and maintain the voice that best represents who they are as individuals and/or professionals across the gender+, age and ability spectrums. Sara remains active in the theater community as a choreographer and performer. Originally from Havertown, PA, She now resides in Elkins Park, PA with her husband, two kids and giant fur baby, Rosie, the English Labrador.

Avigail Schneiman is the Manager of Student Relationships at Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Avigail is a Philly native and dedicated to building community within Philly. When not talking about identity, Avigail loves talking about Grey’s Anatomy and the Philly food scene.

Rachel Yakobashvili is currently serving as the Quality Control & Training Manager at Friendship Place (a homelessness services provider), in addition to serving as the Director of Programs & Partnerships at Dinah (a Jewish domestic violence organization). She previously worked and volunteered with numerous nonprofits and task forces, including the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jewish Relief Agency, Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, JEVS Human Services, GW Hillel Young Alumni Council, and the JFNA Jewish Changemakers. Rachel grew up in Northeast Philadelphia with her parents who immigrated from the Republic of Georgia and Moldova after the fall of the Soviet Union. Rachel received her Master of Public Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and Bachelor in International Affairs from George Washington University. In her down time, Rachel likes to cook, take care of her plants, and plan and execute travel itineraries.