About Tessa Veksler

A 2024 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Veksler served as student body president during a period of intense pressure on Jewish students following the attacks of October 7, 2023. Veksler’s story is featured in the documentary October 8. She has since become a prominent international voice for Jewish pride, leadership, and the fight against antisemitism, earning recognitions that include invitations to the White House, United Nations, Stand with Us, Birthright, as well as UCSB’s University Service Award. Today, she lives in New York City, working in public relations while continuing to share her message of strength and resilience.

Annual Campaign Chairs 

Darlynn & Tom Fellman • Louri Sullivan & Rod Kestel • Rachel Sullivan • Josh Sullivan • Samantha Sullivan • Tommy Sullivan

Annual Campaign Cabinet

Major Gift Chairs David Gilinsky • Sharon Kirshenbaum • Nancy Schlessinger • Michael Siegel • Jerry Slusky Lion Conference Chairs Jan Goldstein • Dana Erman Kaufman • Stacey Rockman Chazak Chairs Bruce Friedlander • Steve Levinger • Brian Nogg Pomegranate Chairs Vicki Klein • Pam Monsky • Jaime Nogg Chaverim Chairs Mike Abramson • Richard Zacharia Pearl Society Chairs Ally Freeman • Traci Kugler • Andee Scioli • Terri Zacharia Ben Gurion Society Chairs Carrie & Cory Epstein • Shiri & David Phillips Ambassador Circle Chairs Tippi Denenberg • Alyssa Kirshenbaum • Lissy & Justin Spooner • Sonia & Alan Tipp



Community Campaign Kickoff Table Hosts

Sarah Abrahamson & Yosef Seigel • Sheri & Mike Abramson • Stacey & Brett Atlas • Carol & Steven Bloch • Pam Bloch & Mike Coyle • Shane Cohn • Ali Coyle & Kyle Szeliga • Tippi & Dr. Steven Denenberg • Penny Endelman • Laurie & Jason Epstein • Carrie & Cory Epstein • Pam & Ron Feldman • Darlynn & Tom Fellman • Katherine Finnegan & David Gilinsky • Ally Freeman & Geoff Silverstein • Don Gerber • Jordana & Jim Glazer • Jennifer & John Glazer • Jan Goldstein • Danielle & Jeff Gordman • The Kaufman Family • Sharon & Jeff Kirshenbaum • Mark Martin • Stacie & Jason Metz • Deenie & Larry Meyerson • Jamie & Troy Meyerson • Jenny & Scott Meyerson • Shiri & David Phillips • Stacey & Jonathan Rockman • Nancy & Dr. Joel Schlessinger • Heidi & Scott Schneiderman • Suzy & Norm Sheldon • Andrea & Michael Siegel • Josh Sullivan • Sam Sullivan & Spencer Gallner • Louri Sullivan & Rod Kestel • Sonia & Alan Tipp