Our Team

With more than 20 years of marketing communications experience, Gail is a strategic and creative mission-driven marketer with a demonstrated history of successful campaign project management across multiple industries. Gail’s sound judgment and expertise in advertising, creative design, event marketing, brand development, and content creation position her perfectly to develop and lead Club Z’s Marketing Department. Previously, Gail has served as the Director of Marketing for UJF of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, the Marketing Director for Viacom – MTV Networks, and owned her own Marcom consulting firm. Her clients spanned the education, hospitality and business worlds and included the US Israel Business Council, among many others. Gail earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Colgate University and her Master’s Degree from Columbia University. Gail is a lifelong Zionist who considers her role at Club Z as the fulfillment of her career dreams.

Born and raised in Chicago, Tahli is a proud Zionist with over 10 years of experience in Jewish nonprofits, both in the U.S. and Israel. Her expertise includes storytelling, experiential Israel education, strategic partnerships and public relations. After graduating with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois, Tahli joined StandWithUs’ inaugural High School Department, managing all Israel education programs on the East Coast. In August 2015, she made Aliyah to fulfill her dream of living in Israel and continued to work in a wide range of roles within the educational nonprofit sector. After six years in Israel, Tahli returned to the U.S. as the Director of Hillel at San Diego State University. She is now excited to return to her roots, helping teens develop their Jewish identity and connection to Israel through Club Z.

Batsheva is a published author, educational consultant, podcast host and producer, and sought-after speaker who brings more than 25 years of experience in innovative education to Club Z. Batsheva founded New Lens Ed., where she created and developed a methodology used by educators nationally and internationally to promote critical thinking and analytical skills. She hosted and produced the “Overthrowing Education” podcast for the past four years, interviewing expert guests on better pedagogy and solutions to systemic issues in education.

Batsheva also served as the Dean of Faculty for Arete Preparatory Academy and has taught at Shalhevet High School, Milken Community Day School and Valley Torah Girls High School, all in Los Angeles, as well as at Bruriah High School in New Jersey and Rodeph Sholom in NYC.

She is the author of The Jewish Educator’s Companion: Practical Tools and Inspirational Ideas, as well as several essays and articles that have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. Batsheva received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and her Master of Arts in Teaching from American Jewish University.

Daniella originally comes from London, UK. Her passion and love for Israel began at a very young age when she would take trips to the holy land. Daniella has moved into the Human Resources space after spending 10+ years in young professional outreach in Manhattan, where she hopes to continue to be effective in ensuring a positive, fun and energizing work environment for Club Z employees. Daniella’s experience in the non-profit industry combined with strong work ethic and drive to success will promote Club Z to further grow its operations department. Daniella’s favorite Jewish holiday is Passover and she loves hosting Shabbat dinners! Daniella dreams to one day be the most famous kosher food critic in the world! Her Zionist hero is Eli Beer who founded United Hatzalah, his commitment to saving lives of the Jewish people is incredible!

Eugene has nearly 20 years of nonprofit accounting experience, most recently as the Supervising Accountant Analyst at Community Health Action of Staten Island. He previously worked in Jewish community accounting at the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island. Eugene is originally from Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Having experienced antisemitism firsthand growing up in Ukraine, Eugene is grateful to put his skills to work for Club Z and supporting Jews in the United States and Israel. His Zionist hero is Golda Meir.

Ryan brings his passion for creating compelling communications and marketing messaging to his role as Social Media Manager. A proud Zionist, Ryan has coordinated operations and communications for a grassroots organization of Jewish activists and allies, created research-backed Israel and Jewish online content for Jewish activists, and facilitated and moderated online discussions that promote cross-cultural dialogue on Zionism and Jewish allyship. Ryan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a minor in Jewish Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. His Zionist hero is Ze’ev Jabotinsky, who dedicated his life to sharing the urgency and need for a Jewish state and inspired many to move to Israel.

Ella is originally from Moldova in the former Soviet Union. She has more than 30 years of experience in customer service and management and received multiple awards for her achievements in those fields. Ella also brings over 10 years of diverse experience in financial accounting and budgeting to her role. Inher free time, she is a proficient jewelry maker and often takes the opportunity to teach Club Z teens her craft! Ella is honored to help to raise the next generation of proud Zionists who share the past, present, and future of the Jewish people.

Alexandra has held a number of development roles with Jewish nonprofits and has experience in donor relations, fundraising campaigns, event planning, operations and marketing. Most recently, she served as Development Associate for JARC Florida and, prior to that, was an Operations and Development Intern with the University of Florida Hillel. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Family, Youth and Community Services from the University of Florida. Alexandra recently relocated to New York City and is excited to make an impact within Club Z to support the future generation of Zionists.

Sonja brings more than eight years of experience as an assistant in educational and business settings to her role at Club Z. She possesses a wealth of collaborative skills and has a strong project management and creative background. Sonja lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and three children. Her hobbies include martial arts (she’s a second-degree black belt!), tennis, kayaking and fishing. Sonja takes great joy in watching Club Z teens influence their communities as outspoken, empowered Zionist warriors.