mike@hillelofbuffalo.org

Dr. Mike Steklof is the Executive Director of Hillel of Buffalo, where he fosters an inclusive Jewish community for college students. Passionate about pluralism and student leadership, he joined as Interim Campus Director in April 2024. Previously, he was Senior Director at LiNK Jewish Buffalo, when he enhanced community engagement. Mike holds a Doctorate in Jewish Education and is a board member of many local Jewish organizations. In his free time, he enjoys long-distance running, cooking, and swimming.

zack@hillelofbuffalo.org

Zack, a proud UB alum, moved to New York City after graduation to work as a music educator with Tkiya, bringing Jewish experiences to various community spaces. He returned to Buffalo in 2019, serving as a program coordinator, song leader, and cantorial soloist at local synagogues. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s in Jewish Professional Studies at the Spertus Institute, focusing on community leadership and organizational development. In his free time, Zack enjoys biking, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his girlfriend Sarah and their cats, Freddie and Lana.

israelfellow@hillelofbuffalo.org

Growing up in Israel, Levi developed a deep appreciation for connecting Israeli and North American Jewish communities. As a Bronfman Fellow in high school, he experienced the power of meaningful dialogue and shared learning across diverse backgrounds. Levi formerly worked as a Fullstack Developer at Datamint and brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to building community. Passionate about fitness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships, he enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and creating spaces where students feel heard, valued, and understood.

springboard@hillelofbuffalo.org

A Buffalo native, Stephanie transferred to the University at Buffalo during her sophomore year and quickly found community and lifelong friendships through Hillel, inspiring her passion for helping Jewish students connect, grow, and feel at home. A recent UB graduate with a degree in Business Administration and minors in Marketing and Psychology, she brings creativity, energy, and marketing experience to her role as a Springboard Fellow. Stephanie enjoys Shabbat with friends, swimming, puppy yoga, and the outdoors in every season.

Based in New Jersey, Lisa supports Hillel of Buffalo, UMass Amherst Hillel, and Hillel at Virginia Tech in their fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. She works closely with each campus team to share the impact of Hillel’s work and help ensure the long-term sustainability of Jewish life on campus. Before joining Hillel, Lisa held marketing roles at several national Jewish nonprofit organizations and founded a chronic pain recovery coaching practice inspired by her own personal journey. When she’s not at work, Lisa enjoys biking, traveling and spending time with her family. 

Rabbi Shlomo grew up in the Jewish Renewal movement as it formed around his father, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. After playing college football, he spent nine years studying in Israeli yeshivas, trained in acupuncture and reflexology, and coached the Israeli National Football Team. He previously served as Associate Rabbi in Vancouver, BC, and as a Campus Rabbi in Champaign, Illinois. In Buffalo, in addition to his work at Hillel, he serves as the Rabbi of Kehillat Ohr Tzion and as a Jewish Educator for the Buffalo Jewish Federation. You can often find him in the JCC gym or playing Magic: The Gathering with students on campus.

Marcy Sikorski serves as the Bookkeeper for Hillel of Buffalo and the Assistant Director of Finance for the Buffalo Jewish Federation. She brings a strong background in financial management and data systems, supporting both organizations in maintaining accurate records, ensuring accountability, and strengthening long-term sustainability. She previously worked in a variety of finance and administrative roles and is known for her attention to detail and collaborative spirit. When she’s not balancing budgets or analyzing data, Marcy enjoys all things Disney and spending time with her family in Hamburg.