Sarah Gipoor
Executive - Leading Our Jewish Future
- Role
- Executive Director at Beach Hillel
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Executive Director
Aug 2025 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
As Executive Director of Beach Hillel, I lead the strategic, operational, and cultural vision for Jewish student life at California State University, Long Beach and nearby campuses. Beach Hillel is a pluralistic, welcoming space where students explore Jewish identity, build community, and engage deeply with issues that matter—from spirituality and social justice to Israel and leadership.I oversee a dynamic team and guide every facet of the organization: fundraising and financial sustainability, student engagement, staff development, community partnerships, and university relations. I’m proud to cultivate strong relationships with students, donors, board members, faculty, and local Jewish institutions—all while championing a vibrant, inclusive future for Jewish life on campus.Key areas of focus include:• Vision-setting and strategic planning• Major gifts and donor stewardship• Staff hiring, coaching, and mentorship• Student-centered programming and leadership development• University and community advocacy• Nonprofit governance and board collaborationRooted in Jewish values and committed to pluralism, I’m honored to lead Beach Hillel into its next chapter of growth and impact.
Education
Tel Aviv University
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
2011 — 2011
American Jewish University
Bachelor of Arts
2009 — 2011
Pepperdine University School of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Program Development
- Management
- Staff Development
- Purchasing
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Education
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Volunteer Management
- Hiring
- Fundraising
- Policy
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Social Networking
- Leadership Development
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofits
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Powerpoint
- Event Management
- Research
- Teamwork
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