Gila Hadani

Gila Hadani currently serves as the Director of Leadership Development, Director of Lay Resources, and Director of the Congregational Network - East at the Union for Reform Judaism since July 2013. Previous roles include Director of Lifelong Learning at Temple Beth Sholom from 2002 to June 2014 and various positions at USCJ from 1992 to 2002, including Assistant Director and Regional Director of Youth Activities. Gila's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, along with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Florida. Gila also participated in online learning focused on mentoring Jewish educators and has a history of active involvement in youth programs through Hanegev USY during early years.