Daniel Zeltser

Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Zeltser’s journey with JCC Brooklyn/Kings Bay Y began over 20 years ago when he first stepped in as a dedicated volunteer. Since then, he has become a cornerstone of…

Andrew Brodsky

Chief Financial Officer

Andrew Brodsky, Chief Financial Officer of Kings Bay Y/JCC Brooklyn, has held several key Controller/Financial management positions within private and non-for-profit entities during his 20+ year career. Most of his…

Paula Batist

Accounting Associate

Paula Batist has been with us since 2013. She started her Kings Bay Y career with our administrative team but has branched her talents to our accounting team as an…

Faina Fishman

Accountant

Faina Fishman became an Accountant with us in 2021. We are fortunate to add her to our team after her six years with the Jewish Federation of North America. Faina…

Daniel Rozenfeld

HR Manager

Daniel Rozenfeld is the Human Resources Manager at Kings Bay Y. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and Leadership and a…

Julie Krivolapova

Human Resources Administrative Aide

Julie joined Kings Bay Y in October 2023 as a Human Resources Administrative Aide. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources…

Dega Marku

Youth Program Coordinator

Dega Marku recently became a part of the Kings Bay Y family as a Youth Program Coordinator. With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and five years of experience as…

Samantha Kalwa

DYCD Coordinator/Assistant Camp Director

As Operations Coordinator, Samantha Kalwa is one of our main team players in planning our awesome camp trips and activities. She has been with the Kings Bay Y since 2018,…

Pura Stridiron

Annex Site Supervisor

Pura Stridiron has been with us since 2005. She has grown from being a UPK assistant teacher to our  Annex Site Supervisor. Pura is very dedicated to the families and…

Kaitlyn McCord

Special Needs Consultant

Kaitlyn McCord has been with the Kings Bay Y for over nine years and has worked in several of our departments, ranging from summer camp to after-school to our Sunday…

Bogdan Zsholobchuk

Office Manager

Bogdan Zsholobchuk joined the Kings Bay Y team as office manager in November of 2023. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from City University of New York Baruch College as a…

Sabrina Celiku

Customer Service Experience Center Representative

Sabrina joined the team as a Customer Service Experience Center Representative in October 2023, bringing a wealth of customer service expertise and a commitment to excellence. She handles a wide…

Aneysa Calero

Customer Service Experience Center Representative

Aneysa Calero has been one of our Customer Service Representatives since 2021! She handles our social media postings, maintains customer inquiries and main office interactions with our members. She currently…

Cameron Michael

Customer Service Experience Center Representative

Cameron Michael began his journey with Kings Bay Y as a counselor in July 2022. Since then, he has held various positions, such as Site Supervisor and Assistant Division Leader,…

Michelle Klig

Customer Service Experience Center Representative

Michelle Klig started working with the Kings Bay Y in 2022 as a Customer Service Representative! She handles the main office inquiries and all interactions with our members. She currently…

Iryna Maksymchuk

Client Relations Associate

Iryna joined the team as a Client Relations Associate in March 2025. She handles the main office inquiries and all interactions with our members. She came from Ukraine a couple…

Mitchel Nikols

Customer Service Experience Center Representative

Mitchel Nikols joined the Kings Bay Y team in June of 2023. He is currently one of our Customer Service Representatives. He is currently studying to receive a Bachelor’s degree…

Veronica Elovaia

Client Relations Associate

Veronica recently joined the Kings Bay Y family.  She is studying hospitality management but will be switching her studies towards Radiology. She hopes to complete her my career in Radiology…

Neta Horesch-Bar

Preschool Administrative Assistant

Neta comes from a background of robust experience working with children in Jewish communities. Prior to working as assistant coordinator to the Kings Bay Y Preschool program, she spearheaded community outreach and…

Hanan Abouelenein

Assistant Teacher

Hanan was born and raised in Egypt and has been part of the Kings Bay Y family since 2022. She has 3 wonderful kids,  one of whom is enrolled in…

Emily Dulka

Pre-K Teacher

Emily Dulka grew up in Brooklyn and attended P.S. 52 in Sheepshead Bay. Her family moved to Long Island while she was in high school, but she couldn’t stay away…

Genesis Vargas

Assistant Teacher

Genesis Vargas holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.  She has worked in the field for over 15 years and at the Kings Bay Y for 7 years.  I…

Donna Gatto

Preschool Teacher

Donna Gatto has been a Kings Bay Y preschool teacher since 2003. She loves being challenged daily and strives to make each year an amazing experience for the children and…

Shari Eisenstadt

Assistant Teacher

Shari Eisenstadt has been an assistant teacher with our Preschool since 1999. She considers our community center to be her second home since was a member of our teen group…

Aleksandra Mayman

Aleksandra Mayman has been part of our Senior Social Day Care group for Russian speakers since 2015. She is dedicated to the team and participants. We could not imagine this program…

Raya Korbin

Raya Korbin has been part of our Senior Social Day Care group for Russian speakers since 2012. She is dedicated to the team and participants. We could not imagine this…

Liana Meleshkin

Liana Meleshkin has been our social worker for our Senior Social Day Care group for Russian speakers since 2017. She is dedicated to the team and participants.  

Milla Vance

Recreation and Admin Support Team

Milla Vance brings energy, dedication, and a passion for helping others to her role at our SADC. She plays a key part in planning and supporting recreational activities that promote engagement and…

Jenny Su

Jenny Su has been part of our Senior Social Day Group and a Parent Liasion with our afterschool program located at PS206 since 2008. She is truly an asset to both of…

Ping Li

Ping Li has been part of our Senior Social Day Care group for Chinese speakers since 2019. She is dedicated to the team and participants.