Anna is an educator, writer, and community builder based in Brooklyn, where she serves as Director of Family Engagement and Partnerships at JCC Brooklyn. With more than a decade of experience working with families and educational institutions, Anna specializes in strengthening relationships between parents, schools, and community organizations. Her work focuses on building vibrant, connected communities by creating meaningful opportunities for families to gather, learn, and participate in Jewish life together.

At JCC Brooklyn, Anna plays a key role in cultivating parent leadership and identifying future board members who are deeply invested in the organization’s mission. Through thoughtful outreach, creative programming, and personal relationship-building, she helps develop strong networks of engaged families who contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of the institution. A passionate storyteller and writer, Anna believes that community is built through shared stories and experiences. She often integrates storytelling into her programs and communications, inviting families to share traditions, memories, recipes, and personal narratives that deepen connections across generations. Anna is also a strong advocate for creativity in education and community life. She brings imaginative approaches to her work, designing programs and events that inspire curiosity, belonging, and joy for both children and parents.

She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, their three children, and her mother, and continues to draw inspiration from the everyday stories and experiences of family life that shape the communities she serves.