Regional Executive Board 2023-2024
President- Mitchell Smith
Executive Vice President- Leo Holcomb
Israel Affairs Vice President- Yoni Zacks
Religion/ Education Vice President- Ellie Glickman
Social Action/ Tikun Olam Vice President- Sarah Rappaport
Membership/Kadima Vice President - Nina McNay
Communications Vice President - Samara Landy
Executive Vice President- Leo Holcomb
Israel Affairs Vice President- Yoni Zacks
Religion/ Education Vice President- Ellie Glickman
Social Action/ Tikun Olam Vice President- Sarah Rappaport
Membership/Kadima Vice President - Nina McNay
Communications Vice President - Samara Landy
meet the regional executive board
Mitchell SmithRegional president |
Hey Emtza! I am your President Mitchell Smith. I am currently a senior at Parkway Central High School in St. Louis. I served as the BAUSY Mem/kad from 2021-2022 and the Emtza regional Mem/kad last year. I ran for President this year because I want to continue on with the great conventions we’ve had through the last two years and to work on growing smaller chapters. I also want to work on engaging the region in programs in between conventions. My favorite part of USY is seeing all my friends from different cities. When I am not at USY, I’m probably playing tennis or soccer. I am so excited for a great year!
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Leo Holcomb
regional executive vice president Hey USYers! My name is Leo Holcomb, and I am your Emtza Executive VP for the 2023-24 year! I am currently a senior at Washburn High School in Minneapolis, MN, and a member of AJUSY. I was SATO for AJUSY in 2021 and your Regional SATO last year! I am so excited to work with all of you this year and make new friends while finding a deep connection to Judaism. Outside of USY, I am involved in a lot of clubs/sports, and I am an IB Diploma Candidate! I am so beyond happy to start this year!! |
Yoni Zacksregional israel affairs vice presidentHi Emtza! My name is Yoni Zacks, and I am honored to be your 2023-24 Israel Affairs Vice President! I live in Plymouth, Minnesota, and am a junior at The Blake School. I have been attending regional conventions since I was less than a year old, and recently attended my first international event. I have been on the AJUSY board for two years, first as freshman rep and then as Rel/Ed last year. I can’t wait to share my passion for Israel with all of you! Outside of USY, I am an editor for my school newspaper, president of the Political Roundtable club, one of my school’s thespian officers, and on the tennis team. I am so excited for this year, and I can’t wait to see you soon!
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Ellie Glickmanregional religion education vice presidentHi! My name is Ellie Glickman, and I am so excited to be your Religion Education Vice President this year. I am a senior at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in Overland Park, Kansas, and a proud member of KCUSY! I have been involved in USY since my first convention in seventh grade and have loved being part of the Emtza community all these years. Outside of USY, I am also active in my school’s newspaper and mental wellness board. I hope that as Rel/Ed, I can work with Emtzanicks from all over the region to help make Emtza as vibrant and ruach-filled as we can! I’m so excited to spread more Emtza love in 5784!
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Sarah Rappaportregional social action tikun olam vice presidentHey Emtza! My name is Sarah Rappaport, and I’m super excited to be your Social Action Tikkun Olam Vice president this year! I’m currently a senior at St. Louis Park High School in MN and a proud member of BERUSY. I served as their SATO representative during the 22-23 school year. My favorite part of USY is connecting with so many other Jewish teens from the Midwest and exploring what it means to be Jewish together! Outside of USY, I’m a competitive dancer who loves to spend time with my friends and family! I’m so excited for this year!!
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Nina MaNayregional membership kadima vice presidentHey Emtza! My name is Nina McNay, and I am your regional Membership/Kadima Vice President this year! I am a junior at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and this is my first year on regional board. I have served on KCUSY chapter board for the past two years, as the Freshman Representative two years ago and MemKad last year. I am passionate about finding ways to get everyone involved and hope to continue fostering an inclusive and welcoming USY community as Regional MemKad this year. Outside of USY, I sing in my school’s Chamber Singers and Chorale, perform in theatre and dance, teach taekwondo, and serve on various leadership boards and committees with different organizations. I look forward to planning some awesome conventions and meeting all of you!
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Samara Landyregional communications vice presidentHi Emtza! I’m Samara Landy, and I am so excited to be your 2023-24 Regional Communications Vice President! I am currently a senior at Clayton High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and I am also enrolled at St. Louis Community College as a dual enrollment student. Last year, I served as my chapter's Communications VP because I wanted to get my foot in the door at USY after having a rocky start with COVID. Since then, I have loved every second of it and hope to bring that joy to current and future Emtzanik! Outside of USY, you can catch me playing softball on my high school team, reading a good book, or hanging out with friends! I am so excited for this year. Hope to see you all soon!
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