Board of Trustees

President - president@levshalomaz.org

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Jen Ruben grew up in Columbus Ohio and moved to Flagstaff in 2010 from Brooklyn, NY.  Jen is currently working as a family law attorney at Glazer, Hammond, & Ruben and loves her job.  She has no pets, but 2 kids who keep her very busy.  Jen has two favorite things about CLS: one, a Jewish community that supports both her son and her daughter; and two, ending a busy week at Shabbat services with friends singing familiar songs with ancient melodies. 

Secretary - secretary@levshalomaz.org

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Long time board member, past President and current Secretary, David Miggins grew up in New York City and has called Northern Arizona home since 2002.  He works for the business office of Northern Arizona Healthcare.  He has two kids, Maya and Ben, a tri-pawd dog named Joya, and is ​celebrating 30 years of marriage to his wife, Lisa.  His favorite thing about CLS is how the community comes together to help and support those in need or going through hard times or even to assure its members children are able to have special Jewish experiences.

Treasurer - treasurer@levshalomaz.org

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Tom Henderson is a native Texan, born in San Angelo and growing up in Waco.  He is a retired attorney, moving from Houston to Flagstaff in 2013.  He and wife Dorlee have two adult sons, one of whom has relocated to Flagstaff with his family including granddaughter Ivy.  They also recently brought home a rescue Chihuahua named Lola who is totally in charge of the house.  As a convert to Judaism, Tom finds that the intimate setting of the congregation adds to his growing knowledge of the religion and spiritual awareness.

Member at Large - board@levshalomaz.org

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Cassie Beaumont (they/she) grew up in South Carolina before spending some time in Idaho as a student and then transferring to NAU to work on their bachelors degree in Physics and Astrophysics, which they are on track to complete in 2025. They are currently working as a public program seasonal telescope operator at Lowell Observatory. Cassie has a Boston terrier mix named Toula, and she is their baby and their best friend. Cassie’s favorite thing about Congregation Lev Shalom is how welcoming and accepting they have been.

Member at Large - board@levshalomaz.org

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Judi was born in Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, then lived in the Bronx and Yonkers, NY until college graduation and  her marriage to  Bob in 1966.  See Bob's bio for family details.  In  2007 she retired as a reference librarian/Internet trainer/library administrator,  moved from Briarcliff Manor, NY to Flagstaff, and joined Heichal Baoranim.   Two aspects of CLS that excite her are its inclusivity and  Sisterhood membership in Women of Reform Judaism, where she  is Southwest Area Director and on the Pacific District Board.

Member at Large - board@levshalomaz.org

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Stacey Hamburg grew up in Stony Brook, New York. She current works as a nurse at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona. She has one perfect boy, Mason, one energetic huskie and one pretty great husband, Dan Prentice. We absolutely adore all that the CLS education program offers and so appreciate the community it has provided. 

Member at Large - board@levshalomaz.org

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Jamie Shadian grew up in San Diego, CA but her family’s culture was all New Yorker and Middle Eastern. Jamie is the COO of Lee Wybranski Art & Design that she helps run with her husband, Lee. She has two daughters, Sophie & Fiona, one golden-doodle named Rosie and two cats named Nash and Big. And yes, Big is Big! Jamie’s favorite thing about CLS is that it has given her a community which supports her and her family in all the good and bad times. CLS is truly a family that cares for one another and works to make this world a better place.