 Lori Berman is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. She has both a
bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lori has over 30 years of experience as a social worker in Arizona. She has worked with hospice programs, mental health programs, private practice, non- profit behavioral health agencies and in the medical social work field. For 28 years, Lori has volunteered countless hours with the Phoenix Fire Department as a Crisis Counselor, helping both staff and civilians as they try to understand grief and heal from traumatic experiences. Lori is currently on the Executive Board of the Paradise Valley Unified School District United Parents Council. She also volunteers at her daughter’s school in the PTO. She works as a Social Worker for Adobe Care and Wellness. Mrs. Berman volunteered with Swift Youth Foundation when she was a teenager (it was called Mitzvah Corp at the time), and she has been on the Board of Directors for over four years. Lori serves as the Board President. Mrs. Berman resides in Scottsdale with her two daughters, husband, and dogs.  Samantha Lieberman, DVM is a veterinarian originally from NJ. She earned a BS in Animal Science and Science Education from Rutgers University, then graduated from Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She has worked with many different types of animals in her career, including many exotic and wildlife species worldwide. Her current position focuses on educating the next generation of veterinary technicians through lectures and surgical labs at Pima Medical Institute in Phoenix.
When not at work, Samantha spends time reading in her sunny backyard with her two dogs. She also loves traveling, brunching, and exploring local markets. Samantha is very involved with the Women's Leadership Institute, a Jewish organization focused on developing strong and impactful women, having served as both a mentee and a mentor since 2021. She recently joined the Swift Youth Foundation Board of Directors in 2024 as a way to further support the community.  Lori Miller is a Michigan native and has resided in Phoenix since 2010. Lori graduated from The University of Illinois College of Law and practiced law in Chicago for almost a decade. She and her family lived in Milwaukee, Tampa and now Phoenix, where she has been active the Jewish community. She was previously an active board member of the American Diabetes Association both in Tampa and Phoenix for many years. Since 2010, she has dedicated her time to leading initiatives for the Phoenix Jewish Community. She previously served on the Jewish Federation's Woman's Philanthropy Board and currently serves on the Jewish National Fund Desert States Board of Directors. She is also dedicated to Alexander Muss High School in Israel and has served on their Board of Directors since 2019. Lori began volunteering with Swift Youth Foundation over 10 years ago when her eldest child started high school. Lori signed up to volunteer at the carnival and has been volunteering with Swift ever since. In 2019 Lori formally launched her second career as a college consultant.
 With a BFA Cum Laude in Acting/Theatre Management from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Don built a successful career in hospitality sales and marketing and management as a customer-focused professional, excelling in client acquisition, retention, and service. His expertise lies in maximizing revenue through consultative sales, relationship management, collaboration, and process improvement skills.
Now retired from a 40-year career, he demonstrated a strong ability for increasing customer acquisition and revenue for over 25 hospitality businesses worldwide, including hotels, resorts, catering facilities, real estate/hospitality projects, and staffing. Originally from New York, Don has lived in Phoenix for 37 years, and has been active in Swift Youth Foundation for over 20 years, serving on Board of Directors for the past 8 years. Additionally, Don has been a past active member of Arizona Student Tuition Organization, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Valley Hotel & Resort Association. Don has been married to his wife Marsha for 41 years and has two children: a daughter living in Chandler and a son in Tucson.  Kim Hill, CPA/PMP is a Strategic and Operational CFO with 25+ years of a diverse mixture of industry experience in start-ups, mid-size and Fortune 100 companies. Passionate about entrepreneurial and growth-oriented companies which are VC/PE backed. Significant experience in strategy, finance, operations, debt management, mergers & acquisitions, integrations, and organizational development. Drives positive engagement both cross-functionally as well as with the Board of Directors and investors. Builds high performing teams of A players throughout the finance, accounting, treasury, compliance, legal, HR, and IT functions. Provides financial analysis and transparent communication to develop, execute, and operationalize long-term strategic plans. Implements systems and collaborates on efficient processes to scale growth. Leads with high expectations blended with high EQ to deliver results.
Industry sectors of expertise: Healthcare, Technology/SAAS, Manufacturing, Professional/B2B Services. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-hill-cpa-pmp-4532754 |
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