AZA and BBG Teen Leadership

Every year over Presidents’ Day Weekend, BBYO holds its International Convention. At this convention, participants elect a new International Executive Board. The “I-Board” helps chart the organization’s vision for the coming year, and provides leadership and support to teen leaders in local communities throughout the BBYO system. They work to strengthen regions and chapters by enhancing the Judaic, social, educational, and community service programming throughout the system.

Boards are elected to the same positions for both AZA and BBG, with male and female counterparts working together to fulfill their responsibilities.

Pictured below are the teens elected to serve as the 2008-2009 International Executive Boards.

International Presidents

The International Presidents defer their first year of college to spend the year traveling from community to community to consult with teen leaders and staff and meet with community partners. The International Presidents also oversee the work of the rest of the International Executive Board.

Grand Aleph Godol Evan Herron Cherry Hill, NJ

International N'siah Lauren Shenfeld Los Angeles, CA

International Vice Presidents - Programming

The International Vice Presidents of Programming work from their hometowns as resources, advisors, and sounding boards for their counterparts across the system. They specifically focus on enhancing program quality and improving the program-planning process. The International Vice Presidents of Programming also coordinate BBYO’s International Convention each year.

Grand Aleph S'gan Joel Feinberg Atlanta, GA

International S'ganit Gabbi Baker Columbia, SC

International Vice Presidents - Membership

The International Vice Presidents of Membership work from their hometowns as resources, advisors, and sounding boards for their counterparts across the system. They specifically focus on developing and sharing recruitment and retention strategies for membership initiatives throughout BBYO. The Vice Presidents of Membership also oversee coordinator selection, and themselves coordinate a session of BBYO’s Chapter Leadership Training Conference every summer.

Grand Aleph Moreh Jake Duboff Cherry Hill, NJ

International Morah Caroline Canning Coral Gables, FL

International Secretaries

The International Secretaries work from their hometowns as resources, advisors, and sounding boards for their counterparts across the system. They specifically focus on developing and sharing communication and fundraising strategies throughout the system. The International Secretaries also coordinate BBYO’s annual International Leadership Training Conference during the summer.

Grand Aleph Mazkir Sam Dragul Cherry Hills Village, CO

International Mazkirah Morgan Finkelstein Sarasota, FL

International Vice Presidents – Jewish Heritage

The International Vice Presidents of Jewish Heritage work from their hometowns as resources, advisors, and sounding boards for their counterparts across the system. They specifically focus on enhancing the the Judaic content in programs in every community. They oversee initiatives that highlight Jewish values and themes. The International Vice Presidents of Jewish Heritage also coordinate Kallah, BBYO’s summer experience for Jewish learning, spirituality, and self-discovery.

Grand Aleph Shaliach Mike Rosenberg Silver Spring, MD

International Sh'licha Taylor Kent Matthews, NC