NATF Staff

Ilene Sussman, PhD - Executive Director, NATF

isussman@NATFonline.org
Ilene Sussman holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. She began her career in basic scientific research focusing on the underlying causes of biological disorders, later shifting her research skills to biotechnology.  Concurrent to her professional work, Dr. Sussman served as a lay leader in the non-profit community.  She realized that good business and management models could be beneficially transferred to the non-profit sector.  With the deep desire to have a more direct impact on changing people’s lives, in 2000 Dr. Sussman entered the non-profit sector when Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), the largest Jewish non-profit agency in New England, created a position for her, Project Manager and Liaison for CJP’s educational arm.  In 2004, several CJP Board Members and major donors invited Dr. Sussman to help found a new organization, “DAF: Jewish Day School Advocacy Forum”. As Executive Director of DAF, Dr. Sussman oversaw a market research study; documented a strategic plan; developed a business plan; arranged and managed public events, workshops, lectures, brainstorming sessions, and other activities; created buy-in among community groups, schools, and stakeholders, and educated professionals who could help achieve the mission. 

Caroline Kernan - Event Coordinator, NATF

ckernan@NATFonline.org
Caroline Kernan is a graduate of Union College. She began her career in the non-profit sector as a disability advocate with the New York Association on Independent Living in Albany, NY, coordinating advocacy trainings and a statewide conference on disability issues. 

Sherrie MacDonald- Heath Education and Outreach Coordinator, NATF

smacdonald@NATFonline.org
Sherrie MacDonald is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. She also is enrolled part-time as a student with Boston University where she is pursuing her Master’s of Science Degree in Health Communication. Sherrie comes with experience in marketing, business, recruiting and volunteering with local non-profits.

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