Phyllis Ringel, Ph.D., Executive Director. Dr. Ringel delivers and develops services and programs consistent with the agency's mission, works with the board of directors and its committees, provides leadership and supervision for agency staff, maintains and improves the agency's visibility in the community, and provides direct client services.

Dr. Ringel received an undergraduate degree from Albright College, a MS in Counseling from Kutztown University and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Lehigh University. Prior to assuming leadership of JFS-LV, Dr. Ringel was interim principal of the Allentown Jewish Day School. Earlier, she was an adjunct professor at Lehigh University, a counselor intern at Kutztown University and program coordinator and director of grant-related fundraising at Northampton Community College during which time she did career counseling at both Wilson and Northampton Area High Schools.

Marcia Schechter, MS, RN, Co-Coordinator of Volunteer and Senior Services. Marcia Schechter, MS, RN has joined JFS-LV as part-time Coordinator of Volunteer and Senior Programs. She will coordinate volunteer services and brings Jewish programming to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Marcia Schechter has lived and worked in the Lehigh Valley for many years. She has a master’s degree in Social Relations, with a concentration in Adulthood and Aging, and is a Registered Nurse. Marcia retired a few years ago from her long time position as a social worker with Northampton County Meals on Wheels where she evaluated clients’ need for nutritional or other services. She has also worked as a registered nurse at Good Shepherd Home and Hospital and as a home health aide for Northampton County Visiting Nurses. Marcia is an active volunteer in the community and in the HELP program at Lehigh Valley Hospital, where she received training to visit hospitalized elders.

Judy Livny, BA, Co-Coordinator of Volunteer and Senior Services. Judy Livny, BA has joined JFS-LV as part-time Coordinator of Volunteer and Senior Programs. She will coordinate volunteer services and brings Jewish programming to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Judy Livny and her family moved to the Lehigh Valley two years ago. She has a bachelor’s degree from Tel Aviv University and has completed the intensive Partners in Policymaking program for people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Judy has worked for the NJ Department of Education both as a volunteer and employee. Her experience includes Parent Support Group Specialist and Family Resource Consultant for the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network; grant writer for the NJ Developmental Disabilities Council; founder of BEAM (Becoming Educated and Motivated about special education) of Monmouth; member of the Developmental Disabilities Council education committee; vice-president of the New Jersey Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. When she moved to Allentown, Judy started the Parkland SEA (Special Education Alliance) in collaboration with Parkland School District.

Audrey Sanders, Ph.D. Dr. Sanders is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. She also facilitates the agency's Bereavement Support.

Dr. Sanders has Ph.D. in research/social psychology and master’s degrees in psychology and sociology and is licensed as a psychologist by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of NY.

Lauren Glick, MA., Counseling and Assessment. As a result of a growing demand for our counseling services for children and adolescents, JFS-LV is delighted to welcome new staff member Lauren Glick. Lauren does assessment and counseling at the agency part-time, evenings.

Lauren comes to JFS-LV with many years' experience providing mental health services for individuals, families, couples and groups, most recently at Family and Children's Services in Elizabeth, NJ. She holds Master of Arts Degrees in Counseling for Children and Adolescents from Boston College and in Educational Psychology from Kean University. She is a certified social worker and school psychologist.

In addition to being a therapist for JFS-LV, Lauren is a school psychologist for the Readington, Township Public Schools in Whitehouse, NJ.

Robin Rosenau, M.A., Benefits Ambassador Program Coordinator. JFS-LV recently welcomed Robin Rosenau as our new Benefits Ambassador Program Coordinator. Robin's primary duties are to recruit, train and coordinate volunteers.

A volunteer for many years throughout the Lehigh Valley, especially at the Jewish Day School, Robin is excited about her new involvement.

"When I think about my involvement in local Jewish organizations over the past 19 years, one feature quickly comes to mind: Our Lehigh Valley Jewish community has an amazing history of volunteerism! Caring, talented individuals routinely donate their time and efforts to help people and make our institutions great. I truly look forward to working with our volunteers on this worthwhile project," Robin says.

Myra Saturen, M.S.W., Community Relations Coordinator. Ms. Saturen publicizes the agency through articles and press releases to area media, a Senior Brunch and Learn series and outreach to community facilities and organizations.

Ms. Saturen is a long-time Valley resident. In addition to her work at JFS-LFV, she is also a part-time public relations coordinator for Historic Bethlehem Partnership.

Ms. Saturen holds an M.S.W. degree and worked as a social worker before beginning her public relations and writing career. Earlier, she helped JFS-LV prepare an agency policy and procedures manual.

Ms. Saturen's historical novel for young adults, Julietta, was published in 2003 by Royal Fireworks. She is currently working on another young adult novel, Journey to a New World.