Meet Our Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council

Response for Teens is grateful for the support and leadership of our Response Advisory Council (RAC), approximately 20–25 community volunteers who are passionate about our work with adolescent populations.

RAC members assume leadership responsibilities and provide guidance on key policy, program, and financial matters for Response for Teens. As advisors and ambassadors, council members spend time getting to know and understand Response for Teens' important work in their respective communities so that they can better share information with friends, neighbors, community leaders, school faculty and personnel, synagogue and church groups, funders, and other stakeholders.

Another key responsibility of the RAC is fundraising critical dollars to support Response for Teens' vital programs and services.

RAC Members 2025–2026

Executive Committee:

Lauren Kugelman – Chairperson

RAC Members:

Alexa Kelman
Alissa Simon - JUF Women’s Board Rep
Barry Rubin
Bruce Scher
Debbi Spungen
Gail Rubin Dallas
Jen Koplow
Jonathan Rutman
Julie Weinberg
Margie Muchin - JUF Women’s City Council Rep
Marnie Spiegel
Melinda Grossman
Molly Levitt
Nanci Dobkin
Pamela Ruos
Rebecca Zuckerman
Sarah Casper Davis
Stacey Orleans
Talia Herst - JUF Young Women’s Board Rep
Terri Freeman

Honorary RAC Members:

Dr. Karen Bernstein
Rabbi Wendi Geffen