Meet Our Student Board
Sophie Koval
WCU Hillel President
SK907824@wcupa.edu
Sophie is a current junior (class of 2022) studying English and French Secondary Education with a minor in Linguistics. She previously served as the WCU Hillel Vice President (Spring of 2019) and this Fall will be her third semester as President.
Sophie loves WCU Hillel because it has given her a second family and Jewish community on campus, as well as a strong support system, with whom she's made some of her closest friends.
Read about Sophie’s involvement in the first-ever Hillel International Presidents Cohort during the summer of 2020, published in Hillel International’s News & Views Blog
Lizzie Gittleson
WCU Hillel Vice President
EG938538@wcupa.edu
Lizzie is a current sophomore (class of 2023) studying cell and molecular biology. This will be her first semester on the WCU Hillel board.
Lizzie loves WCU Hillel because of the amazing friends she's made, the connections it has brought her on campus, and the great support system that it provides. She has also learned even more about Judaism and she has had the opportunity to take part in numerous religious events on campus.
Lizzie also wants you to know that she traveled to Israel with WCU Hillel on the Birthright Trip in December of 2019. It was one of the most impactful trips that she has ever experienced and she will remember it for the rest of her life. On the trip, she learned more about her religious identity and increased her knowledge about Jewish history.
Becca Porter
WCU Hillel Treasurer
RP929807@wcupa.edu
Becca is a current sophomore (class of 2023) studying Early Grades Preparation for Education. This will be her second semester serving as the WCU Hillel treasurer.
Becca loves WCU Hillel because it really provided her with a way to stay connected to Judaism in college. It’s provided her with so many opportunities such as going on a birthright trip to Israel. She met some of her best friends through Hillel and Birthright.
Monica Auerbach
WCU Hillel Secretary
MA937964@wcupa.edu
Monica is a current sophomore (class of 2023) and has an undecided major, but leaning towards criminal justice. She previously served as the WCU Hillel Shabbat Committee Chair during the spring semester of 2020.
Monica loves WCU Hillel because it allows her to meet other Jewish students that attend West Chester University. WCU Hillel also allows her to celebrate Jewish holidays while she's away from home!
Jacob Goldsborough
WCU Hillel Shabbat Committee Chair
JG925614@wcupa.edu
Jacob is a current sophomore (class of 2023) studying accounting. This will be his first semester on the WCU Hillel board.
Jacob loves WCU Hillel because it gives him an opportunity to connect with Jewish life on campus. The connections you make here are truly one of a kind, and there are always new activities to do with your friends!
Jacob is thankful for the opportunity to meet and work with West Chester students looking for a Jewish outreach program on campus.
Jenna Mancuso
WCU Hillel Social Action/Tikkun Olam Chair
JM943928@wcupa.edu
Jenna is a current sophomore (class of 2023) studying criminal justice. This will be her second semester as the Social Action/Tikkun Olam Committee Chair.
Jenna loves WCU Hillel because it embodies inclusivity and welcomes members to explore their Jewish community.
She wants you to know she is incredibly easy-going and would love to further anyone’s interest in Hillel. Feel free to reach out anytime! Rams Up!
Julia Brier
WCU Hillel Greek Life Recruitment Chair for: place frats/sororities she represents
JB907221@wcupa.edu
Julia is a current junior (class of 2022) studying social work. This will be her second semester serving as one of the WCU Hillel Greek Life Recruitment Chairs.
Julia loves WCU Hillel because she has met some of her closest friends and it helped her stay connected to my judaism at school!
Melissa Goldberg
WCU Hillel Greek Life Recruitment Chair for: place frats/sororities she represents
Melissa is a current junior (class of 2022) studying nursing. This will be her second semester serving as one of the WCU Hillel Greek Life Recruitment Chairs.
Melissa loves WCU Hillel because it has provided her with an inviting place to continue practicing her Jewish faith. It is an amazing community where she can be herself surrounded by people with common roots. she especially loved going on Birthright with some of her Hillel friends! She has made memories that will last a lifetime.
