Meet Our Student Board
Lizzie Gittleson
WCU Hillel 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 Vice President of Operations
RP929807@wcupa.edu
Becca is a current sophomore (class of 2023) studying Early Grades Preparation for Education. Before this, she served two semesters 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.
Lauren Katz
WCU Hillel Vice President of Finance
LK927723@wcupa.edu
Monica Auerbach
WCU Hillel Vice President of Communications
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 Jewish Life Committee (JLC) 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 Israel Engagement Chair
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!
