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Kasi Shelton
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kasi, a graduate of The University of Oklahoma and native of the Norman and Oklahoma City Jewish Communities, brings a unique perspective to Oklahoma Hillels. After spending years as a sommelier and beverage director in NYC, Kasi returned to Oklahoma and began her career in the non-profit sector. She has a master’s degree in non-profit management, is a former educator at Temple B'nai Israel, and has served on the board at Hillel.
Kasi's passion is our students. Being their partner as they develop into tomorrow's leaders is the greatest gift she has ever been given. When not at Hillel, Kasi loves spending time with family and friends and traveling. She is proud to be a part of this organization, knowing the lifelong impact it has on students, alumni, and community.
CONTACT: executivedirector@ouhillel.org
Jana is a former student of the University of Oklahoma who currently serves our Hillel as the Office Manager. While attending school, Jana was an active member of Hillel. During all her years at Hillel, Jana not only had the opportunity to learn about Jewish life; but also had the chance to develop long-lasting friendships with other students and current and former Hillel staff members. The thing that she enjoyed more as a student was that Hillel offered her a safe space that allowed her to express herself while learning more about Jewish life.
In her free time, she likes to work out, spend time with her handsome pug and solve sudoku puzzles. Jana has a deep passion for organization and efficiency. Her guilty pleasures include matcha tea, Kasi’s challah and buying shoes.
CONTACT: ouhillel@ouhillel.org
Jana Sanchez
OFFICE MANAGER/FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
Miriam Belmaker
TULSA AREA FACULTY DIRECTOR
Miriam Belmaker, PhD, grew up in Israel. She served as a lieutenant in the IDF and completed her BA in Archaeology at Haifa University, and her PhD in Evolution at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As an archaeologist, she has participated in numerous excavations in Israel, spanning from 1.6 million years ago to the Mamluk period. She is excited about her role in Oklahoma Hillels and looks forward to working with the students and faculty in the Tulsa area.