Dubby Rosner is part of the Yesh Tikva mental health team. She specializes in maternal mental health and wellness. She provides counseling to clients who are struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal loss, infertility, and to those who may have experienced a traumatic birth. Additionally, she has training from Postpartum Support International, WSGB, Dr. Joan Cacciatore, and ARSM. Dubby moderates support groups for Postpartum Support International and is a PSI support coordinator for New Jersey. Dubby also works in a group private practice that provides telehealth services throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC
Kenzi is the Director of Program and Educational Engagement at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. She completed postgraduate training in fertility counseling through The Center for Reproductive Mental Health and her health and wellness coach certificate from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Throughout her career, Kenzi has focused on raising awareness and supporting individuals facing life’s most significant challenges, particularly those experiencing infertility and those forming families through complex pathways. She is truly honored to be part of the Yesh Tikva team and to work alongside this beautiful community.
Jackie Louk
Jackie is a native to Southern California has worked for nonprofits for over 20 years. This journey began with her time overseas, which includes living and traveling in Israel and the Mediterranean region, as well as much of the United States. Her professional training and life experiences led her to pursue a career in the nonprofit arena where she was able to combine her love of nature, children, Israel and education. She began her career when she moved back to LA at the AntiDefamation League in their Educational Department focusing on antibias programing for preschool to High School children and educators, as well as Holocaust education, before becoming the Valley Director. For over six years Jackie held the position of Western Regional Director of Friends of Yemin Orde, raising over 1 million dollars annually. Most recently, she has continued this work through consulting, presenting, lecturing to businesses, schools and notforprofits as well as volunteering at her children’s school’s Development Team. Combining her fundraising expertise with her personal experience, Jackie is keenly aware that it just takes one person to make a difference and tries to each day. “I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent” – Rabbi A.Y. Kook
Gila Block
Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism Spectrum.
Shana Fishman
Shana has dedicated nearly two decades to serving the Jewish community of Los Angeles through professional roles and volunteer leadership. Her impactful journey began at B’nai David-Judea, where she held various leadership positions, including Board President. During her tenure, Shana spearheaded initiatives that expanded inclusivity, welcomed LGBTQ members, and enhanced safety and comfort for differently-abled members. She was also instrumental in the historic hire of the synagogue’s first female clergyperson and currently chairs the search committee for the next female clergyperson. Professionally, Shana served as Director of Development and Operations at Gindi Maimonides Academy, where she led significant projects and fundraising campaigns and implemented comprehensive operational and security protocols. She now works as Senior Grant Writer at the USC Shoah Foundation, contributing to global efforts to preserve survivor testimonies and combat antisemitism. Shana recently earned a Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University, deepening her understanding of addressing complex social challenges. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Shalhevet High School and consults for Gindi Maimonides Academy on major projects. Shana’s commitment to the mission of Yesh Tikvah is deeply personal. Having navigated her own journey with infertility, Shana is honored to join Yesh Tikva’s board, where she hopes to help foster a supportive and compassionate community for those facing similar challenges.
Rachel Fryman, PhD
Rachel Fryman is an Assistant Professor at Wurzweiler School for Social Work, Yeshiva University and therapist in private practice. Rachel obtained a PhD from Smith College School of Social Work and is a Nishmat trained Kallah teacher. She is currently a co-PI on a mixed method study evaluating the abortion experience of over 200 Jewish women and consults for the Eden Center on trauma informed teaching practice. Rachel has experience in community mental health, special education school administration, higher education, and medical social work. Rachel lives with her family in West Hempstead (NY), where she has been involved in volunteer work, including as a past board member and most recently as chair of the Sisterhood education committee at the Young Israel of West Hempstead.
