Debbie has spent close to 35 years working in the nonprofit arena, focusing on program development, implementation and evaluation. She has expertise in coaching, strategic planning, leadership development, conference planning, grantmaking and community building. Prior to joining our consulting firm, Debbie was the Director of Accreditation for Hillel. She has also worked with B’nai B’rith, BBYO, JCCs and several health care organizations.

Email Debbie - debbieamster@bloommetz.com

Susan has more than 30 years experience in both nonprofit and for-profit management. Prior to joining Bloom Metz Consulting, she served as Executive Director of the Kristol Center for Jewish Life at University of Delaware. She has served on the boards of a variety of nonprofits, such as the Warsaw Community Day Care and the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation. Susan came to the nonprofit industry following 18 years as the head of a marketing and business consulting firm serving the healthcare industry, including clients such as Dow Jones and Johnson & Johnson.

Email Susan - sdetwiler@bloommetz.com

For more than 15 years, Ben has worked with nonprofit and for profit organizations to help them construct dynamic strategic plans in accord with grantmaking and project management. As both an attorney and certified city planner, Ben has spent many years in the community development arena creating and implementing long-range plans. He previously served as the Manager of Planning and Transportation for the Center City District and has also worked with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and Pepper Hamilton.

Guillermina is a multicultural executive leaderwith experience in for-profit corporations as well as in the nonprofit sector. While honing her communications skills as an editorialist, radio host, consultant, teacher and public speaker, Guillermina has also served as a volunteer and professional for several nonprofit economic, cultural and educational organizations.

Email Guillermina - guillermina.gonzalez@bloommetz.com

Lew brings a diverse background and experience in leadership identification and development, synagogue structure, organization of board of directors and committees, fundraising/development, marketing, management and communication to Bloom Metz Consulting. Lew served for six and one half years as executive director of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Mid-Atlantic Region. He is tied in many ways to the web of his community: he is a former president of and remains actively involved in both his synagogue, Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education (now Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education/Jewish Outreach Partnership.) He has served at various times on the boards of directors/trustees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Abramson Center for Jewish Life,  Gratz College Jewish Community High School and the Philadelphia Jewish Community Relations Council. Lew is an attorney, who previously practiced law for almost thirty years, and still is an active member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations.

Jessica Kupferman, has been in the digital marketing industry since its early days in 1999. Jessica started out as an online advertising executive for both Delawareonline.com and Philly.com before pursuing a Master’s Certificate in Graphic and Web Design. Her diverse background in marketing, sales and communications allows her to strategize, plan and deliver the eye-catching marketing materials she designs to a specific target audience. As a consultant, she has helped all types of businesses and nonprofit organizations by creating innovative marketing materials and developing comprehensive strategies to achieve their desired outcomes.

Email Jessica - jesskupferman@bloommetz.com

Michael has a wide range of experiences that have led him to Bloom Metz.  Over 23 years in non-profit his roles as the Regional Director for USCJ Mid-Continent Region and Executive Director of Congregation Ohev Shalom in Orlando highlight 10 years working in the Conservative movement and 9 years with Hillel, including his most recent position at St. Louis Hillel at Washington University.  Michael has a Masters in Political Science and Public Affairs and has been certified as a Fellow in Synagogue Administration by the North American Association of Synagogue Executives.  Michael is a strong leader eager to build a stronger presence for Bloom Metz Consulting in the Mid-West.

Cynthia has more than 15 years of fund development experience and 12 years of human resources and affirmative action experience. As a fundraising consultant, she has partnered with area nonprofits to assess their development operations and increase their giving potential. She has actively volunteered in the community and has served as a trustee of many nonprofit organizations including St. Andrew’s School, Delaware Symphony Association, Peninsula United Methodist Homes, Inc. Foundation, Ingleside Homes, Inc., and the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League.

Email Cynthia - cprimo@comcast.net

Beth has been a professional fundraiser for 20 years. Her expertise includes the development and implementation of feasibility studies, strategic planning, board development, capital & endowment campaign management, marketing and public relations, coporate sponsorship, event planning and direct mail. Beth previously served as a Senior Major Gifts Officer for the School of Engineering of the University of Pennsylvania and has also worked for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.

Email Beth - bethschonberger@bloommetz.com