Stella Blumenthal, LBSW
Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of case management experience. On staff of JFS since 1996 and five years before that with the Senior Adult Department Staff of the Houston JCC. Currently serves as case manager (under the supervision of JFS Director of Senior Adult Services Department ) at the Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers, a senior citizen HUD project of more than 300 residents. Holds a Bachelors degree in Education and served over 20 years as a kindergarten and pre-school teacher in South Africa and at the Houston JCC. Area of specialization: geriatrics.
Mal Finger, LBSW
Licensed Geriatric Professional with 13 years experience at JFS. He brings a set of interpersonal skills honed over many years to facilitate, encourage and enable JFS clients, especially those Senior Adults he serves, to successfully negotiate the perils of aging. Currently, as a member of the JFS Senior Adult Department, oversees the Lifeline Emergency Phone System Program and is the MIS Coordinator of the Information Technology Department of the agency. Areas of specialization: Client assessments, case management, information and referral, and provides empathetic counseling and advocacy on behalf of his clients.
Linda Greene, LMSW
Financial Aid Case Manager. Provides prompt and reliable responses to those coming to JFS in need of emergency financial assistance with basic life needs.
Ethan M. Klein, LCSW
As coordinator of the Family and Children's Department, he provides supervision and direction to the clinical staff. On JFS staff since May 2006. Holds a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Houston. Previously worked at The Harris School (part of the Houston/Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute) with emotionally disturbed children. Participated in a one year internship at Baylor Adolescent Clinic as well as a one-year internship at the Baylor Psychiatry Clinic. Areas of specialization: family and couples counseling, child, adolescent and adult therapy.
Jacqueline Kudlaty, MSW
Case Manager with Senior Adult Department of JFS. Primary liaison with Care for Elders Intensive Case Management Program. Her experience includes an internship at the VA Medical Center where she worked with seniors and offered grief counseling through a Hospice Care Team.
Hope Lipnick, MA, LPC, CHTP
Jewish Denominational Chaplain at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Director of Jewish Chaplaincy at the Texas Medical Center. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychological Associate, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Reiki Master. Masters degree in Psychology and Certificate from Masters in Jewish Studies Program. Year-long Clinical Pastoral Education Fellow at MD Anderson, followed by a second year of Advanced Residency in CPE at MDA as a Fellow.
Judy P. Magids, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist. On the staff of JFS since 1987 in the Community Mental Health Consultation Program. Through JFS, she is a consultant to preschools, after-school programs and summer camp programs. Her advanced post graduate training focuses on young children (birth to six) and on families. She also provides individual therapy for adults with a particular focus on life transitions.
Jody Mizrachi, LPC-I
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern. Provides clinical intake for the Alexander Institute in addition to providing ongoing clinical support for clients at JFS. Heads Alexander Institute's parent support group and teaches life and social skills for Celebration Company.
Leah Mueller, LBSW
As the Coordinator of the Senior Adult Services Department, she provides supervision and direction to the departmental staff. Serves as the agency's Legislative Issues Liaison. Licensed Geriatric Professional with 19 years of experience. Prior to joining the JFS staff in 200l, supervised the Chai Program at the Houston JCC. This is a transitional program for senior adults at the JCC catering to individuals 60+ who do not require adult day care services, but need a more structured and smaller program. Intergenerational programming has consistently played a role in her professional life since her student internship in 1987. Holds a Bachelor of Science of Social Work from the Ohio State University with concentration in gerontology. Areas of specialization: senior assessment, info & referral, case management. Works with Holocaust survivors to help them obtain appropriate benefits.
Toby Newman, LCSW
As Chief Program Officer, she provides supervision and direction to all clinical staff and program areas. Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience. On JFS staff from 2000. Holds a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Houston. A Diplomate in Clinical Social Work since 1993; a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers since 1989; and a Certified Group Psychotherapist since 1994. A trained Disaster Mental Health volunteer for the American Red Cross and the agency liaison to the United Way Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Adjunct Professor in the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Areas of specialization: physical illnesses, such as cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer's Disease, assistance and advice on filing disability claims, grief and bereavement.
Ellen Rosenberg, M Ed
On JFS staff since 2004. Holds a Masters degree in Counseling. Previously worked as counselor at I. Weiner Middle School and as an elementary school teacher. Worked 15 years as a medical case manager. Currently serves as case manager (under the supervision of JFS Director of Senior Adult Services Department ) at The Pinemont, a senior citizen HUD subsidized low income housing project.
Mira Rueveni, LPC, M Ed
Licensed Professional Counselor and Family Therapy Supervisor with 30 years of clinical experience in counseling and psychotherapy. On JFS staff since 1989 specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, children, couples and families. Currently coordinator of Project Shalom, a program for chronically mentally ill adults and a consultant for the agency's Community Mental Health Program for toddlers and preschool children in school settings. Graduate of Antioch College with post graduate clinical experience at The Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Philadelphia.
Ruth S. Sherman, LBSW
Licensed Social Worker with a concentration in gerontology. On the JFS staff in the Senior Adult Services Department since 1989. Areas of specialization: assessments for environmental services, case management, information and referral, supportive casework, counseling and advocacy on behalf of clients. Works with Holocaust survivors to help them obtain appropriate benefits.
Melissa Tabin, PhD
Trained at UTMB in Galveston and came to JFS in March as the Coastal Cities Case Manager, a part-time position funded by the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund established by Houston Mayor Bill White. Provides services to many members of the community who are still recovering from Hurricane Ike.
Nick Tofilon, LMSW
Completed student internship at JFS and was hired because of his excellent work. Works in the Family and Children's Department, providing counseling. He also works with clients with special needs at the Alexander Institute.
Alisha Wagner, PhD
Licensed clinical psychologist volunteering her time to be part of the clinical staff. Provides adult therapy to JFS clients. Has previously worked at the Harris County Psychiatric Center and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology.
Nicole Zangara, LMSW
Nicole Zangara, LMSW, is a 2008 graduate of the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, and completed her undergraduate studies at the American University in Washington, D.C.
While at the Brown School of Social Work, the JFS staff member did her first practicum at Kids in the Middle in St. Louis. She focused on helping children, adolescents and parents through divorce and separation. Her second practicum was at St. Louis' Jewish Family and Children Service where she counseled individuals and couples in therapy. Prior to joining JFS, Nicole did her postgraduate fellowship in social work at Houston's Menninger Clinic where she worked with young adults (18 to 30) who struggled with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and family conflict.
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