There's a new PR person at the Pavilion

Lisa Levine has joined the Jewish Pavilion as publicity director. A longtime writer who has served as editor of Seminole Magazine and managing editor of Orlando Magazine, Levine looks forward to spotlighting the Jewish Pavilion's important work in the community as well as the caring people and sponsors who contribute to its mission and the many people it serves.

Levine has been an active member of Orlando's Jewish community since arriving more than 20 years ago, including as a volunteer for Jewish Pavilion after her mother, Marilyn Levine, moved to one of the facilities it serves. As Levine has helped to lead Shabbat services at Oakmonte Village twice a month, she has seen firsthand how the Jewish Pavilion's programming fosters the residents' special connection to their Jewish roots and to each other.

She and her husband, Gordon Levin (yes, the last name is spelled differently), have a daughter, Mara, and son, Ethan, who are both young adults. As recent empty nesters, the couple is enjoying the area's cultural scene as well as the restaurants and nightlife in their downtown Orlando neighborhood.

Levine replaces Julie Capps, who accepted a full-time position with a local ad agency.