New exec at Shalom Orlando

Rachel Greenspan has been appointed as the new executive director of Shalom Orlando. Greenspan, formerly interim co-executive director, is now responsible for all of Shalom Orlando's many facets including the J, its Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, Camp J, RAISE, and more.

Along with her two bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology, Greenspan's career experience makes her well suited for all these roles. She spent 18 years at the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she ran the Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education program there, growing the school from 150 students to more than 400.

It was a second career in senior-living administration that brought Greenspan to the Central Florida community in 2015. She was recruited by Providence Senior Living during its construction adjacent to the Shalom Orlando campus to serve as a state-licensed senior-living administrator and certified dementia practitioner.

She and her husband, Paul, met as USY youth directors in Wisconsin. They have been married for 33 years and have two children, Rebecca and Avi, and two grandsons - Emmett, 3 months and Lev, 9 months - who are the loves of Greenspan's life.

"Family means everything, and my goal is to foster a welcoming, family atmosphere throughout Shalom Orlando," said Greenspan. "That's why we refer to it as the Shalom Orlando family. We're a diverse group of dedicated people and organizations working together to make this community the best it can be. It's an honor to be part of this family, and I look forward to the journey ahead with all of you."