USY Board 2020-2021

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 CSI USY Board! 

President: Sam Trotz

My name is Sam Trotz, I’m a 10th grader at Maynard Jackson highschool, and Im super excited to serve as CSI’s chapter president this year. Music is one of my many passions, and I play the flute piccolo, piano, and bari saxophone. I got into USY my freshman year, and have loved it ever since. The awesome memories and friendships I’ve made through USY will stay with me forever, and I’m super excited to see all the great things our chapter does this year!

VP Membership/Kadima: Sam Prausnitz-Weinbaum

Hi! I’m Sam Prausnitz-Weinbaum. I’m serving as the Membership/Kadima VP for the 2020-2021 CSI USY Board. I’m a 10th grader at Grady High School (go Knights!) and I love USY! I’m excited about board for this year because I’ll get to be with some of my best friends having a blast. Plus, I get to be in charge of welcoming new people into USY! I think this board will make the 2020-21 year the best yet for CSI, the REAL Atlanta chapter!

VP Religion/Education: Leora Frank

My position on the board is Rel/Ed. I go to Atlanta Jewish Academy, and I'm an upcoming 9th grader. I'm excited to be on the board because I want to help make Judaism exciting. I also am looking forward to making good friends.

VP Social Action / Tikkun Olam: Sydney Shankman

Sydney Shankman is in 11th grade at Lakeside High School. This will be her second year as SA/TO VP. She cannot wait to see how much CSI USY accomplishes this year.

VP Israel Affairs: Sophie Silverman

I’m a tenth grader at Grady High School, I play guitar and am in a band. I like rock and indie music and what I do most in life is watch twitch streams.

VP Programming: JP Lockwood

I’m JP Lockwood, a senior at Decatur High School. I enjoy playing soccer, running, and learning new things. I’ve been involved with USY since my sophomore year, when we revived the CSI chapter. I’ve served as President and Executive Vice President And I’m so excited to see the younger kids get involved and passionate. CSI USY has been one of the most innovative, fun, and energized chapters in Ein Gedi since it’s reestablishment and I hope to see it grow into being one of the best chapters in all of Hanegev! I’m looking forward to another great year of USY!

VP Communications: Sophie Rice

Shalom y’all! My name is Sophie Rice and I am excited to serve as CSI’s Executive and Communications Vice President for the 2020-2021 year! I’m an 11th grader at Grady High School. I enjoy exercise classes, learning languages, and finding new music to listen to. This year, I am excited to plan more events and see even more CSI USYers fall in love with USY and all it has to offer!