Who’s Who at UA Hillel?

University of Arizona Hillel Foundation

1245 E. 2nd Street

Tucson, AZ 85719

Phone: 520.624.6561

Fax: 520.624.7693

Executive Director

Michelle Blumenberg

mblumenb@email.arizona.edu

Extension #7122

Michelle arrived at the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation in 1992 after working for six years at the University of Michigan Hillel. She earned a BA in sociology and women’s studies and an MA in social work from the University of Michigan. She loves working with students, lay leaders and the community of Hillel (c'mon, she's been doing this for over 22 years - there must be some secrets to learn here). She is here in Tucson with her husband, Rick, and their two children, Avigail and Eitan, who attend the Tucson Hebrew Academy. Her door is usually open and she loves when students stop by to schmooze – the trick is to catch her between meetings, phone calls, emails and others waiting to see her – but really, DROP BY.

Operations Manager
Charae Stewart

charae@email.arizona.edu

Extension #7120
Charae graduated from Chapparal College. Prior to Hillel, Charae was the District Director for an agency that worked with the developmentally and mentally challenged.  As District Director she oversaw the ins and outs of setting up homes, jobs, schooling, Dr. appointments etc. for her clients in the Southern Arizona region.  Charae REALLY enjoys reality t.v. and spending time with her husband, Steve, and step-daughter, Sophie. Charae loves chatting with students and being the surrogate mom.  Stop by the front desk and say HI. 

Development Director
Robyn Schwager

schwager@email.arizona.edu

Extension #7124

Robyn Schwager graduated from The University of Arizona with a degree in Psychology too many years ago to count.  For the past 20+ years while raising a family (3 daughters: Rachel recently graduated from American University in DC, Erica attends Bradley University in Peoria, IL and UA Wildcat Melissa) she has been an active volunteer in the Tucson community.  She rejoins the work force now, before the “empty nest syndrome” has a chance to set in.   There is usually food in her office (especially Friday when she has homemade challah rolls) so stop by and grab a nosh.

Director of Engagement
Laura Wilson Etter
hillellaura@gmail.com
Extension #7126
Laura graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a degree in English, and loves being on campus again! Laura loves art, dancing, cooking, travelling, a good workout, and she's always up for a conversation about anything from television to her son, Sidney. Stop by and say hello--there's usually chocolate in her office!

Bookkeeper

Nancy Finkelstein