National Young Leadership Cabinet’s Alumni network is entering an exciting new chapter as Haley Trager and Mitch Sterling step up as Co-Chairs of Cabinet Alumni. 

 

Together, they will lead and support a growing network of more than 4,350 Cabinet Alumni leaders who shape Jewish communal leadership locally, nationally, and globally. 

 

Haley and Mitch follow extraordinary leaders who established and continue to strengthen the Cabinet Alumni initiative, including founding Chairs Rachel Hoffer and Adam Miller, and outgoing Chairs Shelly Kupfer and Dan Friedman, who laid the strategic groundwork for the next phase of growth and impact. 

 

Aligned with the Cabinet Alumni strategic plan and the broader vision of Jewish Federations of North America’s Lay Leadership Development Department, this next chapter will focus on: 
 

• Strengthening the lay leadership pipeline 
   
• Preparing Alumni for senior leadership and philanthropic impact in their local community, across North America, and globally 
   
• Creating meaningful opportunities for connection and re-engagement, across life stages 

​More than an Alumni network, Cabinet Alumni serve as the engine for leadership across the Federation system. 

 

“I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter of Cabinet Alumni leadership. It has been a privilege to work alongside Dan and Shelly over the past two years, and now to see Haley and Mitch step in to bring that vision to life,” said Alona Levine, Jewish Federations of North America’s Cabinet Alumni Director. “Together with our local Federation professionals and leaders, we have a tremendous opportunity to strengthen engagement and drive impact across the system”. 

 

Meet Haley Trager 
 

Haley Trager brings a strong passion for relationship building, leadership development, and community engagement to her volunteer leadership. She currently serves as Women’s Philanthropy Chair and Immediate Past Board Chair of the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, while also holding national leadership roles with Jewish Federations of North America’s National Women’s Philanthropy Board and Israel & Overseas Committee. 

 

A member of Cabinet’s Class of 2017, Haley has remained deeply engaged in cultivating the next generation of Jewish communal leaders and strengthening connections across the Federation system. 

 

Meet Mitch Sterling 
 

Mitch Sterling, a member of Cabinet’s Class of 2014, brings a strategic and relationship-driven approach to his role as Co-Chair. Professionally, he serves as Chief Client Development and Relationship Officer at Blank Rome. 

 

A dedicated leader within both National Young Leadership Cabinet and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Mitch has held key roles including Cabinet Engagement Vice Chair and Membership Vice Chair, as well as serving on the Federation’s Board of Directors and as Chair of Young Leadership. 

 

Since Cabinet, he has remained deeply engaged in Philadelphia, including serving as Campaign Team Co-Chair and leading efforts to re-engage past leaders and Cabinet Alumni. 

 

Looking Ahead 
 

With a strong foundation, clear vision, and passionate leadership in place, the Cabinet Alumni program is poised to expand its impact and further solidify its role as a pipeline for Jewish communal leadership for years to come. 

 

“Haley and Mitch bring tremendous talent, energy, and a deep commitment to Jewish communal leadership,” said Gary Torgow, Board Chair of Jewish Federations of North America. “At a time when strengthening our leadership pipeline is more important than ever, their stewardship of the Cabinet Alumni network will continue to ensure we are engaging, empowering, and activating leaders across our Federation system. I look forward to all they will accomplish in this next chapter.”