NO SHAME ON U - TEAM MEMBERS
Wendy Singer, Executive Director
Wendy has more than 20 years of experience as a Non-Profit Professional. Wendy served as the Director of Programming for two years when she joined No Shame On U in November of 2021. Before joining No Shame On U, Wendy served as the Director of Education at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, and prior to that, she worked for JCC Chicago for 18 years, where she focused on summer camps, youth development, teachable moments, and mentorship. A passionate educator and connector, Wendy has extensive experience in staff and volunteer development, community engagement, and strategic program implementation. Wendy is a graduate of Indiana University and has a Master's degree in Non-Profit Management from Spertus College. She lives in Skokie with her husband Mitch, her two daughters, Josie and Sophie, and their dogs Forbes and Bea.
Email: Wendy@noshameonu.org
Anat S. Geva, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Anat is deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness. At No Shame on U she oversees all content development, along with the expansion and implementation of new mental health program initiatives. She has served as a lay leader for Chicago Jewish Day School, Camp Young Judaea Midwest, and Orot: Center for Jewish Learning. Known for her creativity, analytical skills, and love of collaboration, Anat is committed to life-long learning, graduating from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with a JD, earning a PhD in Cognitive & Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan, and achieving a BSc from the University of Toronto. Anat is also a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Program. When she is not working, Anat enjoys the outdoors, especially skiing and hiking.
Email: Anat@noshameonu.org
Miriam Ament, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus
Our founder, Miriam, is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University. She was a recipient of the JCC PresenTense Chicago 2014 Fellowship and earned her Certificate in Jewish Leadership from Northwestern University and Spertus and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. In 2020, she was selected by ICJA as one of their Alumni Who Inspire. Nearly 20 years ago, Miriam was hospitalized for depression and encountered stigma and isolation from many friends and family members who didn't have the emotional tools and practical knowledge base to deal with the illness. This was the impetus for her founding No Shame On U, dedicated to normalizing the mental health conversation and ending stigma. She lives in Chicago with her husband, musician David Forman.
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