Jewish Chicago Magazine

In everything she does, Lindsey goes the extra mile.

She is not only a Keshet resident, but is a dedicated member of the Keshet and disability community who serves in and volunteers in the community that she is a part of.

She not only participates in Keshet activities with her peers, but she sits on Keshet’s Leadership Council, where she helps to plan the activities, and also serves as the office manager for Keshet’s business office.

She isn’t only an alum of the Bright Apron Academy, Keshet’s new culinary and hospitality training program for adults with disabilities. She’ll soon act as an assistant teacher for the next cohort of culinary students.

Lindsey sticks to her Jewish values—she loves to celebrate Shabbat, and she regularly attends synagogue services and other Jewish events in her community.

Two of Lindsey’s friends and colleagues call her “a friendly, approachable, and dedicated member of the Jewish community, and a tireless advocate for inclusion.”
 

Age: 34

Primary gig: For the past ten years, I have worked at the Keshet business office in various administrative roles. I am also an assistant teacher at The Bright Apron Academy, Keshet’s new culinary and hospitality training program for adults with disabilities or learning differences.

On the side: I volunteer to help direct the Keshet choir. I enjoy art classes and working out in my free time.

Something most people don’t know about you: I workout with a trainer at least four days a week focusing on general fitness and weight training.

Describe yourself in 10 words or less: Caring, helpful, positive, friendly, organized, family oriented, strong Jewish identity

A Jew who inspires you: Rabbi Steven Mason because he taught me so much about being Jewish and being respectful to G-d. He always encouraged my Jewish studies.