Shelley Rivkin RSW MSW has many years experience working with community organizations and stakeholders on community needs. She oversaw Jewish Federation’s central planning and grants distribution processes and worked collaboratively with partner agencies and community volunteers on initiatives ranging from day school education, youth at risk, community security and environmental sustainability. She was the driving force behind Jewish Federation’s strategic approach toward food security and managed the COVID recovery response. Shelley sits on the board of Jewish Family Services and is a full-time instructor in the social work department of Langara College.