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Admin

Deborah Sherman began her career in youth nonprofits and schools in DC. Most recently, Deb worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, a nonprofit providing trauma-informed, youth play programming at DC’s family homeless shelters. At Playtime Project, Deb grew and diversified the volunteer base, and increased volunteers’ capacity to serve children by building an in-service training program. Before Playtime Project, Deb served as an Americorps member through Avodah: the Jewish Service Corps in DC. During her time with Avodah, Deb worked in the programs department of a law-themed high school, supporting after-school and enrichment programs — including advising the school’s Connections Club for LGTBQIA* students and allies. She continues to volunteer as a mentor at the school. In addition to volunteering, outside of work Deb is committed to building radical and vibrant Jewish communities. She spends her time organizing and training with anti-occupation groups, cooking for potlucks, doing yoga, and biking around DC on her bumper sticker-covered bike.