Sheindel (Ifrah) Goldfeiz, DO,  is a Pediatric Neurology resident physician at Rutgers Newark. After graduating with a BA in Elementary and Special Education, Dr. Goldfeiz taught middle school science for three years and subsequently completed a post-bac in basic sciences at Temple University. She graduated medical school from Touro College of Medicine. In her current role as COO-CFO of JOWMA, Dr. Goldfeiz works to promote accessibility to health education in the Jewish community, as well as increase support and opportunities for physicians at all stages of training. She has published work related to epidemiology, mentoring in STEMM, as well as ophthalmology, and is involved in ongoing cultural competency related research projects. She lives in Passaic, NJ with her husband and kids.

Miriam "Mimi" Knoll, M.D., DABR is co-founder and CEO of JOWMA and is a radiation oncologist at Northwell Health in New York. Dr Knoll received her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed her radiation oncology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in NY.

She serves as a section editor for the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Advances in Radiation Oncology and is an active volunteer with ASCO, ASTRO, NRG and the RTOG Foundation.

Dr. Knoll is an international speaker and researcher focusing on the medical workforce, women in medicine, and social media in medicine. Dr. Knoll is a Forbes Healthcare contributor and writes for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Connection and numerous other media outlets. You can follow her on Twitter @MKnoll_MD and on Instagram @Dr.Mimi.K.

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Mira Hellmann-Ostrov, MD, FACOG, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology.

Dr. Hellmann received her medical degree at Downstate University Medical Center with a lifelong membership to the AOA honors society. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and fellowship training in gynecolcogic oncology at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. Dr Hellmann's career has been focused on academics, and has always taught medical students and residents. She currently works at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor through the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She serves on the residency review committee, and is the specialty clinical instructor for minimally invasive surgery. She is a certified Intuitive instructor, and instructs other surgeons in robotic surgery. She is very active in research and is a primary investigator on several ongoing research projects. She enjoys helping with community outreach, and was one of the founding board members of JOWMA.

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Chaya Sarah (Bassman) Moody is the Managing Director of JOWMA, where she drives the organization’s vision, program development, and key partnerships. A Philadelphia native, she holds a BA in Broadcast Telecommunication Mass Media from Temple University. Chaya Sarah brings a deep expertise in the management of Jewish nonprofits, with a focus on expanding impact through innovative programming and meaningful collaborations. Her ability to translate vision into action plays a central role in advancing JOWMA’s mission and reach.

Jennie Berkovich, DO, FAAP is the Director of Education. Jennie is a board certified pediatrician who loves being a mommy, running, biking and lifting heavy weights. She believes that movement is medicine!  “JOWMA gives me an opportunity to exercise my unique gifts and talents and allows me to be my most authentic self.

Meet Alyson, the Executive Assistant at JOWMA. With a passion for organizational efficiency and team support, Alyson has over 10 years of experience in administrative roles within the Jewish non-profit sector. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills, Alyson is dedicated to streamlining operations and enhancing productivity at JOWMA. Outside of work, she loves the Peloton, traveling, and exploring new recipes in her kitchen.