JWI’s L.A. Young Women’s Impact Network (YWIN) connects and supports local Jewish women in their 20s and 30s with empowering programs, leadership experiences, and meaningful opportunities to create a lasting impact on the world around them.

JWI welcomes, embraces, affirms, and invests in women of every race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability.

For questions, email us at jwiywin@jwi.org.


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L.A. YWIN Board Members:

Rachel Berman, VP of Programming

Rachel Berman was born and raised in Oak Park, California and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2016 with a degree in nonprofit management. Since graduating, Rachel has been working at AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, both in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Outside of work, Rachel loves hiking, baking and Broadway musicals! Rachel recently moved back to Los Angeles and looks forward to being a part of the JWI board.

Paige Bookoff, President

Paige grew up in Baltimore, Md. and attended Boston University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She currently works as a pediatric occupational therapist at a private clinic in Santa Monica. Paige’s day-to-day work consistently warms her heart as it affords her the opportunity to watch children progress and be happy! For the past few years, she has been involved in JDC Entwine, which has included traveling to Georgia and Azerbaijan in July 2017, and co-chairing the Inside Israel trip in June 2018. She currently serves as one of the L.A. community representatives. Paige enjoys being active, traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking/baking, and reading. She authored and published a children’s book to raise awareness about children with disabilities.

Abigail Feiler- Communications Chair

Shir Davidovicz- Engagement Co-Chair

Erin Horwitz- Engagement Co-Chair

Erin Horwitz was born in South Africa, but grew up in Agoura Hills, California. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2016, Erin moved back to Los Angeles where she works for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Erin loves dancing, the Oregon ducks, and searching for the best chocolate chip cookie.

Diane Motamed-Financial Literacy Chair and Personal and Professional Development Chair

Diane Motamed is an L.A. native who is passionate about healthcare, education, and community engagement. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a major in psychology and a minor in applied developmental psychology, and earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Boston University. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked as a project coordinator for the Center for Policing Equity, where she worked on multi-site research projects that examined the perceptions and behaviors of minority populations in schools, community-based organizations, and other public settings. She currently works with children with various communication disorders in the public schools. In her free time, Diane enjoys hiking, exploring art museums, and practicing yoga.

Raizi Simons- Jewish Values Chair

Raizi was born and raised in Oak Park, California and graduated from Chapman University in 2019. She currently works in Fintech and outside of work enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants, curling up with a good book or even strolling down the aisles of Trader Joes. She believes that making and building connections in the Jewish community are crucial in today's day and age, and is one of the many reasons why she is proud to be part of the board.


Ariana Miskin- Advocacy Chair

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Sarah Green- General Board Member

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