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Rabbi Lilli Shvartsmann…You Should Know

Shvartsmann went to California State University, Northridge, and afterward joined Avodah Service Corp., an immersive service year for young adults who are passionate about social justice. She worked as a paralegal for the New York Legal Assistance Group. Then she participated in the Hadar Institute in Manhattan, which supports the development of traditional yet egalitarian Judaism. --Philadelphia Jewish Exponent

Meet Douglas Emhoff: The Successful Husband of Kamala Harris

Born on October 13, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, Douglas Craig Emhoff grew up in a Jewish family with parents Barbara and Michael Emhoff. His family moved to New Jersey during his childhood, and later to Los Angeles when he was 16. Emhoff's educational journey took him through California State University, Northridge, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communication studies, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law. -BBN Times

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff: A timeline of their relationship

According to his official website, Emhoff was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Matawan, New Jersey. His family — parents Mike and Barbara, along with siblings Jamie and Andy — moved to the Los Angeles area when Emhoff was a teen. He earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge and went on to earn a J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law. --Today.com

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Executive Appointments

Previously, from March 2021 to February 2023, he was at Capsida Biotherapeutics, Inc., most recently as Head of Finance. Prior to that, Mr. Sabatini was at Amgen Inc. from April 2004 to March 2021 where he progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility, including leadership roles in Accounting, Tax and Financial Planning and Analysis. Mr. Sabatini is a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.S. in Accountancy from California State University, Northridge and an MBA from the University of Michigan?s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. --Market Screener

Newton Golf Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Samuelson received his BS in Accounting from the University of Utah and his MS in Computer Science from California State University at Northridge. He was previously a CPA in California. --SGB Media

New Leadership at PlatteForum

Olson has served as the PlatteForum business manager since May 2023. She has worked for more than 20 years, relentlessly and passionately, to bring youth equitable access to the transformative power of the arts. As a nonprofit leader, she has started, sustained and cultivated arts organizations through empathetic collaboration and inclusive leadership practices. She is also an active advocate for transgender and queer teens through volunteer and advocacy work. Olson holds a bachelor of science in community education from Boston University, and a master of arts in arts education from California State University, Northridge. Prior to PlatteForum, Olson served as the executive director of Think 360 Arts for Learning, growing the organization through partnerships and resource development. --YourHub

DBT40 Honoree: Brandi Gregge

Gregge earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina in 2018 and also holds undergraduate degrees from California State University Northridge and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Delaware.She also travels nationwide to speak at industry events and remains committed to giving back to the community through initiatives like the Empowerment Beyond Scars Foundation, which supports survivors of domestic violence by providing pro-bono services. Her business also frequently collaborates with other local businesses to support community causes. In her free time, Gregge enjoys exploring different places and cultures, meditating and enjoying a glass of red wine with a good book or the company of loved ones. --Delaware Business Times

OPUSD embraces new technology hire

Thompson holds a BA in music education from UCLA and a master’s degree in public school administration from Cal State Northridge. In addition to teaching credentials, she has certifications from technology providers like Google and MagicSchool. -- The Acorn

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