Michelle Gamliel, Executive Director
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Temple Emanuel welcomed Michelle to our staff as our Executive Director in April, 2024. Michelle comes to us from Boston Children’s Hospital where she was a senior program coordinator in the Institutional Centers for Clinical and Translational Research. She brings hands-on experience with operations, fundraising, personnel management and community building.
Michelle earned a BS in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UConn.
Maintaining ties to her alma matter and Jewish heritage, Michelle is a member of the board of directors of the UMass Amherst Hillel House.
Michelle believes building meaningful relationships is at the heart of what we do at Temple Emanuel, and she is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels heard, valued and supported.
Lisa A. Anthony, Facilities, Operations, Events & Communications Coordinator
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Lisa is an experienced administrator and financial services professional with more than 20 years of leadership in operations, risk management, and organizational administration. She previously served as Executive Director at Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill, overseeing daily operations, financial administration, communications, membership engagement, and major events.
Earlier, Lisa spent nearly two decades at Bank of New York Mellon, where she was a Vice President and Embedded Control Manager leading global teams in operational risk management, internal controls, and process improvement. She also held operations roles at Bank of New York Mellon and Putnam Investments.
Lisa is known for her strong organizational skills, people-centered leadership, project coordination, communications, and administrative technology platforms. She is also active in volunteer ministry and parish leadership at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Derry, New Hampshire.
Kimberly D. Goodman Cooperstein, Membership, Lifecycles and Clergy Administrator
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A dedicated member of Temple Emanuel since 2010, Kim previously served a three-year term as a member of the Board of Governors and for several years as a Soul Sister. She is excited to be working at Temple Emanuel, her place of religious observance, social enjoyment (including Mah Jongg) and peace, and where both of her two sons became b’nai mitzvah and confirmed. Kim has a conservative religious upbringing, became a bat mitzvah, has been on a mission to Israel with CJP and is proud to remember how to read Hebrew.
As Membership, Lifecycles and Clergy Administrator, Kim brings a wealth of experience and a strong religious, educational, legal and organizational background to her role. A cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Kim has focused on civil litigation including insurance defense, tort law, personal injury, medical malpractice, appeals, contract disputes and employment discrimination. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a lifetime member of Phi Beta Kappa. Kim is an avid reader and loves music, travel and spending quality time with her husband, sons, family and friends.
Corinne Snyder, Bookkeeper
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Corinne is a seasoned accountant with a strong foundation in finance and a relentless passion for precision. A proud graduate of Lasell College, Corinne has honed her expertise through diverse experiences, having contributed her skills to multiple CPA firms before venturing into entrepreneurship. As the founder and owner of Snyder Accounting, she has carved a niche for herself by specializing in efficient bookkeeping and pre-tax return services.
At Temple Emanuel, Corinne manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the synagogue. With an unwavering commitment to financial excellence and accuracy, she is a trusted and valued member of our administrative staff.