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.
Kimberly D. Goodman Cooperstein, Executive Assistant
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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 Executive Assistant, Kim brings a wealth of experience and a strong legal 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. 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.
Kelly Christie, Facilities Manager
Kelly is responsible for the general care and maintenance of Temple’s building and grounds, and supervises our custodial staff. She takes pride in the work she and her team do to provide welcoming, clean, safe and attractive spaces for members, clergy and staff to learn, pray, work and gather. Prior to joining Temple Emanuel, she owned and operated a landscaping business for ten years.
Kelly appreciates the sense of accomplishment she feels after completing a project at our facility and enjoys responding to our preschool children’s questions about her work. Kelly has two children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and travel.