Jason Atkins has visited Denver many times over the years. The California native likes it so much, he’s ready to make the Mile High City his new home starting in June 2022!  Jason is transferring from Boston as a communications and publishing coordinator for a consulting firm. He enjoys nature, gardening, outdoor activities, and building community. Jason is very excited to create new experiences and connect with other young Jewish adults.

Nathan Docter is originally from New Orleans and moved to Fort Collins, CO in April 2021 from Kansas City.  When Nathan isn’t working as an Associate Athletic Director at the University of Northern Colorado, you can find him cheering for his LSU Tigers, or exploring all Colorado has to offer with his fiancée Jillian, and their Bernese Mountain Dog Raleigh.  Nathan is excited to help build positive relationships and create fun events with the YAD community.

Tamara Berkman is a Colorado native with a passion for community engagement and a gift for inspiring others through her voice and creativity. When it comes to socializing Tamara fits the Denver-vibe enjoying activities like walking around all the local parks, drinking flights at breweries, hiking, enjoying a meal at a restaurant, or chatting in a coffee shop.  At home, you will most likely find Tamara working on a craft project with her dog, Sheba, cuddled up beside her, in the kitchen trying out a new recipe, or contemplating the best lighting for the plants she amassed during pandemic life. Tamara’s goals involve tuning into her passions to create a well-rounded life where she can have a fulfilling career, a healthy lifestyle, strong relationships, and make                                                                                                          a difference in her community.

Brynne Elozory is originally from Tampa, Florida but has lived in Denver for 7 years. Brynne just finished her masters in UX design at MICA.  She loves art, board games, swimming, and anything outdoors. Brynne is a  member of Temple Emanuel and is getting married this year by Rabbi Black to her spouse, Dakota. She is excited for what this year will bring!

Josh Levy is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, but has called Colorado home for roughly 20 years now. He’s a web developer by trade, and loves what he does. When he’s not writing code, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, playing his guitars, and playing with his Border Collie, Zoe. And atop of his bucket list is restoring a classic muscle car one day.

Sydney Levy is originally from Miami, Florida and after spending three years in New York City she was ready to live near the mountains. She moved to Denver in December and enjoyed spending her first winter here learning how to ski. She is looking forward to enjoying tons of live music this summer and spending time hiking and camping outdoors. Sydney is super excited to be a YAD Ambassador and is looking forward to bringing young members of Denver’s Jewish community together as well as making new long lasting friendships!

Nico Lewis is originally from London but Denver is now home. Avid snowboarder and always looking for a future tennis match!

Genna Morton is originally from New York and moved to Denver in August 2020. She is a full on Denver-transplant stereotype. She loves hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, and testing her limits in the mountains. (It was difficult for her to find a headshot where her face wasn’t covered in sunglasses/goggles/helmet/sun hat). She is also a resigned foodie and enjoys cooking with lots of spices and exploring different restaurants. She loves to get out and try new things, whether outdoors or in Denver, and learning things from others.  She’s excited to meet more Jewish adults and plan some fun activities.

Sofi Pechner was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Denver in March of 2021 to be closer to the mountains and year-round sunshine. Eating her way around the world, she is a global citizen. If you cannot find her, just look for her in the kitchen, where she loves to spend time making creative and delicious food, and is famous for her many flavors of challah. Living in Colorado has allowed her the opportunity to either ski, camp, or simply go on a hike, every weekend of the year. Sofi is looking forward to building community here in Denver.

Nathaniel (Nate) Shull moved to Denver in 2012 for Graduate School and is now a practicing City Planner. His love of adventure and the outdoors keeps him active year-round, and his social side finds him getting involved in many local events and activities including concerts, summer intramural sports, and game nights. Nate is grateful for the friends he has made in the Denver Community and is excited to bring others together as a 2022 YAD Ambassador.

Eduardo Sigal is originally from Costa Rica and grew up in Mexico, Dallas, and Santa Monica. He recently moved to Colorado. He has a passion for real estate development, photography, and mentorship. He is always looking for new leadership roles, a good boating day, golf, and time for reading. Work hard – play hard is his motto. Eduardo is looking forward to meeting new people.

Naomi Singer has just relocated back to Denver, where she grew up. She has spent the last 8 years living in Tel Aviv, where she met her husband Daniel and started working for monday.com, an Israeli hi-tech company. You can usually find Naomi cooking up a storm and having friends over for dinners, hiking in the beautiful mountains, trying out new restaurants around town, spending time with her family, and cuddling on the couch with her adorable dog Shimi. Naomi is excited to re-establish roots in Denver, while volunteering and making connections in her hometown.