After being a long-time member at the JCC, Caren joined the JCC's professional staff in 2009 as the Membership Director. She now serves as the JCC's Director of Philanthropy and loves creating fun and engaging opportunities to bring community together. 

Community and connecting people has always been a passion for Caren.  When her children were younger, she was active in the Coles, Terrill Middle School and Scotch Plains Fanwood High School PTAs.  She has served on the board of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains and was involved in the Jewish Federation of Central NJ.

Caren began her career at A&S Department Store as a department manager and buyer.

She regards the JCC as her home away from home, but when she's not here working, talking to members and hosting events, she loves spending time with her family (including all of her grandchildren) and friends.  She lives at the Jersey shore and during the summer weekends, you can always find her camped out at the beach!