Staff

The people who bring the Adamah experience to life

Meet our wonderful staff of over 120 dedicated individuals working across North America and Israel.

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Shoshana Bittker

Adamah on Campus Midwest Coordinator

Shoshana holds a BA from The George Washington University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She is passionate and dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between people and the natural world.

Shoshana.Bittker@adamah.org

Detroit, MI

Simone Stallman

Senior Director, Isabella Freedman

Part of the team since 2017, Simone's current role focuses on strengthening staff culture, supporting team development, and stewarding the overall guest and community experience on campus. Her leadership is grounded in fostering connection across teams, programs, and the broader community while guiding the retreat center through its next phase of growth and renewal. When not at the retreat center, you’ll find her enjoying art, live music, or a good road trip with her dog, Magenta.

simone.stallman@adamah.org

860.816.8974

Isabella Freedman

Sonia Bloom Wilk

Director of Development and Communications

Sonia has 15+ years of professional experience in the Jewish community. She holds a certificate in Experiential Jewish Education and an MS in Organizational Leadership & Innovation. Sonia loves to be in the woods, her dog, travel photography, and her community.

sonia.wilk@adamah.org

413-206-2530

Easthampton, MA

Stephanie Katsampis

Farm & Forest School Program Director

Before coming to Pearlstone, Steph spent years traveling, tending the Land & studying various traditions and ways of healing. As an educator, she finds joy in weaving Cultural Wisdom and Nature-based education together in a way that allows her students tap into a greater sense of wonder, confidence, play, and sacred purpose.

steph.katsampis@adamah.org

Pearlstone

Talya Herring

Co-Director of Jewish Green Business Network

Talya is a community builder and environmental attorney, passionate about joyful sustainability and Jewish life. With a background in climate tech, law, and environmental education, she brings a decade of experience in Israel to her work at Adamah.

talya.herring@adamah.org

San Diego, CA

Tiffani Irwin

Director of Sustainable Facilities

tiffani.irwin@adamah.org

Pearlstone

Tony Cohen

Program Associate

Tony Cohen has a strong and passionate background in Jewish Values as well as the environment, as he has exemplified for many summers at Jewish Summer Camps! He loves listening to music, playing chess, and going on walks with his friends.

tony.cohen@adamah.org

(248) 266-4150

Detroit, MI

Vlastik Valasek

Director of Guest Services

vlastik.valasek@adamah.org

860.816.8976

Isabella Freedman

Yoni Stadlin

Chief Program Officer

From 2008-2021, Yoni Stadlin served as founding director of Eden Village Camp, the Jewish environmental sleepaway camp. Yoni’s recognitions include the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize and Jewish Week’s “36 under 36”, and he holds an MA in Informal Jewish Education from JTS. He has traveled extensively as an environmental educator and activist. Yoni lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two children.

yoni.stadlin@adamah.org

Philadelphia, PA

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