Manager, Strategic Engagement and Leadership Development, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
Esther Oziel (she/her) is the Manager of Leadership Development and Strategic Engagement for UJA Genesis at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Her goal is to create meaningful leadership opportunities for community members at every age and stage. Esther’s passion for empowering others to reach their full potential began when she served as a Madricha (Leader) for Shabbatons in High School. She quickly realized that inspiring others through education and experiential programming was her “purpose,” and entered a Concurrent Education dual-degree program at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. While acquiring her Bachelor of Education, Esther taught at five different schools in Ontario in both the public and private school systems. Esther’s experience in the classroom only further solidified her desire to inspire others through education, while her volunteerism as a Birthright Israel Leader and co-President of Hillel on campus compelled her to work for the Jewish community in Toronto. Esther began her career in the Jewish community as a Summer Intern, and once she got a taste of what working for the community was like, she never wanted to leave. In her current role, Esther gets the opportunity to create meaningful volunteer and leadership experiences for community members, and inspire them to take ownership of their Jewish journey and their Jewish community.
