Affiliated Staff

Genesis/BIMA

Bradley Solmsen
Director
solmsen@brandeis.edu
781-736-8418


 

Institute for Informal Jewish Education

Julie Shumofsky Chivo ‘99
Program Coordinator
chivo@brandeis.edu
781-736-2999

Staff



Photo of Carol HengerleCarol Hengerle
Senior Program Coordinator
hengerle@brandeis.edu
781-736-2990

Carol Hengerle is the Senior Program Coordinator for the Hornstein Program. In this role, she is involved with department events, logistics, student support and general administration. In addition, she has extensive involvement with applications and admissions for prospective Hornstein students. Carol received her bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Computer Science. After working as a computer programmer for several years, she moved into the area of customer service management and has over 25 years experience in that field. She has managed customer service and registration departments in municipal government offices as well as in the fields of mail order and conference production. In addition, she has been involved in a variety of volunteer endeavors including literacy tutoring as well as work with children’s organizations and food pantries. Carol has a grown son and daughter and lives in Natick with her husband, George.

 

Rise SingerPhoto of Rise Singer
Program Manager
rsinger@brandeis.edu
781-736-2991

As Program Manager for Hornstein, Rise’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the Program runs smoothly for students and faculty, so please feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns.

Prior to joining the Hornstein Program in 2004, Rise enjoyed an extensive career in university technology management, as well as stints in college admissions, international student exchange administration, English as a Second Language instruction and intercultural training. Rise holds an M.A. in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University in Massachusetts, and a B.A. in Russian Language and Intercultural Studies from Trinity College in Connecticut.

Rise and her son, Alex, look forward to his senior year in high school with all of the joys and challenges of the college application process!