Launched in 2016, the Youth Ambassador Council was created to connect Honeycomb directly with teens in the field, and learn together. Meeting virtually throughout the school year, the Youth Ambassador council empowers the teen voice by fostering relationships with representatives from the field of Jewish teen philanthropy. Meet the 7th cohort of the Youth Ambassador Council!

Youth Ambassador Council 2024 Cohort 7

Lucy Pai

Lucy Pai, a sophomore at St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Memphis, TN. has been an active participant in Memphis’ B’nai Tzedek teen philanthropy program since 8th grade. Through this initiative, she has collaborated with other passionate teens to discuss and award grants that support the city’s vibrant Jewish community, gaining valuable insights along the way. Lucy is a Student Ambassador at St. Mary’s, where she leads tours for prospective students. She is also a committed athlete and has been a proud member of her school’s Cross Country and Track teams since middle school. Excited to take on the role of a Honeycomb 2025 Youth Ambassador, Lucy can’t wait to contribute her unique perspectives, leadership skills, and enthusiasm!

LOGAN KLEIN

Logan Klein is currently a sophomore at High School North in Plainsboro, New Jersey. He is an active member of the Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF), a youth philanthropy organization which he has participated in since 8th grade. Due to his passion for youth philanthropy and wanting to get more involved in the program he had the opportunity to have an internship with Celeste Albert, the head of JCYF, for the past two summers and joined JCYF Youth Advisory board. He enjoys collaborating with his fellow peers in JCYF with allocations and in the Jewish Culture Club at his school.

AMANDA FRANKFURT

Amanda is a senior in high school at St. John’s School in Houston, Texas. She is one of the Madrichim peer advisors for the J Teen Philanthropy Initiative at the JCC Houston and has been a member of the program all four years of high school. Aside from her participation in Jewish Teen Philanthropy, Amanda enjoys singing, acting and dancing. Amanda hopes to pursue a future in psychology, sociology, and social justice.

NATE GREEN

Nate is from Manhattan, New York and is a sophomore at the Fieldston school. He first heard of honeycomb through a youth philanthropy program at his synagogue. Nate believes that Jewish youth philanthropy is a great way to deepen your connection with your Jewish identity and to help other people. When Nate is not doing youth philanthropy, you can usually find him on the basketball court.

MIA SCHLUSSEL

Mia Schlussel is a Junior at Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield, MI. She is involved in a number of leadership and volunteer activities, including the Jewish Fund Teen board, religious school instructor, and Jewish Senior Life’s 8 Over 80 program. She has two older siblings, a dog, and a cat. Her hobbies include playing tennis, cooking, hanging out with friends, and most of all, cheering on Detroit sports. Mia also loves spending her summers at Tamarack Camps. Mia is a proud Jew and Zionist, who loves learning Jewish history and traveling to Israel.

IZZY ROTOLO

Izzy is a tenth-grader at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY. Over the past two years she has participated in Jewish youth philanthropy and is currently the President of Teen Foundation, a program that raises money for local causes. On Sundays, Izzy volunteers as a Teachers Helper at her local religious school. A Jewish hero Izzy admires is Adam Sandler because of his comedic take on Jewish holiday songs.

SASHA BERNSTEIN

Sasha is a junior in high school. In her free time she likes to paint and play lacrosse. She also works as a lifeguard and swim instructor at her local JCC. Sasha has been involved with Jewish Youth Philanthropy for two years, and has an older brother.

ELLA PEARL

Ella Pearl is an eleventh-grader at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego. She enjoys being a part of student government, cheer, and mock trial. Along with serving as, Jewish Student Union Co-President at her school, Ella has participated in the Jewish Teen Foundation for the last three years and Peer Leaders Fellowship, an advocacy cohort through the Jewish Federation, for the last two years. This year, Ella is also part of the American Jewish Committee’s Leaders For Tomorrow program.

MATAN YUSSMAN

Matan Yussman is a high school sophomore from El Segundo, California. As a rabbi’s kid, he has always been immersed in the Jewish community and now spends a lot of time volunteering at his synagogue and the greater community. At school, Matan is in both the marching and jazz bands. In his free time, Matan enjoys playing, writing, and composing music and even sells some of his works online. Since Matan also loves the Dodgers, he was very excited to have the opportunity to play the organ at Dodger Stadium this past year. He also loves chess and video games.