Vice President of Publications
Naomi Soman
11th Grade — Buffalo

I'm Naomi Soman from Buffalo, New York, and I'm this year's Regional VPP. I'm a Junior this year and have been involved in NCSY since 5th grade. I love NCSY, and especially our Har SInai Region because of all the amazing friends I've met there, singing and dancing together, Kumzits, and playing games. In my spare time I play cello, do gymnastics, play board games, and hanging out with my friends.I'm so excited to make this year the best year ever!

Vice President of Education
Jake Rosenbaum
12th Grade — Rochester

Hi, Upstate NCSY! My name is Jake Rosenbaum and I will be your Regional Vice President of Education this year. I am from Rochester, and I have been involved in NCSY since the eighth grade. I look forward to making the educational/religious part of NCSY more enjoyable (bearable) than ever before! While I am not busy providing impromptu shade to countless short people, I enjoy biking, playing the piano, and (of course), being involved in NCSY! I cannott wait to get to know the region better, and I am convinced it is going to be another amazing year of Upstate NCSY!

Vice President of Juniors
Allie Kugler
11th Grade — Albany

Hey guys! I'm Allie Kugler, and I'm your vice president of juniors for this year. I just joined NCSY last year, and I've loved every second of it. Besides NCSY i love singing, acting, dancing, running, hanging out with friends and tae kwon do. I love our Har Sinai region, and I'm excited to get the juniors more invlolved in it. Get pumped, it's going to be an awesome year!

Treasurer
Ben Balderman
11th Grade — Buffalo

Howdy Y'all! My name is Ben Balderman and I'm honored to be your Har Sinai NCSY Treasurer. I enjoy running, eating cookies, and you ;) But seriously, I love NCSY as much as I love candy...and I'm a man who enjoys his candy. I already have some pretty sweet ideas for our hoodies and such this year, so keep a look out for that. I'm sure that this year will be even better than last year...or not. But let's be optimistic y'all. I really am devoted to the cause of making this the best year possible. But if you don't like hummus then get out of my sight. Just Kidding. Don't cry, I love you all. "You are all my children", as Matisyahu said in one of his many songs.

Historian
Ben Baruch
12th Grade — Rochester

Hey There! My name is Ben Baruch and I am the Historian on regional board of Upstate NCSY. I am a senior at Brighton High School this year and in my free time I enjoy playing sports, hangin out with friends, and playing board games with my family. I can't wait for this year of NCSY and I cant wait to see everyone at the conventions!! This year is going to be UNBELIEVABLE!!