We are delighted to announce the addition of four remarkable individuals to the Kabbalah Experience (KE) Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds, expertise, and shared passion for the spiritual growth of our community will help guide KE’s mission as we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
Meet Our New Board Members:
1. Brad Kopitz
Brad is a visionary entrepreneur, business leader, and former CEO of Artifact Uprising. He served as COO from 2013-2016, CEO from 2016 to 2023 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board, helping to support the continued growth and evolution of the company. Since its launch in 2012, Artifact Uprising grew from a bootstrapped four-person team to the largest premium photo goods provider in the US. He has also served as a strategic advisor to Pana Industries and Wedfully (both successfully acquired).
After a successful sale of Artifact Uprising, Brad utilized his newfound blessing of time and took a year to reflect on his next “career”. One that was focused on how to best help others and the world.
That journey and desire to serve led him to become an executive coach and guide, founding SHFT Executive Coaching. The company’s mission is to help high performers expand their capacity and hone their intuition so they can live bigger, fuller lives.
He believes that happier and more aligned leaders not only get better results, but also have a greater positive impact on those around them (something he calls the goodness force multiplier effect). Ultimately his wish is for every one of his clients to create their best work of art in the world, whatever that may be. Brad holds a degree in finance and marketing from the University of Denver. In his spare time, he can be found adventuring with his daughters and wife, riding trails on his mountain bike, skiing, and learning about the latest developments in neuroscience and therapy to treat mental health and wellness.
Brad has been a student at KE since 2023.
2. Evi Makovsky
Evi Bachrach Makovsky, JD, MSW, is a retired attorney and social worker. Having served five years as Assistant olorado Attorney General and six years as Denver’s Senior ity Attorney in employmen, Evi was also an adjunct professor at the Universirty of Denver Graduate School of Social WOrk and at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in healthcare and ethics.
Evi is a member and immediate past chair of the AIPAC Colorado Council, and serves on the board of several organizations including: Rose Community Foundation- Jewish Life COmmittee, Metropolitan State COllege of Denver FOundation, Children’s Hospital of Colorado Foundation, and Denver Health Foundation. Evi’s former board participation includes being a former trustee for Denver JEwish Day School, JEWISHcolorado, the omen’s Bean Project and a Trustee with the Colorado Symphony. Evi was also an original founder of “CHAI”, a community response to domestic abuse, that is now a part of Jewish Family Service in Denver.
Evi also serves on the Advisory Board of the Jewish Fertility Foundation- Denver.
Evi has been a KE student since 2022.
3.Gail McNulty Schoen
Gail McNulty Schoen brings a wealth of business, marketing, and sports lighting experience to her KE Board leadership. After a successful tenure at Musco Lighting for their legacy technology, Gail led growth initiatives for the Ephesus brand, introducing new LED technology to expanded markets and sales regions across the US. When NGU Sports Lighting evolved as a sales and marketing arm of Ephesus, Gail developed marketing and media strategies to launch their successful growth into additional markets. In addition, she established a path for successful partner relationships to assist the growth of global brands and ongoing satisfaction for sports lighting customers.
Gail has a strong background in theater, leading and building community theater programs in Pennsylvania.
Gail has been a student at KE since 2020.
4.Jane E Rosenbaum
Jane E Rosenbaum, a native of Denver, was married to Stanton Rosenbaum (z”l) and is mom to two children, Ari and Danielle.
Jane E brings extensive local and national Board experience to Kabbalah Experience: JFS Colorado, Allied Jewish Federation (now JEWISHcolorado), Allied Jewish Housing, Anti-Defamation League, Denver Campus for Jewish Education (now Denver Jewish Day School), Central Agency for Jewish Education of Colorado, Hebrew Educational Alliance, Autism Society of colorado, and National Young Women’s Leadership Cabinet.
She has chaired: Women’s Campaign for AJF, Jewish Resource Center of AJF (Planning and Allocations arm of Federation), Board of DJDS, Board of JFS, Reel Hope (JFS major fundraiser), Jewish Disability Network Advisory Committee (JFS)and has served on many committees as part of Board obligations. She served on the Disability Workgroup of the Jewish Federations of North America
Jane also received the following awards for her leadership and service:: Moses M. Katz Young Leadership Award (AJF), Golda Meir Award (AFJ), Etz Chaim Award (DJDS), Jack Shapiro Community Service Award (JFS), Face of Autism Award (Autism Society of Colorado).
Jane E has been a KE student since 2007.
Looking Ahead
The addition of these four new board members marks an exciting chapter for Kabbalah Experience. We are thrilled to be heading into our 20th year and celebrating the significant recognition and investment from UpStart for our growth. Together, we are committed to fostering a community of learning, reflection, and spiritual growth. With their guidance, we will continue to innovate and expand our programs, reaching new audiences and deepening the connections within our community.
Please join us in welcoming Jane E, Evi, Gail and Brad to the KE Board of Directors. We are thrilled to have their talents and passions driving our mission forward.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
With gratitude,
Melanie and David
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