Our People
Calle Schueler
A Central New York native, Calle is passionate about building sustainable, thriving Jewish life in small-town communities. Recognized as one of the Jewish Federation of Central New York’s “4 Under 40,” Calle has dedicated their career to strengthening Jewish communities through education, engagement, and relationship-building. They hold an MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and are working towards a second Master’s in Nonprofit Management at Northeastern University.
Executive Director
Cantor Abbe Lyons
Cantor Abbe Lyons is an IC alum (‘87), and has been involved with IC Hillel since 2006, first as a board member, then as Interim Executive Director (2010 & 2016), and since 2017 as Jewish Chaplain. In addition to working Hillel at IC, she directs the ALEPH Cantorial Program, where she was ordained in 2010, and is on the faculty of the Davennen' Leadership Training Institute. Cantor Abbe is a poet, liturgist and singer/songwriter (here's her music on Spotify), and the author of Jewish Liturgy: A Guide for Everyone.
Jewish Chaplain, Business Manager
Springboard FellowJoAnn Kaplan
A proud southern Jew, JoAnn grew up a member of The Temple in Atlanta, GA. They spent their time at the University of Oregon pursuing a BA in Judaic Studies and serving as a student leader in their Hillel. They spent almost every Friday of their undergraduate career cooking for their friends and fellow students in the kosher kitchen with staff and other students, including their now fiancée. They are excited to bring their love of Jewish learning to a campus as unique as IC and are always excited to grab a coffee with students!
Campus Marketing and Development ManagerEleanor Gossen
Eleanor is a marketing, communications, and development professional with experience across the Jewish communal and nonprofit sectors. A graphic designer by training, Eleanor has built her career at the intersection of creativity and strategy, with experience in branding, digital marketing, social media, storytelling, fundraising, and community engagement. She is passionate about using communications to bring people together, strengthen organizations, and help communities tell their stories in meaningful ways.