(Courtesy of Amudim) Amudim Community Resources proudly announces the appointment of Andy Lauber as its new executive director. A seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in nonprofit management, Andy brings extensive expertise in trauma care, crisis intervention and community-based programming.
As a licensed social worker with a distinguished career in mental health, addiction recovery and crisis response, Lauber has dedicated his life to supporting individuals and families in times of need. His deep understanding of the challenges facing the Jewish community, combined with his passion for innovative and compassionate solutions, makes him an invaluable addition to Amudim’s leadership.
Lauber’s impact on the Jewish nonprofit sector is well established. During his tenure at Chai Lifeline, he founded and developed the i-Shine program, which now serves children experiencing illness or loss in over 13 communities across the country. He was also instrumental in launching TAL (Torah & Language) Academy, providing vital support for children with speech and language disorders.
Renowned for his ability to build meaningful partnerships, secure critical funding and lead with vision and heart, Lauber will play a pivotal role in expanding Amudim’s reach. His leadership will further strengthen the organization’s mission to provide essential services and support to those facing crisis, ensuring every individual is met with compassion, dignity and hope.
“Andy is the right person at the right time,” said Harav Elya Brudny, Shlit”a. “He brings the strength and heart needed for this mission and is tasked with the great responsibility of taking Amudim to the next level. We are excited to welcome him into the Amudim family.”
Zvi Gluck, founder and CEO of Amudim, echoed that sentiment by sharing, “Andy’s passion, integrity and vision make him the ideal partner to lead Amudim into its next chapter. His decades of experience and unwavering commitment to our community will allow us to reach more people, build stronger programs and create lasting change. We’ve already accomplished so much—but with Andy on board, I truly believe we’re just getting started.”
Amudim is a leading community organization dedicated to providing critical resources, crisis intervention and support services for individuals and families in need. With a strong focus on mental health, trauma response and abuse prevention, Amudim continues to be a pillar of strength and hope within the Jewish community.
For more information about Amudim and its services, please visit www.amudim.org.
