Yunier Ramirez Cedeno came to the US from Cuba with his wife and son in May 2017, and dreamed of restarting his photography business. One month later, he met JFCS Navigate Business Advisor, Mona Dajani, in a World of Work class at Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Yunier believes that art is a necessity and that photography can be a powerful tool …
My Third Week as an Intern: Networking
What made my third week such a different experience is that it took me out of my comfort zone; this helped me grow as a young professional and as a person. While continuing to write to my heart’s content, as I had the chance to research and write a few blogs. I also began to learn more about professional networking …
Volunteer Spotlight: Sophie Snyder
JFCS’s Marjorie and Robert Kohn Pledge 13 program is an excellent way for young students studying for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah to give back to their community by volunteering. As they are studying to become Jewish adults, and what it means to be a Jewish adult, they are learning through real-world experience. A large part of being a Jewish adult …
The New Age of Caregiving
Carol has enjoyed an independent life while working as an office assistant for an established company. She had many friends, an active social life and enjoyed the company of her parents. Carol’s mother passed away about five years ago, and over time, she has had to take on more responsibility for caring for her elderly father who was diagnosed with …
3 Do’s and Don’ts for College Students Using Social Media
The internet, and social media, in particular, are great ways to share information about yourself: how you’re doing in school, what sort of parties you attend, and what sort of places you travel. However, remember the internet leaves a permanent trail. As you grow older, social media becomes less about interacting with friends and more about creating your personal brand …
Navigate Business Showcase 2018
Every year as JFCS holds its MOSAIC Awards, the Navigate Enterprise Center presents its Business Showcase. This is an opportunity to highlight 10 businesses that Navigate has worked with throughout the year. The businesses represent a variety of industries, ranging from artists, to services and handcrafted products. In the same spirit of the MOSAIC’s, Navigate aims to showcase business owners …
Meet our 2018 MOSAIC Award Honorees: Dr. Shiao Woo, M.D. M.B.B.S, F.A.C.R.
Dr. Shiao Woo was born in Malaysia and entered medical school there at the age of 17. He came to the United States to further his training and completed residencies in pediatric oncology at Georgetown University and radiation oncology at Stanford. Dr. Woo currently serves as professor and chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville …
Meet our 2018 MOSAIC Award Honorees: Anoosh Shariat
Anoosh Shariat was born in Iran, raised in Germany, educated in Texas, Shariat has been wowing diners at various stops in Louisville for almost 30 years. He began his culinary career at the young age of 14 while attending high school in West Germany. In 1988, he moved to Louisville as executive chef of Remington’s, where he made a name for …
Meet our 2018 MOSAIC Award Honorees: Seema Sheth
Seema Sheth was born in Louisville, KY to immigrant parents. Ms. Sheth’s mother is Sudanese, and her father is Indian. She graduated from Kentucky Country Day and earned a BA in Theater Arts before traveling the world. While in graduate school she discovered her passion for teaching financial literacy. After graduating with her MBA, she reconnected with her former teacher …
Meet our 2018 MOSAIC Award Honorees: Moshe Ohayon
Moshe Ohayon was born in Israel and moved to the United States when he was eight years old with his parents. He grew up in California and South Carolina. Mr. Ohayon’ parents (both teachers) instilled in him a love of education and the determination to succeed. He attended Columbia University, receiving a Bachelors of Science Degree in Applied Physics and …