Sophia Fayne is the Volunteer Coordinator at JFCS and started in her role in May of 2026. Sophia is originally from Los Angeles, California, and moved to Louisville in 2022 to attend the University of Louisville, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. During her time in school, she had the opportunity to work with a wide range of nonprofits throughout Louisville, providing client-centered care and gaining valuable experience serving diverse populations.
Growing up, Sophia was rooted in a strong sense of community, where helping others and volunteering were central to her Jewish values. She is excited to bring that passion into her role by creating meaningful volunteer opportunities not only for the Jewish community but for the Louisville community at large. One of the things Sophia values most about JFCS is its broad client base and its commitment to supporting every aspect of the community through a holistic approach to care.
In her free time, Sophia enjoys traveling, reading, spending time outdoors hiking, and trying all of the amazing local restaurants Louisville has to offer. If you are interested in volunteering at JFCS, please email Sophia at sfayne@jfcslouisville,org as she would love to get to know you and find a way for you to be involved in our organization.
Tina Agonva is the JFCS Marketing and Events Manager and has been with us since November 2025. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo before relocating to Louisville as a child. Tina comes from another Louisville nonprofit, Kentucky Youth Advocates, an organization she credits with significantly contributing to her growth, education, and development as a community advocate. Her background encompasses project management, program development, community outreach, advocacy, and coalition building. She also brings a strong academic foundation in childhood development, trauma-informed care, and is dedicated to promoting safe, nurturing environments for youth and families and is driven by a lifelong commitment to uplifting her community.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, writing, and photography. Tina speaks Swahili and is a devoted University of Louisville Cardinal fan. She values the time she spends with her two children and her husband, Brandon.
Kelsey Eilers is the Grants Manager at JFCS and started in their role in January of 2025. Kelsey grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to the Louisville area in 2021. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, History, and French from Muskingum University. Kelsey has worked in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy for nine years and most recently served as the Grants Manager for Bernheim Forest in Clermont, Kentucky.
Kelsey is excited to be at JFCS to continue to gain grant experience and contribute to its work to make a meaningful difference in our community. In their free time, Kelsey enjoys singing with local choral groups, reading, cooking, roller-skating, and exploring the outdoors.
Jim Mahanes is an award-winning reporter, editor and photographer having worked in newspapers in both Kentucky and Tennessee. In his 20+ years post-journalism, Jim has worked for non-profits in the Metro Louisville area in marketing/communications, community engagement and fund development. Serving as previous Marketing Director for JFCS, today Jim provides strategic and hands-on marketing, communications, and public relations support following a transition from his full-time role.
Jim is a Louisville native and a graduate of Murray State University.