Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has announced alumna Jill Zeldin Miller, Class of 1997, as the moderator of the alumni panel at the school’s spring celebration, A Night of Mensches & Memories, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The event will honor the impact of HBHA education across generations.

Zeldin Miller brings nearly two decades of experience building, scaling and advising for nonprofits, startups and philanthropic ventures. Before founding JZM Impact Consulting, she held leadership roles at Jeremiah Program, LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact, Breakthrough Schools and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. 

“Zeldin Miller is recognized for translating bold vision into practical systems, aligning stakeholders around shared priorities, and creating clarity and momentum in moments of growth and complexity,” HBHA leadership said.

Zeldin Miller holds an M.B.A. with honors from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University; a B.S. in engineering and a B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania; and a Master of Education in educational leadership from The Broad Center. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and three children and is active in her community as board chair of Mind Share Partners, a board member at Herzl Camp and a program committee member for the Ann Bancroft Foundation.

“My years at HBHA continue to shape who I am,” Zeldin Miller said. “HBHA was a place where I felt deeply known and supported by teachers, friends and a community that encouraged curiosity, growth, taking initiative and tikkun olam. That foundation has influenced my leadership, my career path, my relationship to Jewish life and how I now show up as a parent and community member.”

The panel, moderated by Zeldin Miller, includes Dr. Robyn Jacobs (‘80), Dan Cohen (‘99), Rabbi Sarit Horwitz (‘04) and Jacob Katz (‘16). Panelists will share how their HBHA experiences shaped their paths and continue to influence leadership, careers, Jewish identity and family life. The evening will offer an opportunity for community members to celebrate HBHA’s legacy and support its future.

Those interested in attending can contact Cristina Cowan at to see if seats are still available.