About Our Uplifting Team and Community
Founder and Chief Uplifter
Hi. I’m Devora. I am a Jewish experiential educator and changemaker with the goal to increase joy and inclusion in the world. Most of my days are spent guiding Jewish individuals, families, and communities on their Jewish Lifecycle journeys. You can find me uplifting those around me by creating authentically welcoming and intentionally inclusive spaces. If you ever find yourself part of a flash-mob hora, I am likely the instigator.
Chief Operations and Director of Event Inclusion
With over thirty years of experience, I have planned meetings and conferences worldwide. For the past seven years, leading my own consulting firm, I’ve assisted a plethora of clients with research, project and time management and operations. Recognized as a master networker and shmoozer, if I don't have the skills to do something, you can bet I know someone who does. My inner circle affectionately refers to me as "Chief Nudge". When not connecting with people, I enjoy crafting, traveling, or binging the latest show.
We are bringing the Hora, the communal circular dance, to the world. This traditional Jewish dance is our philosophy...
Up In The Chair strives to create authentically welcoming spaces with a foundation of intentional inclusivity.
Through our various offerings, we are shifting the paradigm of what it means to be part of collaborative spaces where each person is uplifted for their unique contribution.
Our Mission and Core Values
- We believe that when one person is lifted, everyone is lifted.
- We believe that everyone has something about them to be celebrated.
- We believe in the idea that no one and no thing needs to be left out.
- We believe that the experience of being lifted #upinthechair knows no race, religion, gender, differing ability, economic bracket, etc.
We Are
a Community
of Uplifters
We uplift each and every person for their unique contribution to humanity
—No One and Nothing Left Out.
