Michael Auerbach

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City Director, Los Angeles

Michael (he/him) is thrilled to bring Repair’s fellowship program to Los Angeles, as he greatly believes in the power of service to bring people together in common cause. Previously, Michael spent six years as the Executive Director of Kinful – a K-12 social-emotional learning/intercultural exchange program connecting students in the U.S. with peers in South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, and Ukraine. His passion for pursuing social justice through service-learning began in the Peace Corps as a Girls’ Education & Empowerment Volunteer in Mauritania and was later bolstered while serving as a United States – China Friendship Volunteer (what a title!) in Chongqing. Following the Peace Corps, Michael served as a Shriver Peaceworker Fellow in Baltimore with the Choice Program, whose mission is to disentangle young people from the juvenile justice system by strengthening youth and family ties to their communities. After his fellowship, he became the AmeriCorps Program Director, and later Director of Public Partnerships, for Blue Engine in NYC, whose mission is to maximize the potential inherent in every classroom, teacher, and student, so that every learner thrives no matter their race, income level, or learning style. During this time he also served as a Franklin Project Ambassador at the Aspen Institute (now Service Year Alliance) advocating for inclusive and equitable pathways to service in America. Michael holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of South Florida, and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, playing video games, and telling everyone he meets why Deep Space Nine is the best Star Trek series.

Celine Guindi

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Fellow, Los Angeles

Celine was born and raised in Guatemala, a country known for its high levels of poverty. Growing up, she felt a strong need to help others and make a positive impact. At 18, she moved to Israel to volunteer in a kibbutz and Magen David Adom, an organization focused on emergency medical services. It was an incredible experience that showed her the power of community and unity. Driven by Celine’s passion to explore her Jewish heritage, she joined Jacademy, a Jewish gap year program in Berlin, which allowed her to engage with global issues through a Jewish perspective, broadening her horizons and shaping her values. Inspired by her experiences, she decided to pursue her first degree at Reichman University in Israel where she studied Marketing and Political communications with a minor in Entrepreneurship. As part of her academic journey, Celine had the opportunity to study abroad at George Washington University. There, she engaged with diverse communities and expanded her knowledge in new and exciting ways. Now, she is thrilled to begin a new chapter with Repair the World. With her passion for social justice and commitment to tikkun olam, Celine is excited to contribute to meaningful initiatives and create lasting change.

Annie Herz

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Fellow, Los Angeles

Hailing from Chicago, Annie is excited to begin her west coast chapter with LA Repair. Here, she intends to meld her communication skills with her passion for supporting local communities through strategic outreach efforts. As a midwesterner to the core, Annie left Chicago’s north suburbs to study at DePaul University in the city, where she earned her BA in public relations and advertising, with minors in photography and event planning. She held various communications roles prior to joining Repair, managing multiple client workflows at once to effectively communicate with target audiences and meet key goals. Inspired by the possibilities and power of community, she looks forward to building authentic connections with LA residents to create lasting justice. Annie is equally committed to curiosity and learning from the world around her – she can be often found in museums, following along DIY TikToks, or wrapped up in a new book.

Loal Isaacs

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Regional Director, West

Loal (he/him) knows what it is like to need help. This knowledge has driven him to strive to preserve and elevate the dignity of all those in his community for over two decades. Through his work with thousands of youth, families and educators, Loal has consistently developed opportunities for learning, growth and kindness, striving to create a more just and compassionate future for us all.

As a lifelong member of the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish community, Loal has served in roles for multiple organizations including the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, the Helen Diller Family Foundation and URJ Camp Newman. He leveraged each opportunity in hopes of paving the way for future leader to make a greater impact.

Loal is the proud father of two remarkable young people who serve as a constant source of motivation and inspiration to his work.

Spencer Kaseff

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Senior Program Associate, Los Angeles