Congregation Shaare Emeth
Helena Cooper is an experienced professional in youth engagement and leadership development. Currently serving as the Director of Youth Engagement at Congregation Shaare Emeth, Helena develops and implements youth programming in collaboration with high school leadership. Past roles include Director of Unit 2 at Camp Shaare Emeth, where responsibilities involved planning activities and mentoring staff, and a Cultural Leadership Facilitator at LEAD STL, focusing on social change through immersive learning. Helena's background includes administrative support at Washington University in St. Louis and experience in equity and inclusion initiatives at The College School and the YMCA. Helena holds a Master of Arts in Education from Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, and Political Science from Saint Louis University.
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Congregation Shaare Emeth
Our Mission: Congregation Shaare Emeth is a compassionate, respectful, and inclusive community that makes Judaism relevant, meaningful, and joyful. Our Values: Recognize the congregation’s mission, commitments, and values. Treat every congregant, staff member, clergy, and guest with respect, dignity, and civility through all types of communication. Remain open to all viewpoints. Honor the identities, diversity, and abilities of all. Promote an emotionally and physically safe environment for everyone. Welcome all to participate in our traditions.