Chair of the Hillel Student Executive Board 
Lauren Patrusky
Hometown
Sarasota, Florida
Major
Psychology & Elementary Education
What do you love about Hillel?
Hillel is my “home away from home.” It has not only enabled me to have an easier transition to college
life when I was a freshman, but has allowed me to form great friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
I am very honored to be serving my second term on the Executive Board as Chair Woman to ensure that
students have the same positive opportunity that I have had and to promote my love and enthusiasm
for Judaism.
What do you like to do besides Hillel stuff?
Besides my active participation with Hillel, I am also a member of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor
Society, Phi Sigma Eta Honor Society, College of Education Student College Council, and Psi Chi Honor
Society. I also love to spend time with my friends and family, play tennis, read, and travel.
What has been your favorite Hillel event?
My favorite Hillel event is definitely the Jewish Wedding & Bar Mitzvah, there is always such a great
turnout and it’s a lot of fun!
Do you have a favorite Jewish food?
Falafel and hummus 
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