Elina Bank, Polaris Inc.
Class of 2010

Being a part of Hillel at Baruch essentially defined my wonderful
college experience. In addition to the fact that Baruch is a commuter
campus, being at such a large school makes it challenging to make
friends. After a classmate invited me to join him to an interesting
event at the Hillel, I was hooked. I made friends straightaway and
quickly moved into a leadership position, first as the Vice President,
and subsequently the President of Jewish Women's Group.
The connections I made through my involvement in Hillel have made an
unforgettable impact on my career. My first several internships were
all through the Hillel, first as a Student Liaison with Avodah: Arts
on the Move, and later as a Peer Network Engagement Intern at the
Hillel itself.

I am currently a Corporate Trainer at Polaris Inc, a marketing and
sales company, and am still involved with the Hillel at Baruch, as the
Student Coordinator for the Kol Hillel program. Hillel has helped
shaped my career and my connection to Judaism, and I am eternally
grateful for it.