Amy Holtz

Before joining the Kaplen JCC, Amy served as Chief Development Officer at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, where she also held the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Originally from Brooklyn and raised in Spring Valley, NY, Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Ithaca College and a master’s in Healthcare Management from The New School for Social Research.

She began her career in hospital and insurance administration before transitioning to Jewish communal work, a field where she has made a lasting impact. Amy has held several leadership roles, including JCC Camp Director and Interim Executive Director, and has stepped in as an Interim Synagogue Administrator on multiple occasions. A dedicated lay leader as well, she has served in various volunteer positions across JCCs and synagogues, including Vice President of Fundraising and Synagogue President.

Amy and her husband, Mark, are the proud parents of three daughters and doting grandparents to a young granddaughter.