We’re rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and rituals in a way that welcomes you, whether or not you identify as Jewish. We have a deep love for Rosh Chodesh, the start of each new Hebrew month, and use this to ground the rest of our work.
Each new moon invites us to tap into the spiritual energy of the month ahead. To facilitate this, we publish monthly Moon Manuals, a compilation of inspiring activities and meditations, to help you slow down and make space for reflection.
We celebrate Rosh Chodesh by coming together around each new moon, giving each of us space to connect, learn, and be heard. These monthly gatherings, which we call Well Circles, are a powerful path to wholeness.
To enhance women’s well-being through ancient Jewish practices.
We envision a world where all women are connected to their bodies, spiritual practices, and community.
At The Well works to inspire women to empower themselves, live whole lives, and lift each other up.
Dallas Brown is Chopra’s VP of Education, responsible for developing leading-edge digital consumer products, educational trainings, and creating virtual global community with Chopra’s network of 5,000 certified educators. With a background in marketing and strategic planning, Dallas’ passion is manifesting big ideas with powerful vision. As a mom of two, a meditation and yoga teacher, and certified life coach, Dallas is committed to a lifelong practice of embodied learning. She also sits on the board of the Center for Jewish Culture, at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in San Diego, CA.
Marisa Coppel was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Encinitas, California with her husband, daughter, and dog. She is a lawyer with almost a decade of experience working in private practice, for a federal judge, and in-house in the technology industry. After leading the legal team at Blockchain Association, a nonprofit trade association, Marisa is currently legal counsel for Phantom, a crypto wallet software company. Marisa is passionate about helping people, particularly women, integrate spirituality and emotional wellness into their daily lives. She leads women's groups, including a Well Circle, and is a writer, currently working on her first novel and publishing personal essays that focus on motherhood, mental health, and relationships.
Ellen Clarke is Security Counsel at Google, where she advises on global data privacy, cybersecurity, and law enforcement issues. With deep expertise in U.S. and European data disclosure law, she is a litigator and regulatory lawyer licensed in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Prior to her time at Google, Ellen served in government, including as a Trial Attorney in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ellen's dedication to education and mentorship is demonstrated through her role as an Adjunct Professor of Law at both George Mason University and the University of Georgia, where she teaches courses on cybercrime, intelligence law, and national security law. She is also a long-time mentor with the Georgetown Scholars Program, supporting first-generation and low-income college students.
She holds a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law, and an Advanced Diploma in Data Protection Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Ireland. In her personal time, Ellen's interests include photography, learning languages, and practicing yoga. She has a particular fondness for museum cafes.
Betzy Lynch brings over 27 years of visionary leadership within Jewish Community Centers, having served in five diverse communities across North America. As the CEO of the Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS for the past six years, Betzy has been instrumental in driving transformative change, cultivating dynamic programs, and fostering deep community connections. Previously, she led the Levite JCC in Birmingham, Alabama, as Executive Director, and served as Assistant Executive Director at the JCC in Memphis, Tennessee. Her leadership in the JCC Maccabi Games is equally distinguished, having directed the 2012 and 2017 Games, and most recently in 2022, she spearheaded the Lawrence Family JCC as the host for the global event.
In addition to her leadership roles, Betzy has been a steadfast advocate for Jewish communities. She has served on the Continental Board of Directors for JCCs of North America and is an active member of the Finest Community Coalition to combat antisemitism in San Diego. Her commitment to advancing Jewish culture extends to her advisory roles with the National Jewish Theater Foundation, At The Well and Global Jewry. Her civic engagement also includes past service on the Board of Planned Parenthood for Mahoning County.
Betzy’s career is marked by her ability to inspire cross-functional teams, mentor emerging leaders, and elevate community partnerships—both within and beyond the Jewish world. Passionate about Jewish life, education, and Israel, Betzy is recognized for her innovative approach to engaging diverse audiences and championing Jewish values. Additionally, Betzy has created both educational cohorts and accelerated pathways for women to grow their volunteer leadership on non profit boards.
An alumna of Goucher College, where she competed in tennis and basketball, Betzy holds a BA in Business Management and Communications. She also earned an MA in Physical Education, Coaching, and Exercise Science from Indiana State University, and a certificate in Jewish Experiential Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Betzy’s contributions to the nonprofit sector have not gone unnoticed. She has beennominated for the San Diego Business Journal’s Business Woman of the Year (Nonprofit Division), named one of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People, and was a finalist for CEO of the Year. Additionally, she was honored as a finalist for San Diego Magazine Woman of the Year and Nonprofit Executive of the Year.
Betzy resides in Carmel Valley with her husband, Spencer, and their two children, Renie and Cooper.
Alexandra Shabtai is a native to Los Angeles where she currently lives and works. She graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed a masters degree at USC Marshall School of Business in Social Entrepreneurship. In 2014, she founded a passion project, SPArt, as a response to a need for funding for Social Practice Art in Los Angeles. At the same time, she became engaged in her family's foundation. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Diane and Guilford Glazer Philanthropies which is dedicated to supporting Jewish life and Jewish people, among other focus areas.
Susan Salzman is a seasoned business strategist, community builder, and reinvention expert with a career grounded in creativity, resilience, and results.
For over two decades, Susan led a 7-figure global lifestyle brand, earning accolades from Oprah, landing a book deal with Random House, and having her designs featured on the big screen. After losing her father and a shift in personal purpose, she reinvented herself, creating The Five Stage Framework—a proven model for navigating change, whether launching, pivoting, or scaling. It’s more than a system—a compass for professional and intentional growth.
Her expertise and empathy led OneTable, a national Jewish nonprofit, to recruit her as the founding director of OneTable Together, an initiative for adults 50+. There, she built a platform from the ground up, helping thousands reconnect through ritual and community, proving that reinvention is most potent when rooted in connection.
Jo is the Founder of Blue Sky Coworking and Rentals in Albuquerque, NM. She never thought she'd be an entrepreneur, but after working as a marketing executive for over fifteen years, she took a detour and worked in the nonprofit space, supporting early-stage social enterprises at the Bay Area's Full Circle Fund. This then shifted her focus to leverage her extensive project management skills to bring to life spaces in the built world. At heart, Jo is a convener and community builder who also happens to be knowledgeable about architectural plans and permitting requirements. In addition to serving with At The Well, she is the Co-Chair of CREW NM's Outreach Committee. Jo and her husband are also members of two spiritual communities, Mishkan in Chicago and The Kitchen in San Francisco.
Sophia is an executive coach for social entrepreneurs, working with founders and funders in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from her home base in Israel's capital. Through her work, Sophia supports the transformation of visionaries into CEOs, ideators into teams, and ideas into strategy. Sophia is equally passionate about scaling spiritual abundance, which she does through Kundalini yoga; her High Holidays project, Evenings of Awe (which was inspired by Sarah herself!); frequent hosting all over the world; and supporting the team of At The Well!
Dr. Suzanne is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker and advocate for integrative women’s health. As a partner at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, she’s performed thousands of deliveries and continues to help women transition through important phases of their lives — from adolescence to post menopause. Her expertise covers all aspects of gynecology including sexual health, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and the science of self care. Dr. Suzanne’s diverse background combining her degrees in conventional medicine, Ayurveda, and holistic medicine are key factors to what make her the integrative women’s healthcare expert that she is.
Ellie is the Cofounder and CEO of MNDFL, as well as a certified personal development coach and writer. After serving as an executive in the film business for a number of years, she chose to pursue mindfulness in a more meaningful way. She received her Certificate in Coaching from NYU, and shortly thereafter, she cofounded MNDFL in 2014. All of her work has a common thread: the use of ancient teachings in a contemporary context to inspire compassion, confidence and consciousness.
In Somali, the word xukuma [hoo.koo.ma] means “life the way you want it to be.” After 25 years of working with leading institutions, inspiring leaders and exciting start-ups, in and out of the non-profit sector, Jenn founded Xukuma, LLC to pursue her “xukuma” and work with for-impact organizations to help them capture their own. Jenn believes in authentic and honest advising with humility and respect, from a position of on-the-ground experience. In this manner, she partners with leaders to increase their capacity to drive organizational effectiveness. Prior to founding Xukuma, Jenn held leadership roles in national and international organizations including Outward Bound, SeaChange Capital Partners, and Birthright Israel Foundation. A former producer for ABC News, Jenn lives in NYC with her husband and two sons.
Remmie Maden was born in Washington, D.C., and has lived in Los Angeles for 10 years. She is currently a Development Associate at SoLa Impact where she manages ground-up multifamily projects in South Los Angeles. Prior to joining SoLa Impact, Remmie was a Vice President at MUFG-Union Bank where she focused on sales strategy, strategic planning, and acquisitions for the Transaction Banking Americas Division. She started her career in New York City as an analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Sales & Trading Division. Remmie holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Operations & Information Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Remmie is committed to and engaged in Jewish philanthropy in Los Angeles. For the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, she currently serves on the Board of Directors, Finance & Administration Committee, Risk Management Subcommittee as Chair, and DEI Taskforce.
Tamar Remz is on the senior leadership team of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), taking a role in strategy, grant making, and partnerships. Tamar is also a Board member and co-chair of the International Council of Moishe House and a trustee of Educational Alliance in New York City.
Elizabeth Ross (Liz) is a social worker with over 20 years of clinical, program design and leadership experience in the social service and non-profit field. Liz is the founding director of The Karsh Family Social Service Center, a co-located integrated social service center serving the Koreatown community of Los Angeles. Created by Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the Karsh Center is based on the Jewish belief in “Tikkun Olam”, the imperative to “repair the world”. Liz facilitated the entire build out of this organization in its first two years. Liz left the role in December 2017 when she moved to San Francisco with her family, where her husband Avidan’s company is based.
Previously, Liz was the Associate Director for the Magnolia Community Initiative (MCI) in Los Angeles until September 2015. MCI is a strategy for population well-being and a collective impact approach based in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles. Liz oversaw a network of 75 cross sector partners working together to change outcomes for children and families over generations. Originally from New York City, Liz was the Clinical Coordinator for 6 years of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Child Advocacy Center. During her time at Mount Sinai, she also worked in the Department of Health Evidence and Policy on a large NIH funded grant addressing post-partum depression. Upon first moving to Los Angles, she continued this work at UCLA Medical Center with direct patient care in Maternal Mental Health and postpartum care/ NICU.
Liz taught as an Adjunct Professor in MSW programs at Fordham University and NYU and has supervised MSW students in their field practicum in New York and Los Angeles programs.
Since moving to San Francisco, Liz has enjoyed board and volunteer work with Temple Emanu-el, Jewish Family Children’s Services, The Center for Youth Wellness, Food Corps, Children of Shelters, Sonoma Family Meal, At The Well, The Kitchen SF and others.
In May 2019, Liz completed an MBA certificate program in Spiritual Entrepreneurship via Columbia University and Glean, a subsidiary of Clal.
Additionally, Liz and her husband are supporters of a variety of non- profit organizations, with a focus on arts education, food scarcity, maternal mental health and Jewish ritual. Liz is also co-chair for the Community Impact Committee and Town School where her two sons are in school. She and Avidan co-chaired the 2022-2023 Town School Annual Giving Campaign.
Liz’s most prized role is being a mom to her sons Ezra and Eytan! Her hobbies include weaving, ceramics and of course cooking!
And a special thank you to the many individuals who help make our work possible!
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